- Fire Protection
With the bombing of the world trade center something came to mind that was discussed during my apprenticeship days when the WTC was being built. The topic on the minds of plumbers/steamfitter at that time was how to protect life and property with adequate fire protection as we knew no fire fighting equipment could shoot water up that high..... Click here for full article
(Friday, 7 December 2001) - Sylvan Tieger
- Stormwater Pipe Sizes?
Q) I am in dire need of a plumber who understands storm water drains. I have had news gutters and drains installed (at great expense..for me) but there has not been enough provision made for the amount of water going down. Recent storms last week and on the weekend were disastrous. I need..... Click here for full article
(Tuesday, 27 November 2001) - Sylvan Tieger
- Is Your Plumber Qualified & Licensed?
As more and more Americans are leaving congested big cities and moving out to the suburbs there is a rapid growth in new housing starts and commercial building start ups and thus more demand for quality plumbing and heating..... Click here for full article
(Friday, 7 September 2001) - Sylvan Tieger
- What Is Considered Too Hot?
There is a lot of talk about who accepts responsibility when water is too hot. Now, I am curious, what is considered too hot? Many codes do give a minimum temperature of water, either leaving the source or at the point of use..... Click here for full article
(Tuesday, 14 August 2001) - Sylvan Tieger
- Water Saving Toilets
There is a lot of talk lately about further reducing the gallon per flush for water closet (toilet) use from 1.6 GPF to 1 GPF. The problem here is not all toilets are manufactured equally and not all are fully tested before sent out into the real world..... Click here for full article
(Friday, 22 June 2001) - Sylvan Tieger
- Drain Cleaning
Well, now that my drain cleaning season is in full swing, thanks to the rains, leaves and mud I finally got to use my Rigid 2,200 gas fired water jetter..... Click here for full article
(Tuesday, 5 June 2001) - Sylvan Tieger
- Roof Drains
I have just completed 67 drains on a large building with lots of set backs. What I am curious about is who trains the new design engineers and architects in roof drainage? After my 3rd day on this job I asked for a meeting with not only the designing engineer but the building owner and the architect..... Click here for full article
(Monday, 21 May 2001) - Sylvan Tieger
- Home Centers and DIYers
I happened to be in a home center this morning looking for some light bulbs when I came upon the plumbing department. A home owner looking for some advice was asking the store person about pumps for his heating system..... Click here for full article
(Monday, 15 January 2001) - Sylvan Tieger
- Labour Shortage?
There may not be a labour shortage but there certainly is a skilled labour shortage. Short training courses which can only teach the very basics are being used to fill the shortfall in skilled labour. A 12 week course can not convey the knowledge gained in a 5 year apprenticeship..... Click here for full article
(Thursday, 30 November 2000) - Sylvan Tieger
- Sewer Pipe Locators
The camera view of a sewer pipe is valuable for showing the overall condition of the pipe, the nature of obstructions etc. However for many applications this information is useless without also knowing the specific location of the problem being viewed..... Click here for full article
(Wednesday, 8 November 2000) - Sylvan Tieger
- Hot Water Dangers
Many senior citizens, children and infants are scalded each year from tap water. These burns can be very serious. Taking a few simple precautions, may save yourself and your children from a lot of pain..... Click here for full article
(Thursday, 28 September 2000) - Sylvan Tieger
- Replacing A Wax Seal On A Toilet
My toilet is leaking around the base of the toilet bowl. Please tell me, step by step, how to replace the wax seal if this is indeed the problem. Before you decide to replace the wax gasket, first try the following..... Click here for full article
(Monday, 31 July 2000) - Sylvan Tieger
- Two Pumps are Better than One
It appears some blokes are penny wise and dollar foolish. Do you walk away from the job when you are asked by the builder/building owner to install one sewerage ejector rather than a duplex pump..... Click here for full article
(Tuesday, 25 July 2000) - Sylvan Tieger & Linda Buck
- Dangers Of NON Licensed Heating Guys
Well, folks more and more "heating guys" are out there doing whatever damage they can to unsuspecting clients. These heating guys were not happy enough causing all kinds of under slab leaks and damage. Now some are even looking to blow away the entire home also..... Click here for full article
(Friday, 23 June 2000) - Sylvan Tieger
- Locating Shower Leaks
I just realized that somewhere around the shower is leaking. How can I determine if it is the shower pan, the supply line or if its caused by the worn out shower door seal?..... Click here for full article
(Tuesday, 13 June 2000) - Sylvan Tieger
- Heat, The Test Of Time
Far be it for me to say "I told you so" but here we go with another plastic piping failure. Now I am wondering who decided plastic should even be considered for heating? I was under the impression that ANYTHING that is a good conductor of electricity is also a GREAT conductor of heat..... Click here for full article
(Monday, 29 May 2000) - Sylvan Tieger
- How Shocking!?
Recently we went to a job to replace a defective water meter. Although this is normally a simple job it almost cost my employee his life..... Click here for full article
(Wednesday, 26 April 2000) - Sylvan Tieger
- World's Water Shortage
Thus for or example we have designed a duel handle water closet (toilet) one handle for liquid waste and the other handle that allow more water through for the flushing mechanism to allow for the removal of solids..... Click here for full article
(Monday, 3 April 2000) - Sylvan Tieger
- Two Year Old Drain Failing
Seems the only drain leaking was one that had been replaced within the last 2 years and the rest of the drains were still doing their job after all these years of being subjected to snow, rain, sun and acid rains and other pollutants..... Click here for full article
(Monday, 13 March 2000) - Sylvan Tieger
- The Year In Review
As this year comes to a close I can give my year end review of the products I have tested since my very 1st article on this magnificent web site..... Click here for full article
(Thursday, 16 December 1999) - Sylvan Tieger
- Drain Cleaning In America
A lot of home centers and department stores are now in the "plumbing" business. The problem as I see it is quality control and the personal touch is going to be lost..... Click here for full article
(Monday, 27 September 1999) - Sylvan Tieger
- The Royal Flush
I happen to have a Certificate/Diploma hanging in my office from the Sloan company stating I went through their class on this very product..... Click here for full article
(Monday, 13 September 1999) - Sylvan Tieger
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