Building Plumbing

Why Is A Pressure Regulator Needed?
You may see a strange looking pipe setup with a thing that looks sort of like a bell around your building. That contraption is called a PRV or Pressure Regulator Valve.It may also be called a pressure reduction valve, water reducing valve or pressure reducing valve.The water pressure coming from the street into a building […]

Is a Backflow Preventer Really Needed?
A backflow preventer of (BFP) is an important device for the water system of your building. It prevents the domestic water entering your building from flowing back into the municipal system and contaminating the municipal system. It causes the fresh water to flow in one direction into the building. The main job of this device […]

Old Plumbing is a Hazard
Old piping corrodes the drain lines and causes sewage backups and a lot of problems. Piping problems in older high-rise buildings are known to cause flooding from the subject unit throughout many floors down.The dirty water contaminates everything from drywall to carpets, furniture, and personal possessions. In older buildings, the water causes additional damage to […]