Which tools and equipment do they require?
Plumbing Tools
Bending/Forming
Brushes
Drain Cleaning
Other Accessories
Pipe/Tube Cutting
Repair/Joining
Threading
Wrenches
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Adapters, Thread
Air Boosters
Air Bypass Subs
Air Compressors
Air Hammers
Air Hose & Fittings
Air Hose Safety Cable - Whip Socks
Air Hose Safety Cables
Air-Lube ES
Air Perforators
Alignment Clamps, Casing
Aluminum Clipboards
Anti-Freeze/Line Flush
AP Plus ES
Atlas Copco Products
Atlas Copco Top Hammer Products
Automatic Oilers - Electric
Automatic Oilers - Pneumatic
Auxiliary Tools - Top Hammer
Back Hammers
Back Reamer and Lift Tubes
Bags, Sample
Bails, Lifting
Baker Style Floats
Bench and Production Drilling
Beveling Machines, Pipe
Bio-Cut Plus
Bit Lubricants
Bit Sharpeners
Bit Sharpening, Grinding Stones
Bits, Claw
Bits, Drag
Bist, PDC
Bits, Reverse Circulation
Bits, Tricone
Bits, Hammer
Bits, Hole Openers
Blasthole Drills
Blow Tubes
Boosters
Borehole Cameras
Breakers - Hand
Breakout Tongs, Hydraulic
Bridles, Lifting
Brushes, Pipe Dope
Buffers
Bulrock Overburden Systems
Bulroc Products
Button Sharpeners
Bypass Subs
Cables, Safety, Air Hose - Whip Sock
Cables, Safety, Air Hose
Cameras
Carbide Bit Sharpeners
Carbide Tricone Bits
Casing
Casing Advancement, Under Reamers
Casing Alignment Clamps
Casing Cameras
Casing Cutters
Casing Drive Shoes
Casing Drivers
Casing Elevators
Casing Elevators - PVC
Casing Extractors
Casing Jacks
Casing Lifting Bridles
Casing Pullers, Hydraulic
Casing Perforators
Casing Pullers, PVC
Casing Spinners
Casing Torch Guides
Center Recovery Drill Bits
Center Recovery Drill Pipe
Center Recovery Hammers
Centro Drilling System, Stratex (Overburden)
Chain Wrenches
Chisels, Rock
Clamps, Casing Alignment
Clamps, Well Pipe
Claw Bits
Clipboards, Aluminum
Cluster Drills
Collars, Drill
Compressed Air Boosters
Compressors
Compressor Oil
Construction Equipment, Hydraulic, Handheld
Coolant
COPROD
Core Drills, Hydraulic, Handheld
Core Tools
Cut-off Saws, Hydraulic, Handheld
Cutting Machines, Pipe
Cuttings Diverters
Cyclones
DD 2000
DD 605L
DD 955
DD Bit-Cool
DD Foam 1560
DD Xpand
Decking, Portable
Depth Sounders
D.H.F. (Diesel Hammer Fuel)
Diamond Rod Grease
Directional Drilling
Diverter Boxes
Diverter Boxes - Under Table
Dope Brushes
Dope, Pipe
Down the Hole Drilling (Secoroc)
Down Hole Cameras
Drag Bits
Drain Pumps, Hydraulic
Drifting and Tunneling Products
Drill Bit Sharpeners
Drill Bits, Reverse Circulation
Drill Bits
Drills, Cluster
Drill Collars
Drills - Hand
Drill Hole Plugs
Drill Pipe
Drill Pipe Chain Tongs
Drill Pipe Extractor Hammers
Drill Pipe Lifting Plugs and Bails
Drill Pipe Spinners
Drill Pipe Stabilizers
Drill Pipe Thread Protectors
Drill Pipe, Reverse Circulation
Drills, Power Pole
Drilling, Directional
Drilling Gloves
Drilling Oil
Drilling Systems
Drive Shoes
Drivesr, Casing
Drop-off Ring Drilling System (Overburden)
DTH Casing Cutters
DTH Hammers/Drills
DTH Shock Absorbers
Dual Wall Pipe
Dura Deck
Dust Collectors
Dust Control Agent ES
Eccentric Drilling System (Overburden)
Electric Oilers
Elevators, Casing
Elevators, PVC Casing
Elevators, Sockerod
Engine Oil
Environmental Liquid Holding Tanks
Environmental Products
Environmentally Safe Dust Control Agent
Environmentally Safe Gear Oil
Environmentally Safe Hammer Oil
Environmentally Safe Hydraulic Fluid
Environmentally Safe Line Shaft Turbine Fluid
Environmentally Safe Lubricant
Environmentally Safe Rust Inhibitor
Environmentally Safe Rust Prevention
Environmentally Safe Wire Rope Lubricant
ES Rod Grease
Estwing Products
Exhaust Tubes
Exploration Products
Extractor Hammers
Extractors, Casing
EZ Lube - (high tech) Hammer Lube
Field Logs
Fittings & Hoses
Fishing Magnets
Flagging Hi-Vis
Flange Wrenches
Float Subs
Float Valves
Foamer ES
Form-A-Core
Forms Holders
Foot Valves
G-ROD Grease #800
Gas Powered Drills / Breakers
Gear Oil ES
Generators
Gloves
Gravel Packers
Grease, Rod
Greenland Products (GreenPlus)
Grinding Equipment
Grinding Equipment (Secoroc)
Grinding Stones
Guides, Torch, Casing
Hammer Drill Bits
Hammer Lube - EZ Lube (high tech)
Hammer Oilers - Electric
Hammer Oilesr - Pneumatic
Hammers, Extractor
Hammers, Reverse Circulation
Hammers
Hammers, Hand
Hand Drills / Breakers / Hammers
Handheld Bit Sharpeners
Handheld Construction Equipment, Hydraulic
High-Pressure Hose Restraints - Whip Socks
Hi-Tech 100-50
Hole Openers
Hole Plugs
Hoses & Fittings
Hurricane Boosters
Hydraulic Breakout Tongs
Hydraulic Casing Pullers
Hydraulic Construction Equipment, Handheld
Hydraulic Core Drills, Handheld
Hydraulic Cut-off Saws, Handheld
Hydraulic Drain Pumps
Hydraulic Fluid ES
Hydraulic Post Equipment
Hydraulic Power Packs
Hydrocyclone Subs
Hydro Jaw Breakout Tongs
Inline Oilers - Electric
Inline Oilesr - Pneumatic
Integral Equipment
Internal Casing Cutters
Jacks, Casing
Jack Hammers
Jet Subs
Kopr-Kote Thread Grease
Kwik-Klamps
Kwik-ZIP Pipe Centralization System
Large Diameter Drills
L.C.M. Pill (Lost Circulation Material)
Level TROLL Products
Lift Tubes
Lifting Bridles
Lifting Plugs and Bails
Line Flush/Anti-Freeze ES
Line Shaft Turbine Fluid ES
Liquid Containment Tanks, Portable
Logs, Field
Lubricants - Bit
Lubricants - DTH
Lubricants - Hammer, EZ Lube (high tech)
Lubricants, Rock Drill Oil
Lubricants, Thread Grease
Magnetic Fishing Tools
MAPAC (powdered organic polymer)
Markers
Matex Environmental Products
Mill Tooth Tricone Bits
Mining Products
MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets)
Mud Seals
Mud Subs
Mud Valves
Non-toxic Lubricants
Notebooks
Oil, Compressor
Oil, Engine
Oil, Rock Drill
Oil Rig Gloves
Oil Sorbent Pads
Oilers, Automatic - Electric
Oilers, Automatic - Pneumatic
Overburden Systems
Packers, Gravel
PDC Bits
Percussion Drills
Percussion Hammer Bits
Perforators
Petol Wrenches
Pipe, Drill
Picks, Rock
Pipe Beveling and Cutting Machines
Pipe Centralization System
Pipe Dope
Pipe Dope Brushes
Pipe Spinners
Pipe Wipers
Pipe Wrenches
Pipe Wrench Parts
Plugs, Drill Hole
Plugs, Lifting
Pneumatic Drills / Breakers / Hammers
Pneumatic Oilers
Polymers
Portable Air
Portable Decking
Portable Power, Solar
Portable Water Tanks
Post Equipment, Hydraulic
Power Pole Drills
Probes, Well
Pullers, Casing, Hydraulic
Pullers, PVC Casing
Pump Columns
Pumps, Drain, Hydraulic
PVC Casing
PVC Casing Elevators
PVC Casing Pullers
R & O Lube ES
Raise Boring
RDO 302 ES (MW)
Reamers
Refinery Wrenches
Rental Items
Retract Hammers
Reverse Circulation Back Reamers
Reverse Circulation Drill Bits
Reverse Circulation Drill Pipe
Reverse Circulation Hammers
Reverse Circulation Lift Tubes
Ridgid Pipe Wrenches
"Rite In The Rain" Products
Rock Bits
Rock Chisels
Rock Drill Oil
Rock Drills
Rock Picks
Rod Grease
Rod Grease - Non-metal
Rod Wipers
Rod, Drill
Rotary Bits
RP 2000 ES
Safety Cables, Air Hose - Whip Sock
Safety Cables, Air Hose
Safety Gloves
Sample Bags
Sample Bag Supplies
Santori Tubes
Saws, Cut-off, Hydraulic, Handheld
Seismic 2 in 1
Seals, Diverter Box
Seals, Mud
Seal-O-Grip
Shale Traps
Shank Adapters
Sharpeners
Shock Absorbers
Shoes, Casing Drive
Sieves
Side Inlet Swivels
Slings, Lifting
Slips, Casing
Slo-Freeze ES
Sol-Lube ES
Solar, Portable Power
Spinners, Casing
Spinners, Drill Pipe
Splitters, Wet
Stabilizers, Drill Pipe
Stabilizer Fluids
Steel Casing
Steel, Drill
Step Bits
Stones, Grinding
Stratex Accessories
Stratex Products
Stratex Centro System
Stratex Drop-off Ring System
Stratex Eccentric System
Stripper Rubbers
Subs
Subs, Air Bypass
Subs, Hydrocyclone
Subs, Shock
Suckerod Elevators and Transfers
Surfactant (Foamer)
Swivels
Symmetrix Under Reamer Systems
Systems, Drilling
Tapered Drill Steel Equipment
Tanks, Water, Portable
Thread Adapters
Thread Grease
Thread Protectors
Tong, Chain
Tongs, Breakout, Hydraulic
TopHammer Equipment - Atlas Copco
Torch Guides
Torqueless
Transfers, Suckerod
Traps, Shale
Tricone Bits
Tubes, Exhaust
Turbine Fluid, Line Shaft ES
Ultra Vis
Under Reamer Systems
Underwater Cameras
Utility Power Pole Drills
Valves, Float
Vibra-Stop
Viscosifiers
Water Tanks, Portable
Welding Clamps
Well Cameras
Well Casing
Well Packers
Well Pipe Clamps
Well Probes
Well Supplies
Wet Splitters
Whip Checks - Whip Sock
Whip Checks
Wire Rope Lube ES
Wipers, Rubber
Work Gloves
Wrenches, Chain
Wrenches, Flange
Wrenches, Pipe
Wrenches, Refinery
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Pipe Wrench
60" heavy duty straight wrench
48" heavy duty straight wrench
36" heavy duty straight wrench
Pipe Wrench Parts
Measuring and Marking Tools
Drills
Fasteners
Fasteners:Here are some of the more common fasteners you can use:
Anchors (911)
Bolts (27,704)
Hardware (5,168)
Nails (154)
Nuts (4,540)
Pins (4,213)
Retaining Rings and Clips (554)
Riveting & Self-Clinching Products (2,247)
Rod (8,817)
Screws (21,702)
Security Fasteners (544)
Set Screws (3,566)
Sockets (11,164)
Strut, Clamps, and Hangers (970)
Thread Repair (657)
Washers (3,449)
Nails
They're the easiest way to put two pieces of wood together.
Screws
With more holding power than nails, and greater ease in removing, screws are an excellent way to fasten.
Bolts
These fasteners use nuts and washers as an anchor, helping form a stronger bond.
Clamps
When you need to hold things together for a short time, a clamp is just the thing.
Glues
Adhesives can attach two materials chemically, either bonding on their own or as an aide to another kind of fastener.
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Drills: Put a hole in any kind of material with the right drill. | |
Saws: Quickly cut lumber, plywood, and drywall into the right shape and size with one of these tools.
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Which kind of drill should you use?
Power Drill
Whether corded or battery-powered, these drills will give you added speed and power.
Hand Drill
Tape Measure
Length, width, and height are at your fingertips with this helpful strip of inches and centimeters.
Square
For straight edges and right angles, a square is a helpful device.
Level
The tiny bubbles in a level will help you to keep objects truly horizontal and vertical.
Chalk Line
A pluck of the string will give you a puff of chalk and an instant straight line.
Stud Finder
Though studs are hidden behind the wall, this device can track them down for you.
Materials:
How much material do you need?
Do you need a material that's malleable or sturdy?
Can it be a natural substance?
Plumbing Supplies
Drain Problems
Bathroom Problems
Heating Problems
Water Heaters
Plumbing and Heating Parts
Plumbing follows the basic laws of nature -- gravity, pressure, water seeking its own level.
The plumbing system in your home is composed of two separate subsystems. One subsystem brings freshwater in, and the other takes wastewater out. The water that comes into your home is under pressure. It enters your home under enough pressure to allow it to travel upstairs, around corners, or wherever else it's needed. As water comes into your home, it passes through a meter that registers the amount you use. The main water shutoff, or stop, valve is typically located close to the meter. In a plumbing emergency, it's vital that you quickly close the main shutoff valve. Otherwise, when a pipe bursts, it can flood your house in no time. If the emergency is confined to a sink, tub, or toilet, however, you may not want to turn off your entire water supply. Therefore, most fixtures should have individual stop valves.
Water from the main supply is immediately ready for your cold water needs. The hot water supply, however, requires another step. One pipe carries water from the cold water system to your water heater. From the heater, a hot water line carries the heated water to all the fixtures, out-lets, and appliances that require hot water. A thermostat on the heater maintains the temperature you select by turning the device's heating elements on and off as required. The normal temperature setting for a home water heater is between 140 degrees F and 160 degrees F, but 120 degrees F is usually adequate and is also more economical. Some automatic dishwashers require higher temperature water, though many of these have a water heater within them that boosts the temperature another 20 degrees F.
Pipe Threader
Spanner
Adjustable spanner
An adjustable spanner or adjustable wrench is a spanner (wrench) with a "jaw" of adjustable width, allowing it to be used with different sizes of fastener head (nut, bolt, etc) rather than just one faster, as with a conventional fixed spanner. An adjustable spanner may also be called a shifting spanner, shifter, fit-all, crescent wrench or adjustable-angle head wrench.
Cast Iron Pipe Fittings
Galvanized Pipe Fittings
Brass Pipe Fittings
PVC Pipe Fittings
HDPE Pipe Fittings
ABS Pipe Fittings
Copper Pipe Fittings
Cast Iron Pipe Fittings
Galvanized Pipe Fittings
Brass Pipe Fittings
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Faucets
* Bathroom Faucets
* Kitchen Faucets
* Bathroom Sinks
* Kitchen Sinks
* Bathroom Sink Faucets
* Vintage Baths
* Shower Faucets
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* Flush toilet
* Squat toilet
* Urinal
o Wall-hung urinal
o Floor-length urinal
o Gutter type urinal
o Female urinal
Toilet
Flush toilet
Squat toilets
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It's easy to take a toilet for granted--at least until something goes wrong with it. But when a toilet threatens to overflow, runs incessantly, or leaks onto the floor, we gain a full appreciation of what it means to have it working properly.
This site, Toilet-Repairs.com, is a one-stop resource for free, expert advice about toilet repair and care. We'll help you handle your own repairs or point you to qualified local pros when the job is beyond your reach.
Many toilet repairs can be surprisingly quick and easy for do-it-yourselfers--and doing your own repairs often makes sense, for a couple of reasons: 1) You can save the $80 or more per hour that a plumber would cost, and 2) you can take care of the problem immediately, without waiting for a plumber to arrive. To handle many basic toilet repairs, you just need a few tools, such as a toilet plunger, pliers, screwdriver, and wrench.
Before you begin, it's important to become familiar with the basic workings of a toilet.
How a Toilet Works & Toilet Plumbing Diagrams
The simple but ingenious mechanics of the toilet have changed very little since the earliest "water closet" was invented in the 19th century.
toilet plumbing diagramThe toilet, though not one of the more glamorous of home fixtures, is designed to do a very specific job--to carry away waste and prevent sewer gases from entering the house. And unless something goes wrong with a toilet, it handles its job adroitly.
As shown in the illustrations at right and below, a toilet has two main parts, both made from vitreous china: a tank and a bowl. Some toilets are cast as a single piece while others are made in two separate parts that are joined together.
The tank, which houses all of the working parts, is where various types of toilets differ the most. Several different kinds of mechanisms may be used to accomplish a toilet's basic operation. Following is a description of how the most common mechanism works:
When a toilet is ready for use, both tank and bowl are partly filled with water. Passages between the bowl and the closet bend form a trap that remains filled with water at all times, blocking the rise of sewer gases.v
When you flush the trip lever, it lifts a rubber stopper--called a tank ball, flush valve seat ball, or the newer, more effective, flapper or flapper ball--from the flush valve, letting the water in the tank flow into the bowl.
The pressure of the cascading water forces the bowl's water and waste down the waste pipe. The water flowing into the bowl also cleans the bowl. The bowl's water is replenished by water entering from the tank through a supply tube that connects to the home's cold water supply piping.
The flush valve and the flapper together are called--not surprisingly--the flapper valve. A flush valve is 2 1/2 inches in diameter, as is the ball-shaped part of the flapper. The flapper hinges onto the vertical overflow pipe that's next to the valve, and a small chain connects the flapper to the trip lever.
The advantage of a flapper over the earlier stoppers is that it doesn't have as many parts to foul or get hung up, so it's less likely to let the tank "run" or leak into the bowl.
As the tank of a conventional toilet empties, a float ball drops, activating the ball cock (simply a water valve), which releases water into the tank. Some new ball cocks operate on water pressure--they don't have a float ball.
The water is delivered to the ball cock through the previously mentioned supply tube, which is connected to a valve at the wall or floor. This valve goes by various names, including stop valve, supply valve, and shutoff valve. When turned clockwise, this valve shuts off the flow of water to the tank. To prevent overflow and flooding, the top of the overflow tube is open and acts as a drain if the tank's water level rises too high.
In today's water-conserving toilets, a minimum-flush mechanism seals the flush valve seat when the tank is still partially full, keeping full pressure on the flush but using less water. A pressurized cylinder inside the toilet tank cuts water usage by putting a small amount of flush water under pressure--either from compressed air or toilet float ball cock partsfrom the house supply line's water pressure. A pressure-activated ball cock is activated by a drop in the tank's water pressure. This type, easily adjusted to deliver various amounts of water to the tank, eliminates the need for a float.
The conventional float-ball, lift-wire, and tank-ball mechanism has been the standard flushing device for many years. The cut-away view above shows the relationship of the tank to the bowl and how the toilet's base forms a trap to block sewer gases. The flush handle raises the trip lever, raising the flush valve or seat ball from the flush valve seat, letting water rush into the bowl.
Plumber
Here are further guidelines.
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