Plumbing — page 2
Pipes, taps, drainage and heating/cooling.
Storing hot water in a tank or heating it on demand are two different approaches. Which suits the number of people and simultaneous points of use.
How to measure the copper refrigerant line between indoor and outdoor unit, what insulation thickness to use and the maximum distance a domestic split allows.
The real difference between wall-hung or floor-standing toilet, washbasin and bath: how much building work each option needs and when each is worthwhile.
How to calculate a split unit's power from square metres, ceiling height and orientation, and what else to consider before quoting the installation.
Single-lever or two-handle, concealed or exposed: real differences between types of tap and why the thermostatic mixer isn't just a whim.
Drain diameters by sanitary fixture, when an interceptor trap or manhole is needed, and why the 2% minimum slope is non-negotiable.
Why air conditioning needs a dedicated electrical circuit, and what cable size and circuit breaker correspond depending on the unit's power.
The difference between stopcock, angle valve and ball valve, where to fit each, and why the non-return valve is not optional at certain points.
What type of pipe to use in each section of a plumbing installation, what diameter each appliance needs and what margin to add over the real measurement.