What Is Plumbing?
Plumbing is any system utilizing pipes, tanks, valves, fittings, fixtures or other required apparatus to convey liquids and/or gases for water supply, sanitation and/or heating purposes to and from a particular location.
How Does Plumbing Work? Plumbing follows the laws of physics as well as the laws of nature, specifically, water seeking its own level, pressure, and gravity. Modern plumbing is made up of two separate, but equally critical, subsystems or parts. The first of those subsystems brings the freshwater into a structure, and the second removes it once it becomes wastewater.
The water entering a structure comes in under pressure which allows it to travel up to various floors, and around corners, as needed. As the water enters into a structure, it passes through a meter that both records and measures water usage. The main water shutoff/stop valve, is typically located at or near this meter. This is important as it is one valve that will need to be closed during a plumbing emergency to minimize damage and potentially lower the amount you have to pay out in repair costs to the plumber arriving on scene. |
The water coming into a building is readily usable for needs associated with cold water usage. However, the hot water supply requires an additional step. Water travels from the water main to the tank or tankless water heater, where it is heated via gas or electricity and then directed to faucets, bathtubs, showers, laundry rooms and anywhere else it may be needed.
This leads us to drainage. Most structures are either on a septic system or a local sewage network. These systems are not under pressure like the supply-side systems. Instead, these drainage systems utilize gravity and downward angles to assist the flow of water in a certain direction; towards the septic tank or the local sewage system.
This leads us to drainage. Most structures are either on a septic system or a local sewage network. These systems are not under pressure like the supply-side systems. Instead, these drainage systems utilize gravity and downward angles to assist the flow of water in a certain direction; towards the septic tank or the local sewage system.
Who Invented Plumbing?
Plumbing, in its prehistoric form, has been around for thousands of years. The first instances of the use of plumbing were in such things as aqueducts for watering gardens and/or providing water to the people of a village or dwelling. The earliest plumbing pipes were constructed from straw and baked clay. The first copper pipes were engineered by the Egyptians. The Greeks have been touted with mastering the science of both cold and hot running water.
When Was Indoor Plumbing Invented?
Various forms of plumbing have been around for thousands of years, however plumbing, as we know it, wasn't common until the 1900s. The
first-known flushing water closet has been uncovered in Crete (an area in which very sophisticated underground drainage and sewage systems existed) and dates back to between 1500 and 1000 B.C. Toilets have also been discovered in Egyptian tombs as well as the tomb of a Chinese Emperor of the Western Han Dynasty.
The flush toilet, as we know it, has been credited to Sir John Harrington. Harrington invented it in 1596 for Queen Elizabeth and legend has it that she never used it due to the fact that she was frightened by the sounds it made.
The first patent issued, by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), for a flushing toilet was to a man by the name of Alexander Cummings in 1775. Ironically enough, it was almost a century later that toilet paper was invented. Prior to that, it was common for people to use corn cobs, catalogs, and even pages from the Farmer’s Almanac to wipe themselves.
first-known flushing water closet has been uncovered in Crete (an area in which very sophisticated underground drainage and sewage systems existed) and dates back to between 1500 and 1000 B.C. Toilets have also been discovered in Egyptian tombs as well as the tomb of a Chinese Emperor of the Western Han Dynasty.
The flush toilet, as we know it, has been credited to Sir John Harrington. Harrington invented it in 1596 for Queen Elizabeth and legend has it that she never used it due to the fact that she was frightened by the sounds it made.
The first patent issued, by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), for a flushing toilet was to a man by the name of Alexander Cummings in 1775. Ironically enough, it was almost a century later that toilet paper was invented. Prior to that, it was common for people to use corn cobs, catalogs, and even pages from the Farmer’s Almanac to wipe themselves.
How To Use A Plumbing Snake?
- First, place the feed end into the drain and then crank the drum's handle lengthening the coiled-up snake.
- Continue pushing the snake until it becomes resistant to travel. Initially, there will be resistance when pushing through the curved pipes underneath the sink. However, the resistance will diminish until the blockage is reached.
- Once you feel that the snake has reached the clog, the next step is to rotate it to get the auger to bite into the blockage and dislodge the debris. The clog should now be dislodged by the auger. Remove the snake from the drain and it will be likely that the debris causing the clog will accompany the snake.
- For a few minutes, it is recommended to turn on the faucet all the way to help eliminate debris if any is still remaining.
What Is PEX Plumbing?
Cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) pipes are made of plastics which have been modified structurally for greater strength, less shrinkage, higher temperature and pressure resistance, and also resistance to chemicals, cracking, and creep. PEX is non-conductive which makes it virtually impossible to pit or corrode. PEX is also resistant to abrasion and notching and is notably quiet due to its flexibility and ability to absorb and dissipate the typical hammer noise associated with pressure surges in traditional pipe materials such as copper or lead. Even though PEX has all of these characteristics, it is still advisable to consult an insulation services professional when completing attic runs any pipe material.
About Us
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We're local plumbers who are professional and courteous and we are based out of Camp Verde, Arizona. We service the entire Verde Valley to include Camp Verde and the surrounding areas of Cottonwood, Clarkdale, Jerome, Bridgeport, Page Springs, Cornville, Sedona, Village of Oak Creek, Lake Montezuma, and Rimrock.
We can help with anything plumbing-related. No job is too big or too small--from fixing a leaky bathroom faucet, to a complete plumbing renovation or new construction build, and everything in between. We handle both residential and commercial plumbing services and our local plumbers have many years of experience helping to ensure that your job is done correctly, and in a timely manner. We are licensed, bonded and insured and we aim to be your number one choice to get the job done correctly the very first time. Fill out the form on the right or give us a call! Need a plumber? If you've ever thought to yourself, "Who are the best plumbers near me?", you have found your answer--Plumbing Camp Verde! Call Us: 928-599-0056 |
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Welcome to Plumbing Camp Verde
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Get in touch with us for all of your plumbing services needs, whether they be residential or commercial. We are a company of local plumbers headquartered in Camp Verde, Arizona and we serve Camp Verde as well as the surrounding areas, in and around the Verde Valley, including:
Jerome Sedona Rimrock Cornville Clarkdale Bridgeport Camp Verde Cottonwood Page Springs Lake Montezuma Village of Oak Creek |
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Some Of The Plumbing Services We Offer
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Residential Plumbing
Gas Lines Leaky Faucets Drain Cleaning Irrigation Lines Misc. Plumbing Services Home Insulation of Piping Clogged Or Plugged Drains Clogged Or Plugged Toilets Leak Detection And Repairs Septic Line Cleaning And Repairs Sewer Line Cleaning And Repairs Sink And Faucet Repairs, Installations, And Replacements Garbage Disposal Repairs, Installations, And Replacements Tankless and Conventional Water Heater Repairs And Installations |
Commercial Plumbing
Boilers Drywells Grease Traps Catch Basins Storm Drains Hydrojetting Drain Cleaning Water Filtration Systems Backflow Plumbing Services |
Why Choose Us?
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We're local plumbers
We give you pricing up front
We complete the job correctly
We're licensed, bonded and insured
We clean up our jobsite messes and respect your home
Our workmanship is second to none and provided at a fair and affordable price
Punctuality
We're local plumbers
We give you pricing up front
We complete the job correctly
We're licensed, bonded and insured
We clean up our jobsite messes and respect your home
Our workmanship is second to none and provided at a fair and affordable price