When your building needs water and gas pipes, you normally call for a plumber. Plumbers have the duty to install and repair pipes that supply water and also to carry waste away from homes and businesses. However, they also install other plumbing fixtures such as bathtubs, toilets, sinks, appliances such as dishwashers and washing machines, and even

A plumber’s day isn’t easy since it involves performing several tasks. Plumbers have to perform the following tasks:

1. Installing pipes and plumbing fixtures
2. Visual inspection of equipment and operating test equipment such as pressure and vacuum gauges. This is to determine the cause and location of the trouble.
3. Clearing obstructions from sink drains and toilets.
4. Repair of pipes and plumbing fixtures
5. Give an estimate of the costs of installation and repairs.
6. Present related pricing and recommendations to customers.
7. Troubleshooting problems and figuring out how to fix them
8. Install a plumbing access door if needed.

1. Know where the main water shut-off valve is located in case there is a leak.
2. If it involves a problem with the water heater, know how to turn it off. If it is a gas water heater, you should turn the switch to the “pilot” position.
3. If you use two wrenches at once and you turn them in opposite directions, which is called “backing off”, it allows the wrench to absorb the stress and not the plumbing.
4. A cup plunger can be used for those with small drains such as showers, lavatory sinks, and bathtubs. Forced cup plungers are good for sinks or toilets.
5. The isolation valves that are located at each fixture will stop the flow of water only to that location. The remainder of the house will still have a continuous flow of water while the leak is being repaired. 
6. As a temporary solution that will reduce leaks, use duct tape or a pipe sealing tape to pull together a crack in the pipes.
   
7. When unplugging a kitchen sink, a second plunger should be used to cover the other drain to get the most force in removing the clog.