A plumber is a professional who installs and maintains drinking water, drainage systems and sewage. Plumbing is a highly skilled trade which involves the use of pipes, fixtures, and tubing. Plumbers are primarily involved in the installation of water heaters. Other devices they work with include humidifiers. It is part of the plumber’s job to read blueprints and diagrams to determine where water supply, waste and venting systems should be located. Installing, repairing, and maintaining domestic, commercial, and industrial plumbing systems is a major part of professional plumbing.
Plumbers are required to be able detect leaks in pipes and have a good understanding of the pipe connections. Also, power tools and machines as well hand tools and measuring, bending and cutting pipes are required. There are many different types of plumbing subsystems and systems. They include drains, vents, traps, septic system, cold and hot potable water supply, fuel-gas piping, rainwater drainage, surface water drainage, and subsurface and surface water drainage. In the plumbing industry there are a number of different equipment types. These include water meters. pumps. filters. water softeners. backflow preventers. wrenches. water heaters. gauges. control systems. and heat exchangers.
The many technological advancements of recent years have led to the development of more advanced plumbing tools. One tool that is used for this purpose is a type of special video camera. It can be utilized to check for leaks and other problems. The plumbers have access to a variety of tools, including hydro jets or high pressure hydraulic pump systems that are attached to steel cables and help with sewer line repair. As there are safety standards and regulations, plumbing involves a lot of safety. In populated areas, the work is often regulated and supervised by a government agency due to its impact on health, safety, welfare, etc. For installation and repairs on homes and other buildings, there are building codes that protect the residents. Building codes ensure that construction is safe and of high quality.