Products & Tools
Independent comparisons of plumbing tools, fixtures, pipe, fittings, and equipment, with specs and prices checked against manufacturer data.
Bathtub Drain Stopper Types: How to Identify Yours
Bathtub drain stopper types, from lift-and-turn to trip lever plungers. Spot yours in 30 seconds, match the 3/8…
Under Sink Water Filter: Types, Certifications, Costs
Under sink water filter guide: carbon vs reverse osmosis, what NSF/ANSI 42, 53, 401 and 58 cover, how…
Upflush Toilet: How Macerating Toilets Work, Cost and Limits
Upflush toilet guide with Saniflo and Liberty lift and run specs, the 3 ft = 30 ft rule,…
Laundry Sink Pump: When You Need One, Sizing and Install
Laundry sink pump guide with Liberty 404, Zoeller 105 and Little Giant WRS-6 flow at 10 ft, washer…
Hose Bib Vacuum Breaker: Why Code Requires It and How to Install One
Hose bib vacuum breaker guide: what IRC P2902.4.3 requires, ASSE 1011 vs 1052 vs 1019, a 6-step install,…
Sediment Filter for Well Water: Micron Ratings, Sizing and Setup
Pick a sediment filter for well water by micron, gpm and pressure drop. Spin-down mesh sizes, 10 vs…
Moen 1225 vs 1222 Cartridge: How to Tell Which You Have
Moen 1225 vs 1222 cartridge: push-pull vs rotate-only handles, clip and HC marks to check, Moen prices ($30.04…
Low-Flow Toilet: Do They Work, and What You Save
Low flow toilet facts: 1.6 vs 1.28 vs 0.8 gpf, why 1990s models clogged, the MaP score to…
Closet Auger: How to Use a Toilet Auger Without Scratching the Bowl
Closet auger guide with RIDGID K-3 and General Teletube specs, an 8-step method that spares the porcelain, gray…
2-Inch vs 3-Inch Flush Valve: How to Tell and Which Flapper Fits
2 inch vs 3 inch flush valve: measure the drain opening, match the flapper by part number (Fluidmaster,…