Products & Tools
Independent comparisons of plumbing tools, fixtures, pipe, fittings, and equipment, with specs and prices checked against manufacturer data.
PEX vs PVC: Which Pipe for Which Job?
PEX vs PVC compared: why PEX runs hot and cold supply, why PVC owns drains and cold outdoor…
Gas Leak Detector: Types, Where to Mount It, and What the Alarm Means
A gas leak detector must alarm at or below 25% of the explosive limit. Types, where to mount…
Drain Snake Rental: Types, Pipe Sizes, Costs and Safety
Drain snake rental runs $20 to $75 for 4 hours and $30 to $99 a day at the…
Types of Shower Drains: Point vs Linear and How to Choose
Shower drain types compared: point/center, linear channel, tile-in, and clamping drains, plus 2-inch sizing, slope needs, materials, and…
Hot Water Recirculation Pump: How It Works, Systems, and Cost
A hot water recirculation pump delivers near-instant hot water and cuts the wait. How the two systems work,…
Water Hammer Arrestor: What It Is, Types, and How to Size One
A water hammer arrestor absorbs the spike when a fast-closing valve slams shut. ASSE 1010 vs old air…
PEX Crimp vs Clamp vs Expansion: Which Connection to Use
PEX crimp vs clamp vs expansion compared: tool cost, ASTM standard, flow, and reliability, plus which method pros…
Types of Garbage Disposals: Feed Type and Horsepower
Types of garbage disposals compared: continuous vs batch feed and 1/3 to 1 HP motors, grind stages, and…
Types of Shower Heads: Styles and GPM Compared
Types of shower heads compared: fixed, rain, handheld, dual, and high-pressure styles, plus GPM flow rates, the 2.5…
Types of Kitchen Sinks: Mounts, Materials, and Bowls
Types of kitchen sinks compared: undermount, drop-in, and farmhouse mounts; stainless, composite, fireclay, cast iron, and copper; bowl…