Should I Use Brass Unions for My Water Heater Installation?

Question: I’m installing a new 50-gallon Bradford White gas water heater. The heater has typical dielectric steel nipples with heat savers. I’ve heard of issues with steel and brass dielectric unions. I was thinking about using solid brass non-dielectric pipe unions threaded onto the tank’s steel nipples, then adding a 6-inch brass nipple and stainless… Continue reading Should I Use Brass Unions for My Water Heater Installation?

Can I Run Bathtub, Kitchen Sink, and Vanity on One Drain?

Can I Run Bathtub, Kitchen Sink, and Vanity on One Drain? When running plumbing in a back-to-back bathroom and kitchen setup, it’s essential to understand how to route the drainage properly. Here’s a breakdown of whether you can run your bathtub, kitchen sink, and vanity on a single drain line and how to manage the… Continue reading Can I Run Bathtub, Kitchen Sink, and Vanity on One Drain?