Looking for the right plumbing materials

Plumbing is about the right plumber using the right tools to install the right materials.

Plumbing professionals should always be looking for better ways to do things.

That is why we attended CIPHEX 2014 - Plumbing & Heating Tradeshow (in Calgary) this past Wednesday/Thursday. (http://www.ciphexwest.ca/west2014/public/enter.aspx)

Along with all of the manufacturers' booths there were also seminars on plumbing topics.

I attended the seminar on water lines.  There is some contention within the industry with regards to "flow rates" (in the plumbing code) for different materials (copper, pex, etc).

What most people may not know is that flow rates for different materials vary dramatically.  So next time you think crimp pex (sold at home improvement stores) is just as good as the "other pex" or good old copper, think again.  That's why you may want to engage the services of a professionally trained plumber like Journeyman Jay.

 Picture of Journeyman Jay in front of the seminar room at CIPHEX 2014.

Picture of Journeyman Jay behind an interesting valve display.

Thank you,

Jay Bortnik

Journeyman Jay Plumbing

780-266-3939