How Does a Toilet Work?

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This post by Roberts Plumbing, Inc. is to help you understand the parts of a common flush toilet and how it works!  A flush toilet disposes of our waste products by using water to send these products through a drainpipe to another location. The picture below shows a typical toilet. The toilet bowl usually has… Read more »

Plumbing Remodeling is more difficult and requires more planning & knowledge than new construction!

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With the devaluation of homes in today’s real estate market, many homeowners are turning to remodeling their exiting home instead of selling and purchasing a new home. Bathroom, Kitchen, or Basement Remodeling projects can be minor or major tasks. Some plumbing remodeling jobs can be over in two days, while others can last for weeks…. Read more »

A Brief History of Plumbing!

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“Plumbing” comes from the word for lead, which is plumbum. People who worked with lead were called Plumbarius, which was eventually shortened to the word we use today. Plumbing dates back to roman times when the Romans used lead pipe inscriptions to prevent water theft. After that, virtually no advance in the profession was made… Read more »