What Is Plumbing?

The plumbing system consists of pipes and drainage. There are two major parts of the plumbing system:

• Piping
• Pipes and fittings
• Piping

This is the main part of the system which is used for conducting water and sewage. The pipes are made up of iron, copper, plastic, PVC, etc. and are either straight or curved. Pipes are classified into three types:

• Drainage pipes
• Supply pipes
• Waste pipes
• Drainage

Drainage Pipes – Drainage Pipes are used to transport waste to the drain. These pipes can be of different sizes and shapes. They are used for the purpose of transporting waste and sewage to the drain.

Supply Pipes – These pipes are used to supply water to the house.

Waste Pipes – Waste pipes are used for transporting waste and sewage to the drainage system.

Plumbing systems are a part of home plumbing and if there is any problem with this part then it can cause big problems for you. So, if you are facing any issue with your plumbing, then you can contact a plumber immediately.

Types of Plumbing

There are several types of plumbing. If you are a regular user of a bathroom then you can see that there is a huge number of fixtures in the bathroom. There are a few different types of fixtures in a bathroom.

• Tub and shower fixtures
• Bathroom fixtures
• Shower heads
• Toilets
• Sinks
• Tubs and showers

These fixtures are used for bathing purposes. Showers and tubs are the most popular ones among the people. Bathroom fixtures are mostly used for taking showers and baths. Bathrooms are the most common place where people use the bathtub and shower.

Shower Heads – Shower heads are the most important fixtures in the bathroom. There are two different types of shower heads. The most common one is the fixed shower head and the other one is the handheld shower.

Toilet – Toilets are used for taking a toilet. They are the most common fixtures in the bathrooms.

Sinks – Sinks are the most common fixtures in the kitchen. They are used for washing hands, dishes, cutting vegetables, etc.