Plumbing refers to any system which carries liquids for various purposes. This system is used in residential, commercial, industrial, as well as governmental sectors. The main functions of Yukon Heating and Plumbing are to move water, moisture, air, and other fluids from one place to another. There are many types of plumbing systems including the following:

Types of plumbing systems

Pipes and Plumbing Fixtures: These are the pipes that connect various parts of the house, such as the walls, floors, ceilings, floor joists, roofs, windows, doors, and floor drains. Plumbing fixtures also include the pipes, fittings, valves, fixtures, and other apparatus that carry fluids through the pipes. Most plumbing fixtures are made of different materials like iron, copper, glass, brass, porcelain, brass, and cast iron.

Tank Systems: The tanks are used in conjunction with the pipes. The pipes carry liquids to the tank or water. The water is then stored in the tank, and the liquid and vapors are removed through the drain. Water is extracted by the tank after using the liquids. The most common type of tanks is the cistern, which can hold approximately three hundred gallons.

Drain Line: This is the opening where the water goes out and back in. Usually it is located near the wall. The drain line can be made of different materials such as clay, stone, or cast iron.

Pipe Joints and Pipes: The pipes are usually joined using galvanized pipe joints. The joint is also known as the seal. A seal is an insulating material used in plumbing systems. They are made of a thin layer of rubber which helps keep the liquids inside the pipe.

Water Pipes and Spouts: Spout is the spout used to dispense the fluid. It is typically made up of one or more faucets. The pipes are made up of a variety of materials, including copper, steel, iron, and brass. They are connected at their junctions through the spout. to the sink or countertop.

Drains: Drains are made from different materials such as clay, stone, cast iron, and porcelain. These materials are usually used to dispose of waste materials. They are also found in kitchens, baths, laundry rooms, bathrooms, and toilets. and showers.

Categories of plumbing systems

Today, plumbing systems are made up of a number of components. It can be categorized into four major categories: direct flow, indirect flow, point of use, gravity fed, closed loop, and direct vent. The main categories are considered to be safe when they meet the specific requirements.

Direct flow system: It uses the best materials for making the pipes to be made of galvanized and stainless steel. They also make sure that the joints are made up of stainless steel and galvanized steel. This type of system is also very economical in comparison to the others. The main advantages of this system include: maintenance free, low cost, easy to install, and very efficient.

Indirect flow system: It uses clay or ceramic for making the pipes. It uses the cast iron. These materials are also used to ensure that the joints are also made up of galvanized steel and porcelain. This is considered to be the least expensive. This is known to be highly effective and reliable compared to the other systems.

Point of use system: It uses a gravity fed system, which makes use of pipes that run along the wall. These pipes are also known to use porcelain, copper, cast iron, and bronze. They also use other materials like wood for making the pipes. This system is also used for larger homes, which require high pressure. The main advantage of using these pipes is that the system runs along the wall instead of going through the roof.

Closed loop system: This system uses a combination of both the direct and indirect flow systems. They use pipes in combination to make sure that the water flow is balanced and controlled.

Valve: In this system, the water is supplied to the valve first before it goes into the drain and flows through the plumbing. The valve stops the water flow if there is too much water flow and it opens the flow if there is not enough water in the system. The valve also provides an air valve.