5 Advantages of a Heated Toilet Seat | Terrys Plumbing

5 Advantages of a Heated Toilet Seat


Among the many favorable additions to a modern bathroom is a heated toilet seat. These seats have been around for a long time and they are gaining popularity. Listed below are some of the often-overlooked advantages of a heated toilet seat.

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The Easiest ways to Make a Smaller Bathroom Appear Larger 

The Origin of the Pittsburgh Toilet


Most of us Pittsburghers already know about the Pittsburgh toilet. In fact, a lot of us probably currently have one in our homes. But, ask a newcomer to the Burgh about the unique Pittsburgh amenity and you’re likely to get a raised eyebrow or a confused look. Here’s the story of the Pittsburgh toilet.

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Plumbing News Roundup: December 2023

Plumbing News Roundup: July 2022


The plumbing industry is constantly evolving. This month Paul Faget starts up a tool library, the new Essency EXR Water Heater is introduced to the industry, Pro-Tech Plumbing opens a new location, and a water leak floods the LSU art gallery. Keep on reading our news roundup for more details.

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Splash Pads: Construction and Installation | Terrys Plumbing

Splash Pads: Construction and Installation


A properly engineered splash pad will save time and money in long-term maintenance and operational costs. Additionally, it allows for flexibility when expanding or upgrading in the future. In this blog, we cover the construction and installation of splash pads from start to finish. Keep on reading for more!

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How do Wave Pools Work? | Terrys Plumbing

How do Wave Pools Work?


Modern civilization is filled with artificial re-creations of nature. One of those inventions is the artificial ocean shore, also known as the wave pool. These popular water park attractions are regimented revisions of the wild, organic surfs created by nature. In wave pools, the water is chlorinated, the beach is concrete and the waves arrive like clockwork, once every few minutes. But how do these pools create the perfect wave? Keep on reading to find out!

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The Importance of Waterpark Maintenance | Terry's Plumbing

The Importance of Waterpark Maintenance


Waterpark maintenance is a vitally important topic that sometimes gets overshadowed by the more exciting aspects of a waterpark. While it might not be the most glamorous subject, waterpark maintenance is by far the single most important responsibility of waterpark ownership. To help you keep the fun going all season long, our team is sharing our waterpark maintenance guide with you. Keep reading below for all the must-knows!

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Plumbing News Roundup: June 2022 | Terrys plumbing

Plumbing News Roundup: June 2022


The plumbing industry is constantly evolving. This month, Casainc offers an amazing sale, Cheryl Mosier becomes the first female president of the PHCC, a new accessible bathroom is installed near Takapuna Beach Reserve and Playground, legislation incentivizing water conservation is introduced, and 3 leading trade shows are happening at the same time in 2023. Keep on reading our news roundup for more details.

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How to Identify Pool Plumbing Lines and Valves | Terry's Plumbing

How to Identify Pool Plumbing Lines and Valves


A swimming pool uses a complex plumbing network to circulate and clean the water. With most pool plumbing components hidden behind walls and underneath the floor, most people have poor knowledge about how a pool works. Studying a swimming pool plumbing diagram can improve your knowledge and make it easy to understand the basics. In this article, we discuss diagram types and common FAQ’s.

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How to Install Pool Parts: Returns and Drain Fittings | Terry's Plumbing

How to Install Pool Parts: Returns and Drain Fittings


When building an inground swimming pool, there are many important small details. One area that is often oversimplified is the plumbing of the pool. More specifically, installing the main drains, and returns. So, here’s a step-by-step process for each of these, in detail.

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Is your Pool Plumbed Properly? | Terrys Plumbing

Is your Pool Plumbed Properly?


Many pool builders skimp or rush through the plumbing. If it’s done wrong or looks like junk, no one will be happy. The client won’t be happy when the pool isn’t performing up to standard, and as a plumber, you’ll be out there spending countless hours reworking and fixing your rush job. Ideally, you want to use straight lines and have everything symmetric. It’s more appealing to the eyes and helps water flow, but it’s not always possible. So, in this blog, we go over how to know if your pool is plumbed properly.

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