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Pioneer Plumbing has built a reputation of honesty with our long time returning customers. We’ve found that “doing the right thing” in all aspects of our company has brought us to where we are today, and will continue to guide us into the future. Don’t hesitate to call and ask us any plumbing, heating, ventilation, or gas related questions. Chances are if you have a tricky issue, we can solve it.
We have a few goals for our clients. One is to be available for you. It is very uncommon that when you call us we are unable to make it within the same day. We give our repeat customers priority service so if you’ve used us before and you have an emergency, we are going to do what we need to, to get someone there.
Two is to be upfront and honest. From our quotes to our service techs on site, we don’t like to beat around the bush. We will let you know our concerns, our recommendations, and our opinions on how we would handle each situation as if it were our own residence where the problem occurred. We won’t tell you the job is only a 2 hour repair when we have had situations where it turned into an all day repair.
Three is to stand behind our installations and repairs. With mechanical work, it is very common for jobs to get larger or go sideways as you get into them. If we give you a quote we will stand true to the price, if we complete a job for you and you are unhappy with the finished product, we will come back and make it right. In return, all we ask is that you communicate with our office respectfully and honestly so that we can make sure at the end of the day you are happy with our services!
So next time you have a plumbing, heating, cooling, or gas question, repair, or installation you would like quoted, give us a call! Were here to help.
Vancouver Plumbers
As a full-service, professional Vancouver plumbing company we are able to handle any of home or business service needs, including maintenance, new installations, leak repairs or any kind of plumbing work in residential and commercial premises. Toilet, tub or tap… anything you require you can call on us to send out an accredited plumber to take care of everything in a courteous and competent fashion.
Emergencies
Repairs can vary from minor issues – for instance a leaking tap – to more serious ones that are, or possibly may be, catastrophic. Our plumbers have the skills, tools and experience to remedy almost any predicament that crops up, and they are specialists at anything from resolving leaks to new pipework.
We can easily fix any type of plumbing problem that may arise at your home or commercial premises. For any plumbing emergency, please contact us. We’ve continually got an emergency 24-7 plumber available who will be sent to you as soon as possible. Any time of the day or year, you will be able to trust in us for considerate and punctual support in your time of need. We realise just how upsetting plumbing related problems are, in particular when it is an emergency outside of normal working times.
Every Form of Installation
Pioneer Plumbing has got a long standing reputation for high quality work. Regardless if you want to get a nice new tub or some pipe insulation installed, or you need an installation or re-piping in a commercial or residential property, we’ve got the knowledge and the on-site experience to guarantee all jobs are carried out properly.
We’re regarded also as a leader in upgrading the pipework in older homes, something we have been achieving for many years, especially in some of the gorgeous houses in the West End of Vancouver.
Our excellent residential and commercial plumbing service is a good choice for either newer homes or older homes throughout Greater Vancouver.
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5 Main Types of Plumbing Pipes Used in Homes
Whether hiring a plumber or taking on a do-it-yourself plumbing project, the experience can be confusing because of the choice of several types of plumbing pipes. Eventually, pipes’ uses tend to blend together. Which type of pipe should be used for water supply, drainage, sewer, and even for the exterior? The answer is not as clear as it may have been in the past when the main pipes of choice were galvanized steel or cast-iron.
PEX Pipe
PEX, or cross-linked polyethylene, pipe is one of the newest and most popular pipes to hit the plumbing market. PEX is used only to supply water. PEX is a pipe that is rigid enough to withstand the pressures of water supply but flexible enough to weave throughout walls, ceilings, basements, and crawlspaces. PEX has truly delivered water-supply plumbing into the hands of do-it-yourselfers and professional plumbers.
Pros
Color-coded red for hot water and blue for cold water
Highly flexible, with 90-degree curves possible
Attaches with push-fit plumbing fittings, among other types
Inexpensive
Able to join with copper pipe
Cuts easily
Cons
Long-term capabilities untested
May leak with push-fit plumbing fittings
Cannot be recycled
PVC Pipe
PVC, or polyvinyl chloride, pipe is a drain or vent line type of plumbing pipe. PVC initially gained popularity because it was lighter and easier to work with than traditional galvanized steel pipe. PVC pipe is moderately easy to install and requires little more than a hacksaw and a miter box to cut. PVC glues together with solvents.
Pros
Diameters clearly marked on the white surface of the pipe
Inexpensive and can be used for long runs such as for irrigation
Easier to work with than steel or copper
Cons
The pipe cannot be unjoined and must be cut
Glued pipes can be prone to leaking
Degrades in sunlight
Rigid Copper Pipe
Rigid copper is often used for water supply lines within the home. Rigid copper is easily cut with a hacksaw or with a special copper tube cutter. The connection is a different matter, as it requires a practiced hand to solder copper pipe together. Rigid copper pipe is great for water supply because it does not come with any health risks.
Pros
Though it is called rigid, this pipe can be slightly bent
Handles heat well
Stands up against intense pressures
Easy to recycle and waste copper pipe even has monetary value
Cons
Difficult for do-it-yourselfers to work with due to soldered connections
Expensive
Develops pinhole leaks
Inside of pipe may eventually corrode and impede water flow
ABS Pipe
ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) pipe is mainly used as a vent and drain line. ABS pipe looks very much like PVC pipe, except that it is black and slightly softer.
Pros
Stronger than PVC pipes
Good for underground exterior use
Works well in cold temperatures
Cons
Often not permitted by building code
Warps and deforms at certain temperatures
Flexible Copper Pipe
Flexible copper pipe or tubing is used for final runs to water heaters, refrigerators, and some sinks. Flexible copper is used only for short runs and can be cut with ease with a hacksaw. It can be bent to fit around corners.
Pros
Fits in tight, unusually shaped areas
High heat tolerance
Cons
Expensive
Thin and prone to breaking
Galvanized Steel Pipe and Cast Iron
Two additional types of pipe are sometimes found in older homes and are infrequently installed, especially by do-it-yourselfers: steel and cast iron pipe.
Galvanized steel pipe was used for decades for drainage, water supply, gas supply, and any number of other purposes. While galvanized steel pipe is still around (particularly for gas supply) it is far less used and is never used for water supply in new construction or remodel projects. Each end of the pipe is threaded, and individual pipes are screwed into each other with connecting joints.
Cast iron pipe was often used for sewer and other drainage purposes. Cast iron pipe is still found in many homes. Cast iron pipe is viable until the point that it rusts completely through. Cast iron is very heavy and difficult to cut. Retrofits tend to replace cast iron pipe with rigid plastic pipes such as ABS.
Pros
Galvanized steel pipe has the advantage of being extremely strong.
Cons
Galvanized steel pipe eventually corrodes and blocks water flow.
Some galvanized steel pipe may pass lead into the water supply.
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