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Any tips on plumbing a work sink which people will use to clean paint brushes, etc? I am installing a work sink for an artists center, and am wondering if there are any special methods for plumbing the drain lines considering paints and chemicals will be washed in it?

Question 1: Can I use a compression fitting over solder leftover from a prior solder joint? Question 2: Can I re-solder a joint after heating up the old joint, removing the old fitting, and briefly cleaning the old solder with a wire cleaner? Background: I am new to sweating pipe - I have...

Question: What is the most efficient way to bring combustion air from the exterior? Can/should heat recovery ventilators be used to bring in exterior combustion air? Background: I am converting an old church building to a two family residence. The building has a small boiler room in...

Is is acceptable to paint Uponor Pex? What are the reasons for or against? If I will paint the piping, any suggestions on the best type of paint and/or application method? I have read elsewhere online that Uponor frowns on the practice but said it would be acceptable to spray coat the...

I had a few questions to clarify the water pipe sizing information that is on the FAQ: https://terrylove.com/watersize.htm 1) The first item on chart at the bottom says that that for 6 fixture units, you should use a 1/2" supply in building, then says for 19 units you should use 3/4". It...