Plumbing Materials and Tools

Plumbers tool box

Find pictures and descriptions of the tools and materials you may need to fix or replace a component of your plumbing system.

Types of pipe

There are many different types of water and drainage pipes that may be found in your home have a look in this section to find pictures and descriptions of the types of pipes in your home.

Plumbing fittings (water supply)

Pictures and descriptions of the many fittings that make up water supply systems.

Plumbing fittings (drainage)

Types of drainage fittings with descriptions and pictures so you can go to the store and get what you need without using the word "thingy".

Pipe hangers and supports

A mostly complete list of all the various pipe hangers and supports that may be required to properly install plumbing systems in residential up to industrial applications.

Backflow devices

These are safety devices to protect your water supply from being contaminated. Every home should have at least one, so here are some images to help.

Repair parts

The list of parts that may need replaced could go on forever, but here are some of the most common parts that will need replacement.