Plumbers Kelowna, Shamrocks Plumbing and Heating

When selecting a plumbing contractor, you need more than basic repairs, you need engineering-grade solutions that meet local codes and optimize system performance. Shamrocks Plumbing and Heating applies rigorous technical standards to every residential and commercial project in Kelowna, ensuring reliability, energy efficiency, and code compliance. 

System Design & Piping Specifications

Our plumbers Kelowna size and configure water distribution systems according to peak demand, static pressure, and flow requirements:

• Piping materials: Type L copper (ASTM B88), PEX-A (CSA B137.5), CPVC (ASTM D2846)

• Expansion control: ASME-rated expansion tanks selected per thermal expansion coefficient

Precision Leak Detection & Pressure Testing

We employ advanced diagnostics to locate and verify system integrity:

• Acoustic correlators and ground microphones for sub-slab leaks

• Water pressure testing at 1.5× design pressure to check joints and valves

Fixture Installation & Flow Control

Installing high-performance plumbing fixtures involves calibrated flow control and backflow prevention:

• Thermostatic mixing valves (ASSE 1017) set to ±1 °C tolerance

• Ceramic-disc cartridge faucets with ¼-turn actuation and integrated PRV 

• Backflow assemblies (double-check or reduced-pressure zones) per CSA B64 specifications

• Each fixture is flow-tested with a digital flowmeter and certified to maintain water quality and prevent cross-connections.

Hydronic Heating & Distribution

Our heating solutions balance thermal comfort with system longevity:

• Furnaces: 60–150 kBTU/h input, AFUE 95% modulating burners, ECM blower

• Condensing boilers: 80–199 kBTU/h input, 90–98% thermal efficiency, stainless-steel heat exchangers

• In-floor radiant: ⅜″ PEX tubing at 150 mm centers, ΔT 20 °C, max 1.5 bar, insulated manifolds with flow meters

• Controls include outdoor-reset thermostats, zone valves, and pump curves matched to head losses for precise temperature regulation.

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Rehabilitation

Clogs aren’t just inconvenient—they jeopardize system hygiene and structural integrity:

• Hydro-jetting: 2,000–4,000 psi at 8–15 gpm, nozzle selection per pipe diameter

• Mechanical augers: 12 mm–25 mm cable, 1 HP motor, 300 rpm, max 50 m reach

• Trenchless repair: CIPP liners (host pipe diameters 100–300 mm), slip-lining, pipe bursting

Preventative Maintenance Programs

Regular servicing extends equipment life and prevents costly failures:

• Annual plumbing tune-up: joint torque checks, service valves exercise, PRV calibration

• Heating system inspection: heat-exchanger hydro-flush, combustion analysis, flue-gas CO/O₂ measurement

• Sump pumps: dual-float switch test, ⅓ HP motor check, backup battery system diagnostics

• Customized maintenance schedules align with manufacturer recommendations and local water hardness profiles.

24/7 Emergency Response & Field Protocol

When time is critical, our emergency task force mobilizes:

• Rapid dispatch with full diagnostic toolkits

• On-site triage: isolate zones, drain down, stabilize system

• Permanent repair or engineered temporary bypass

• Post-repair pressure testing and certification

• Our goal is to restore service within one hour of arrival, minimizing water damage and downtime.

For engineered plumbing and heating solutions in Kelowna that adhere to the highest technical standards, contact Shamrocks Plumbing and Heating today. Whether it’s a precision installation, system audit, or emergency intervention, our plumbers Kelowna deliver performance, safety, and peace of mind.

Give us a call or request a technical consultation online, your engineered comfort solution awaits.

Shamrocks Plumbing & Heating

1325 Elwyn Rd, Kelowna, BC V1X 5M9

(250) 300-9948

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