How hot is your hot water? Does it matter, really? Yes it does, actually. The temperature of your hot water at the tap is an important consideration when it comes to health, safety, and energy savings. If your family includes those in the most at-risk groups for scalding, you should be careful to have...
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You may be surprised to discover that plumbing problems can occur even in a new home. Don’t inspections guarantee that a new home will be perfect in its plumbing? Not really, in fact. Inspections are required, and tests are done by the builders after installation. But an air-pressure test of the system may not...
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Among the types of pipe commonly used in plumbing history, clay, cast-iron, and copper are often seen. There were a lot more types of pipes used at various times. Bored stone was used, at a very early date, and many Roman water conduits are of bored stone. Wood was used, in the form of...
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What are the best qualities to look for when searching for a plumber? As you would expect, that depends on the plumbing service you need performed. Certain requirements should always be met, however.
As you are paying good money, you have a right to expect good service and high-quality work. A plumber’s business is a...
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Water softeners are great things to have. They make home and personal cleaning much more pleasant and effective. Soft water also protects water contact surfaces and appliances from damage and unsightly mineral buildup. But they do require maintenance. Lower cost systems require manual care, and regular inspection to assure proper function. More costly systems...
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