Valves are crucial to the control of water flow or gas in any home or office. Having valves functional and operating efficiently will undoubtedly impact the entire plumbing system. However, valves are one of the most neglected devices at home - they can go for years without being used or maintained. And during that time, the seals may have worn [...]
All You Need to Know About Why you Have Rust Colored Water When you turn on your water faucet, you expect to see clean clear water gushing out. However, sometimes the clear water that has always flowed freely is now rust colored water. The clear water could even have the color yellow or red after fetching it. This is a [...]
When you repair your home or remodel the project, you will be advised to stick or adhere to the plumbing code. Most people think that the plumbing code is a ploy to keep people happy, but this is not true. Plumbing codes are essentially set up for the protection and health of the family or homeowners. When you live in [...]
The Guide to Learning If Your House Has Shut Off Valves Have you ever needed an emergency plumber and the first thing that someone tells you on the phone is to find the shut off valve? If you have then you have probably heard of the caveat that you need to turn off the water supply. This is a very [...]
The bathroom is one of the best places to start and end the day. If you want to have a good start for a brand new day, get into the bath and have a good shower. And if you wish to wash off the sweat and the dirt that marked your hard work for the day, a few minutes under [...]
Many homeowners have ended up entering into liabilities due to work-related accidents that happened to some of the workers they hired to work in their homes. The importance of WCB and insurance liability can never be overemphasized when you are choosing a plumbing contractor. Among all the criteria you will use to screen and select a suitable plumbing contractor, WCB [...]
When choosing plastic or brass fittings to use for PEX piping, there are many varieties of tools and products available to use. In general, plumbing fittings come in a wide range of products, but before choosing, you have to consider the cost, quality, and the ease of installation. Researching is always advisable otherwise, you might end up with a serious [...]
To explain a piping system, the word "pressure" is used to describe the measure of force which plays a vital role in the operation of water equipment like tanks, vessels, pumps and other devices. Volume determines the quantity of water held in a pipe, tank or other device. How can you now explain the difference between volume and pressure? We [...]
The Showdown! Copper vs PEX Piping In short, PEX-A piping is the better solution to be using for your plumbing projects however, in this article we are going to examine the pros and cons of both pex and copper piping. We will explain the reasons behind the answer to using copper or pex in detail. Copper Pipe Copper is a [...]
What Is Water Hammer? If you have metal pipes installed in your home, you probably will be familiar with the loud bang that happens in the pipe when a tap is shut off abruptly or a dishwasher or washing machine shuts off the water supply suddenly. The sound, that loud bang within your pipes is called water hammer or hydraulic [...]
