Shopping for a New Water Heater
by Gil Strachan If your water heater is getting older, it's a good idea to shop for a replacement before you run out of hot water, or worse... wake up ankle-deep in it! Take note of the energy sources available to you, and the amount of hot water you expect to use. Not every form of energy will work with every kind of heating appliance and some work slower than others. Tanks work with solar, electricity, oil and gas (natural or propane) but tankless units work with only electricity and gas sources. Heat pumps use only electricity. Tips to Hire a Good Plumber by Shalini M If you have a plumbing crisis to deal with, make sure you fix the problem before it turns into a bigger problem. Whether you have a leaking faucet or a burst pipe, we suggest that you hire the services of a good plumber. Hiring a knowledgeable and experienced plumber is important if you care about the safety of your home and family. How To Connect Plumbing Fittings Allowing You To Save Time and Money by Paul Luciw Using pex tubing and fittings (cross-linked polyethylene) when upgrading the plumbing in your home is much easier and affordable than using copper pipes and fittings. You will not have to do any soldering and deal with any of the heat and fumes associated with this process. OIL! Read This by Jessica Pape Since launching their thermodynamic hot water heater in 2017, Solamics Bunsen Air are demonstrating time and time again, that this solar hot water system, is the ideal renewable upgrade to any home using oil as their primary source of hot water heating. Not only this, but an upgrade that can take place any time, even if it is not an immediate possibility. Solamics Bunsen Air have recorded a number of case studies, in which customers are thrilled to have discovered that after just one week, they have been able to switch off their oil supply to hot... Home Water Pipe Restoration Options by Daniel Derkum When it comes to re-piping your home, you have several options to consider. What is the he difference is between Copper, PEX, and Epoxy Lining when considering a home re-pipe? How do you know which is best? The author applies his more than 40 years in the construction and remodeling business to explain the differences. Zero Radius, Small Radius, or Square Kitchen Sinks by Thomas Robinson Square Kitchen Sinks including Zero, Small, and micro radius sinks are becoming more popular even if no one knows quite what name to use to cover the group. A recent review of the Kitchen and Bath Industry Magazine will reveal that nearly every sink in articles and adds are some version of these sinks. Stainless steel is a great sink material but a lot of the small radius sinks do not drain well. In this article, we discuss what to look for in a zero, small or micro radius sink. 4 Reasons Why Buildings Lose Water Pressure by Manoj Kapoor For a commercial building owner or manager, one of the most common issues they have to deal with is low water pressure. As every commercial building is different, so too are the causes of their water pressure problems. What Makes Heat Pump Buyers So Happy With Bunsen? by Manoj Kapoor After purchase, customers of the Bunsen Air have been delighted with the excellent service they have received in addition to the affordable cost of the system. The overall cost-savings are significant with a Bunsen. Clients are thrilled when they see how much money they are saving on a monthly basis. Converting Over To Unvented Hot Water by Steve Duval What does converting over to unvented hot water mean? Basically, it means that both your hot and cold water supplies will work on the incoming water mains pressure. So why would you convert over to unvented hot and cold water? There are a few reasons why you would convert over, but I will explain the main reason first. Home Maintenance: Caring for Pipes by Syed Ali Zain-ul-Abideen Small touches that don't require a major plumbing services professional attention like a pull here with a wrench or basic retrofitting can help save millions of liters of water. It is vital to take care of house piping and repairing plumbing faults in time for the environment, to avoid further damage and to run up water bills. Here are some tips to act as a guide for home pipe-car. Five Things A Gas Plumber Should Fix - But You Shouldn't by Morris Raymond If you stop and think about the modern conveniences that our homes have, it goes without saying that one of the most important conveniences is the use of natural gas in just about every facet of our lives. Still, with as important as natural gas is to how we live from one day to the next, have you every thought about the important role that a gas plumber fills? How To Keep Your Bathroom Plumbing Working Properly by Morris Raymond Owning your own home should be one of those things that makes you ready to take on the world because it's such a huge accomplishment. Unfortunately, you usually end up being nervous about everything, especially your bathroom plumbing. Plumbing Structure And Common Problems by Syed Ali Zain-ul-Abideen A plumbing system usually refers to a network of pipes and fixtures which regulate the potable water and the waste in a building. The construction of plumbing structures varies from town to town depending on the weather and overall public infrastructure. Areas with extremely low temperature need a plumbing system which can handle the harsh weather and ensure uninterrupted supply of clean water and quick waste removal. Five Things A Master Plumber Will Never Tell You by Morris Raymond Watching a master plumber come into your home and make quick work of a repair is both awe-inspiring and defeating. On one hand, you're thrilled that someone who knows what they're doing got the job done right from the start. You're also left feeling as though you've failed somewhere in life. You may even wonder why you didn't become a master plumber. Seven Things You Should Do Regularly To Avoid Blocked Drains by Morris Raymond Nothing makes a homeowner cringe more than having to deal with plumbing issues, and high on the list of plumbing issues is the whole matter of blocked drains. It's not hard to see why this would be such a problem given that your home's drains are essentially the last wall of defense for foreign matter staying out of your pipes. Getting the Best Value In Sewer Line Replacement Starts Here by Morris Raymond Sewer line replacement is something that no homeowner ever wants to go through because it usually means that something took place that prompted the replacement in the first place. It could be something as simple and mundane as a number of drains either draining slowly or being blocked up at the same time. It could also be something as serious as sewage backing up into the home. Five FAQS About Pipe Repair In Your Home by Morris Raymond Fixing issues with your home's pipes can sometimes being nothing more than regular maintenance, but it is when this pipe repair begins to move into major issue territory that you actually start questioning whether you even want a house anymore. Plumbing problems aren't fun, and pipe repair can sometimes turn into a real nightmare.
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