The buildup of minerals and corrosion is not only unsightly but it can cause real problems for your plumbing system. The three biggies for pipe build up are the dreaded calcium, lime and rust. If you have hard water then you definitely need to be concerned about limescale. Limescale is the build up of a […]
The Global Fresh Water Crisis
It’s no surprise that the next great commodity shortage crisis is about the world’s fresh water supply. Hopefully everyone reading this is already familiar with the rain cycle and the lengthy filtration process to naturally produce groundwater. The problem the world is facing is that with our growing population, the natural process of renewing groundwater […]
Plumbing Tips & Tricks #11
Make sure you irrigate your lawn when the sun is down to conserve fresh water. Many people irrigate at night or in the morning, but you should always irrigate in the morning just before sunrise. Not only does it help conserve water but it helps prevent the spread of fungus from ruining your lawn.
Plumbing Tips & Tricks #10
Always flush your toilets after use. The old phrase, “If it’s yellow, let it mellow” can cause scale and deposits on your toilet and pipes and causes long-term problems. Risk waking anyone else asleep at night to save your plumbing.
Plumbing Tips & Tricks #9
Always dry fit your joints prior to solvent cementing. I can’t tell you how many times I had to cut out my freshly glued joints because something further down the line didn’t properly fit.
Plumbing Tips & Tricks #8
Keep a plunger behind every toilet in the house. If a guest were to ever plug a toilet, they will be eternally grateful to have a plunger readily available to fix themselves and will help them save face not having to ask their host for the plunger.
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