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Category Archives: CONSUMER PLUMBING
Tracing Water Hammer – Air Chamber and Water Hammer Arrestors
We get a ton of calls each year regarding vibrations in residential and commercial water lines so we thought we should explain. What is the banging that can occur in water lines? What can be done to prevent it from … Continue reading
Posted in CONSUMER PLUMBING, PLUMBING INFO
Tagged Piping, Pressure, Valve, Water, Water hammer, Water Pipe
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Lavatory and Kitchen Faucets – Sorting Through the Plumbing Lingo
So you want to change a faucet in your home or maybe you’re new to the plumbing biz and you want some clarification on all of the different terms used to describe kitchen and lavatory faucets. Well enough with the … Continue reading
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Tagged Bathroom, High Arc Spout, Kitchen, Plumbing, Pull Down Spout, Pull Out Spout, sink, Swivel Spout
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Sewer Smell in the Basement Continued……
Due to the tremendous amount of feedback we’ve received on this section of the site we’ve decided to start another article showing some of the basement odor questions we get get via email. We’ve attempted to problem solve as best … Continue reading
Posted in CONSUMER PLUMBING, Troubleshooting
Tagged Basement, HVAC, Sanitary sewer, Septic tank, Sewer Smell, Sewer Smell Basement, Sump, Sump Pump
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Plumbing Licenses in Danger? More Companies Doing Plumbing Without Licenses
We have always taken pride in the plumbing trade and the license that is earned by going through an apprenticeship whether that be a union or non-union program. Because we deal with the delivery of clean drinking water and the … Continue reading
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Tagged Construction and Maintenance, Handyman, Plumber, Plumbing, Plumbing License
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Your Guide To Selecting a Commercial Plumbing Company
The business of plumbing encompasses a host of undertakings involving the installation, repair and maintenance of water pipes, waste drainage, plumbing fixtures and tubing. Commercial plumbing is a sub-specialty that focuses on addressing piping needs specific to commercial places, like … Continue reading
4 Practical Residential Plumbing Tips
Manage Stress With Basic Residential Plumbing Knowledge Whether you like it or not, leaky pipes, malfunctioning toilet and clogged sinks are a part of life’s obstacles. They sometimes barge in your schedule when you least want them to and they … Continue reading
Posted in CONSUMER PLUMBING, Do It Yourself
Tagged DIY, Plumbing, Residential Plumbing, Toilet
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Plumbing 101 – Why Use a Grease Trap?
The use of Grease Traps or Grease Separators is largely dictated by local or municipal codes however regardless of the code using them it is good for your sewer system. Before we explain how grease traps work it’s probably a … Continue reading
Water Treatment – Common Issues With Potable Water
We are asked water quality questions every day. From the “My soap doesn’t lather, what can I do” or “My water smells like rotten eggs, how can I get rid of the smell?” So since around 85% of the US … Continue reading
Green Plumbing – Shower Head Test Eco-Style
I know, green/eco friendly products are the rage. Fortunately for the environment the green plumbing movement is here and it’s here to stay. Most plumbing fixture manufacturers have been voluntarily making greener products for the last few years and don’t … Continue reading
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Talking Kitchens and Baths with Lynette McCarthy-Aquilina
Interview with Lynette McCarthy-Aquilina You would think that from our lack of content in the Kitchen and Bath section that we had completely neglected this area of the site. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Our local kitchen and … Continue reading
Posted in CONSUMER PLUMBING, Kitchen & Bath Design, News, PLUMBING INFO
Tagged American Idol, Design, Green Shower Heads, Hansgrohe, HET Toilets, Interior design, Jenny McCarthy, Kelly Wearstler, Kitchen, Kitchen and Bath Design, Kitchen and Bath Plumbing, Plumbing, San Diego, Stainless steel, Tankless Water Heater, Water Saving Toilets
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