In 1938 Paul Symmons (Symmons Industries, Inc.) invented the first pressure balanced shower valve was born and with it a revolution was at hand. At the time of its inception unreliable water pressure was the rule not the exception so … Continue reading
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
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
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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I know this may seem like a strange subject to elaborate on but it is very much a specialty inside the plumbing trade. What could be complicated about roof drains? This article is not about installing roof drains in a … Continue reading
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
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
What is water fracturing or fracking? Maybe you’ve seen a special on it, maybe you caught the Oscar nominated documentary GASLAND by Josh Fox. In any case, water fracking or hydraulic fracturing is a method used to drill for and … Continue reading
How Many Gallons of Water Do You Use Per Day? Did you know that the average American uses 100 gallons of water per day? In many parts of the country, where we have often experienced water rationing, we all know … Continue reading
Affordable Luxury With Pulse Shower Spas Before we start I guess it’s only right if we explain what a shower panel is, a shower panel is a plumbing fixture that mounts on the wall that houses the water supply. These … Continue reading
