An Eye For Plumbing

Faucet history: A faucet that could control both hot and cold water with a single handle was invented by a man named Al Moen.

If you have polybutylene pipes, then you may have heard that they won't have problems if they have metal fittings. While metal fittings don't fail as quickly as plastic fittings, they will still have problems, but polybutylene replacement experts can help.

If you are considering upgrading your plumbing and fixtures in your commercial facility, remember that, in the long run, this can be a cost-effective move. Consider the financial impact that repair of old plumbing fixtures could have (as well as any repairs for areas of the property damaged by a fixture that should have been replaced).

Before the development of the relatively sanitary and long lasting porcelain toilet, what was the most common material used in toilet construction? If you guessed wood, you're right. In fact, some early plumbing pipe was also made of wood.

CPVC pipe is an excellent option for many commercial installations. Not only is it more affordable than copper, but it is also immune to corrosion, resistant to mineral scale build up, lighter to transport, easier to install, lasts longer, and is less likely to fail.

Are you always concerned that your pipes will burst when the weather first turns cold? Properly winterizing your pipes can go a long way to keeping your pipes intact and your floors dry.

If there’s a part of your building where water can easily collect, you may worry about the formation of mold and mildew. Let’s talk about whether it’s possible to install a drain in the area that will help to channel the water out of your work area.

Keep your heater efficient and effective! You should drain a quart of water from your water tank every 3 months. This removes sediment and residue that hinders heat transfer.

Are you concerned that the plumbing contractor you typically use may not have the specialized knowledge necessary to be an asset when you renovate your commercial building? Let’s talk about the nature of your renovation as it relates to the plumbing system, so that we can discuss the true scope of the job.

Many people are unaware that there are actually two common types of plungers - a toilet plunger and a sink/shower plunger. Toilet plungers narrow at the bottom to fit into the toilet drain, while sink and shower plungers have a flat rim.

Generally, polybutylene plumbing systems will fail after between 10 and 15 years of use. When exactly it will fail is unpredictable, however, which is why it’s important to replace this type of pipe as soon as you know they are in your home.

Were you aware that there are two different types of plungers? Toilet plungers are narrow at the bottom to fit into the toilet drain, while sink and shower plungers have a flat rim.

LEED water efficiency credits are the responsibility of the plumbing engineer and contractor, who must be well informed of the fixtures available and how they can be properly used and installed to receive LEED points.