Table of contentsDual Flush ToiletsDual flush toilets are exactly what they claim to be:How Much Difference Can Two Separate Flushes Make? Growing IndustryCutting Edge DesignsNewer models with two buttons,Tricky Plumbing Dual Flush Toilets Dual flush toilets are exactly what they claim to be: toilets that give you the option to choose from two different flushes. Why? Because to[...]
Table of contentsToilet PlumbingHow Toilet Plumbing WorksBasically, toilet plumbing is a four-step process.This releases the water from the tank and sends it to the toilet bowl.This water performs a dual function.The third step is refilling the tank,the fourth is stopping that refilling at the right moment.The water stops flowing into the tank, and the toilet is ready for the next flush.Shower [...]
Table of contentsWaste DisposalNever use hot water. Waste Disposal Waste disposal is one of the most useful gadgets in your kitchen. It sits under the sink and shreds food waste so it can pass easily through the plumbing pipes. However, you just can’t put anything and everything in the disposal unit. The Following are some important rules to live by when it comes to your waste [...]
Table of contentsWhat size of the copper tube should I use? What size of the copper tube should I use? Copper tube is available in various lengths and a number of sizes, each designed for certain areas of the central heating or plumbing system . Designed to work as effectively as possible to make sure your heating or plumbing system is functional and economic. The application of the [...]
Table of contentsWhen it comes to installing an unvented hot water cylinderThe biggest decision a buyer will have to make is whether to buy a cylinder that is unvented or vented. The terms direct and indirect reference to how the mains water is fed into the systemor indirectly into the cold water storage tank,Many homes use a combination of the two,Before 1989, only vented cylinders were allowed[...]
Table of contentsPlumbing Problems Plumbing Problems As a homeowner, you know keeping up with home maintenance and plumbing problems can sometimes feel like a full-time job. There are many things that need to be done to a home in order to keep it running smoothly. Plumbing is just one of the many aspects of your home that you have to keep up throughout the year. Below you will find a [...]
Table of contentsPlumbing InspectionWe have been to many properties over the years only to find dangerous situations and sometime could be life-threatening.On checking over the boiler I found the flue from the boiler was not connected correctly.This could have killed the people sleeping in the bedroom.That's why it’s a good idea to have a plumbing inspection.With a plumbing inspection all hot [...]
Table of contentsTips on Plumbing Maintenance.As a homeowner, keeping up with plumbing home maintenance can sometimes feel like a full-time job.Below you will find a helpful checklist that will help you to look for potential plumbing problems thatGoing line-by-line on the checklist will help you with preventative care and maintenance of your home’s plumbing MaintenanceThis doesn’t only [...]
Table of contentsTop Tips To Prevent Plumbing ProblemsBig Plumbing jobs can be quite costly if you can’t do it yourself,Listed below are some tips on preventing plumbing problems…No Cooking Oils• Use Screens on the Sink• Magic Baking SodaDoing this once a month will keep your drains nice and clear. Top Tips To Prevent Plumbing Problems Did you know that many plumbing problems that [...]
Table of contentsSmall Job Plumbing DIYSo I decided that if I could help with some free advise on how it all works.Basic Pipe FittingsAt each section estimate how many of each fitting you will need too. Small Job Plumbing DIY Plumbing DIY is not as hard as you may think. So replacing those leaky copper and galvanized pipes with the modern copper and PVC and CPVC plastic pipes is probably[...]
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