Home Automation for Radiant Floor Heating Systems
For over 35 years I have been designing and installing Radiant Floor Heating Systems in homes in and around the Lake Tahoe area, Nevada and the wine country of Northern California.
View PostAutomate your Utilities
Today the term “Remote Control” is more commonly known as automated. Home Automation is a big trend today. You can control your toaster from your smart phone, or unlock the front door for the refrigerator repairman from your computer at work. Or, you can turn your water heater on from your airplane while traveling home […]
View Post4 Ways to Heat Your Water
There are so many options available for heating your water; Tankless, tank type, hybrid, and solar. The question becomes which one do you choose? Some technicians spend over 400 hours training so they can be educated enough to help you choose the right one to invest in. A water heaters average life span is 7-10 […]
View PostHow to Read a Water Meter in Gallons
Locate Your Water Meter Locate the water meter on your property, usually located in a concrete box near the street labeled “WATER”. Note: Be very careful when removing your meter box lid. Use two large screwdrivers – one to stick in the hole and one to pry up the outer edge. Lift the lid just […]
View PostHow Long Will A Water Heater Last?
New homeowners naturally have questions about how to keep their homes in tip top shape. With plumbing maintenance, one common question homeowners want to know is how long do water heaters typically last? The life cycle of your water heater depends upon three factors. It will depend on what type of heater it is, when […]
View PostWater Heater Standby Heat Loss
Water heaters use about 25 percent of the energy consumed by an average American household, making them the second largest energy user in the home, after space heating.
View PostThe Toxic Truth about Liquid Drain Cleaners
The chemicals in commercial drain cleaners, particularly the off-brand and inexpensive varieties, have high toxicity levels. The fumes aren’t healthy to inhale, and will sting and irritate your nose and eyes. These fumes hang around wherever the chemical was used, long after it goes down the drain.
View PostStress can Cause Plumbing Problems
Long-term stress on pipes can result in plumbing leaks. And replacing plumbing in a 1,500 sq. ft. home is an expensive proposition ($2,000 to $15,000). Instead, preserve the integrity of pipes and avoid plumbing leaks by checking water pressure and installing a water softener.
View PostBenefits of using PEX tubing
1. Flexibility. PEX has become a contender for use in residential water plumbing because of its flexibility. It can bend into a wide-radius turn if space permits, or accommodate turns by using elbow joints. In addition, it can handle short-radius turns, sometimes supported with a metal brace; in contrast, PVC, CPVC and copper all require […]
View PostHow to Become a Plumber?
If you are interested in becoming a licensed plumber or journeyman plumber, you may need to locate a plumbing school and apply to its program, or start working for a plumbing business that will educate you and move you through the proper steps of an apprentice program. Each state is not necessarily the same. The […]
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