Developed in 1996, physical vapor deposition (PVD) finishes used on modern plumbing fixtures are hard, durable and long lasting. Unlike the electroplated finishes, PVD finishes bond with the metal and last the life of the fixture.
If energy savings are a priority, then a low flow showerhead will be your best bet, as these use much less water than standard models. It’s important to note that according to current government standards, no showerhead can have a water flow rate greater than 2.5 gallons per minute.
A typical American home wastes more than 9,000 gallons of water running the faucet while waiting for the water to heat, which means that as much as 15 percent of your annual heating costs are wasted while you heat that extra 9,000 gallons.
What happens if it is stormy or overcast and your home has a solar water heater? Don't worry, because this new technology is paired with a backup water heater to ensure that your home will always have hot water when needed.
Do you know how to prevent sink stoppages? Avoid placing celery or other stringy vegetables down your disposal. For bathroom sinks, especially in older homes, it is best to have your drains serviced every six months to avoid any backing up.
Hand-held shower heads are connected to the wall by a flexible tube or hose, allowing for a tremendous range of motions. They are most often hung on a fixed mount bracket, which can be fixed low to the wall to adhere to the principles of universal design.
Do you hear the sound of a dripping faucet? That drip can waste over 2000 gallons of water a year. By regularly checking all your taps and making sure they have new washers and seals, you can greatly reduce your water bill.
To make sure two pipes are securely joined when cranked together, we recommend using plumbers, or Teflon, tape. Wrap it around the exterior grooves to provide a barrier to help prevent osmosis along the spirals.
Galvanized pipes rust from the inside out much like a clogged artery - slowly strangling and contaminating your water supply. Old copper pipes develop pinhole leaks that can cause water damage and mold contamination throughout your property. We can supply you with the replacement pipe you need to make sure water damage is a thing of the past.
Who would you say are the world’s most famous plumbers? If you said Mario and Luigi, you are probably right. These video game superstars from Nintendo’s Super Mario Brothers series, are a common household name.
If water spots in the sink and on your fixtures make you want to scream, opt for fixtures with matte finishes. They camouflage water spots by dialing down the luster. They're a practical but attractive alternative to standard finish chrome and nickel.
The average toilet uses a little more than 3 gallons of water per flush. But with a dual flush toilet, that amount is reduced to 1.5 gallons for solid waste flushes and only 1 gallon for liquid waste flushes. Industry experts say homeowners can save up to 50 percent on their water bills with dual flush toilets.
You probably already know that copper is a popular and convenient material for plumbing pipe. Care to guess how long it's been in use? Here's a hint: It was first used by the early Egyptians. Man has been using copper in plumbing for over 3,000 years.
Galvanized steel pipes have been used to carry fresh water, but since 1950s copper has replaced the galvanized water supply lines while plastic has become the popular material from 1970s onwards. All houses are different though, and it is important to know which type of pipe material you will need for your project.
Royalty tend to live spoiled lives, which is why kings and queens first tested most modern conveniences. Sir John Harrington invented the first flushing toilet for his godmother, Queen Elizabeth I in 1596, although the queen refused to use it due to the loud noises it made.
People ask all the time why are plumbing pipes made from copper and why would you use that over the other materials available? Copper plumbing pipes are incredibly durable, safer in natural calamities, resistant to bacteria and weather, easy and flexible to install, and are competitively priced.
Plumbing experts say that a family of four shouldn’t be using more than 12,000 gallons of water per month. If you are using more than that, chances are you have serious leaks going on. Leaky faucets and toilets are the biggest culprits of wasted water in a household.
An S-trap is used to prevent hazardous sewer gases from entering buildings. This is just one of many different tubular parts that are essential features of plumbing systems.
Few things create as much delay on a job than running all over town to get the parts you need. No matter how complex your plumbing supply needs, we’ll do everything we can to be your one-stop shop.
If you don’t want to get your hands dirty with a clogged toilet, remember to only use the toilet to dispose items that can dissolve in water. If you aren’t sure about a certain item, put it in a container of water, swish it around and wait an hour. Do the same with some toilet paper and compare the viscosity of the two.
If you're used to seeing quite a bit of chrome in your bathroom, you're not alone. Chrome is the most common finish for bathroom faucets and tub fixtures. Other finish options are: brass, nickel, gold-plated and copper.
Do you know how to check your toilet for leaks? You should do so at least once a year, by adding a small amount of red food coloring to the tank, and then checking the toilet bowl later. If the water in the bowl is red, this means water is seeping in through the tank and needs repair.
