Installing a low-flow showerhead in your home can save 2,300 gallons of water a year. Don't worry about low water pressure, either. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved "WaterSense" showerheads are designed with water savings -- and comfort -- in mind.
LEED certification for schools requires consideration to be paid to plumbing that handles process water, defined as water not used for plumbing fixtures or irrigation. It covers cooling towers, laundry facilities, food service, and other systems using the potable water system.
Licensed plumbing contractors can install plumbing, plumbing fixtures and appliances, pipes and water systems; repair any and all plumbing parts, appliances or accessories; upgrade any aspect of your plumbing, pipes, appliances, etc.; and detect any potential plumbing issues.
Unfortunately, many of the gases used by medical facilities can be highly flammable given the right circumstances. Let’s work together to ensure your lines are installed in a manner that will allow for the safest uses of medical gases.
We understand that having a bathroom out of commission for any length of time due to a clogged toilet is a major inconvenience. Let us help you deal with the clog, so your family can stop fighting over the remaining bathrooms.
So what’s the difference between Type L and Type M copper pipe? While Type M piping is adequate for normal plumbing applications with an average load (in terms of people using it), Type L copper pipe is recommended for commercial applications where you need a higher level of strength and protection.
Even when your building’s plumbing system is in relatively good condition, you may find that a building renovation requires reconfiguring plumbing. When you’re in this position, it’s critical to bring in a plumber with significant experience working with commercial plumbing systems, as these can be more complex than residential plumbing.
It’s important to remember that not all the clog-busting liquids you can purchase are a good idea to put down the drain. While they may help break up a stubborn clog, they could also be damaging the inside of your pipes.
While the typical clean bathroom won’t do much to impress visitors to your building, a bathroom with upgraded plumbing fixtures will. Let’s talk about the simply changes we can help you make to further improve the impression your office makes on clients.
Did you know that commercial plumbing systems are actually composed of as many as four components, depending on the particular layout and needs of the building? These include portable cold and warm tap water supply, plumbing drainage ventilation, septic systems, and fuel gas piping.
Are you considering replacing the kitchen sink with something bigger and more attractive? Remember, any change in the sink’s depth could make it necessary to switch out the pipes below it. If your simple sink replacement is turning out to be anything but simple, we’re always here for you.
Steam traps require careful attention and due diligence because they must be properly sized. In addition, in areas where the steam traps are subjected to below-freezing temperatures, an automatic drain valve must be used.
If you’re seeking LEED certification for your commercial renovation or building project, don’t forget the plumbing. Reusing non-potable water can earn LEED points, and a new form of purple CPVC is specifically designed for non-potable water distribution.
Copper is synonymous with plumbing. Even with the advent of PVC, it's still widely used around the world. Care to guess when copper was first used in plumbing pipe? That would be more than 3,000 years ago.
It’s important to remember that you don’t always have to rely on your general contractor to select the plumbing installation team for your new building. When you need the ability to have more direct control over the plumbing aspect of your building, we’re always here for you.
Toilet facts: Did you know that of a household's total water usage the water used for the toilets equals approximately 30 percent of it?
Did you know that, with waterless commercial urinals, there are no moving parts in the entire system? This means that maintenance costs are significantly reduced. In addition, this type of fixture offers water-saving benefits.
Although there may not be a plumber around when you need one, from a business standpoint, plumbers are well represented across the country. Care to guess how many people in the U.S. earn a living from the plumbing industry? That would be 717,000.
Your garbage disposal may seem like it can eat through anything, but there are a couple of certain things that are always bad for garbage disposals. Vegetables with tough fibers like asparagus and celery can jam up the spinning blades of just about any garbage disposal.
When your plumbing is clogged and goes down, it often means your business does, too, and that means a lot of costly downtime. A commercial plumbing pro understands this, and will work hard to fix your plumbing as fast as possible.
Do you have a clogged dishwasher? You can try removing the drain port cover and threading a slim rod or auger down the drainpipe to clear whatever is trapped. However, a clogged pipe might be due to the drain solenoid malfunctioning. If this is the case, it’s best to call a professional.
Although some plumbing system repairs can easily wait until your cash flows are stronger, others will be more immediate in nature. When you need someone to help you understand exactly what kind of expense you’re looking at, we may be able to help.
A couple of faucet leaks in your home may seem like a small inconvenience, but all that "lost" water adds up. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that a year's worth of faucet and other leaks in the average home use enough water to fill a swimming pool.
PEX pipe is replacing copper and CPVC in some commercial installations. Why? Its cross-linked molecular structure means it’s very durable and flexible. It’s available in 1,000-foot lengths, which speeds installation and reduces the number of fittings and connections required to plumb large commercial structures.