Pressure reducing valves (PRVs), also known as pressure regulators, are essential components in plumbing systems that help control and maintain safe and consistent water pressure throughout a building. Here are a few key facts about pressure reducing valves: Do You Really Need a Pressure Reducing To start with, the code requires a pressure reducing valve … Read more
Polybutylene pipes were the pipes of the future in the 1970s. They were cheap, light and easy to produce. By the early 1990s, there were about 10 million homes with these pipes especially in the Mid-Atlantic States, Pacific Northwest and American Southwest. The production and use of polybutylene pipes (poly b or PB as they … Read more
Noisy water pipes are never a sign of good things. Ideally, water pipes should be quiet and the only sound you should hear if any is the flow of water. A water hammer, scientifically known as a hydraulic shock happens when water flowing to a faucet or fixture under pressure is suddenly shut off, causing … Read more
Repiping a house involves replacing the plumbing pipes, typically due to aging or deteriorating pipes that can cause various issues. Here’s a brief summary of signs that indicate it may be time to repipe your house: In detail, the following are the signs that you need to repipe your house: 1. Old Lead/Galvanized Steel Pipes … Read more
When you turn on your faucets and notice that water is sputtering or spitting out air, you have air trapped in your pipes, a condition known as an airlock. An airlock works like a restriction, lowering the water pressure and smooth flow of water in your house. Sometimes it can completely shut off the water … Read more
A leaking outdoor spigot, also known as a hose bib or hose faucet, can lead to water wastage and potential damage. Here’s a brief guide on common causes and solutions for a leaking outdoor spigot: How to Fix a Leaky Spigot The method to use when fixing a leaky spigot will depend on where exactly … Read more
Loud banging and vibrating noises from water pipes are unsettling. They shouldn’t be there in the first place. So what causes them in the first place? Noisy water pipes are caused by suddenly turning off water to a for faucet or valve, forcing the water to slam against the valve. High water pressure, worn out … Read more
In the early 1900s, galvanized pipes were the best pipes to install in homes. They were safer than lead pipes and longer lasting than pure steel pipes? What happened to these dream pipes than they now need to be replaced? Galvanized pipes are susceptible to corrosion and blockages which results in low water pressure in … Read more
Hot water recirculating pumps are installed in homes and business premises to prevent water wastage and also eliminate the time you have to wait to get hot water after turning on the hot water faucet. Whenever you need to take a shower or wash your hands with hot water, hot water does not immediately flow … Read more
Low hot water pressure in the house is mainly caused by sediments in the hot water system clogging up the hot water supply pipes and fixtures, restricting the flow of water. It could also be caused by partially opened shut off valves, clogged water filters and leaking pipes If you have low hot water pressure … Read more