Identifying whether you have lead pipes in your home is crucial for the safety of your drinking water. Here are several ways to tell if you have lead pipes: In the United States, houses built before 1986 (not all houses though) may have lead water pipes even if they have been remodeled lately unless you … 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
Ideally, water should not have a distinctive smell or taste. That is however not always the case. For people who especially use water from a well, you will t one point or another detect a sulfur smell in the water which is not pleasant at all. A sulfur or rotten egg smell in water indicates … Read more
Water pipes burst when they are exposed to temperatures of 20 degrees Fahrenheit or below, for 4 to 6 hours. The water in the pipes freezes and expands, exerting more pressure than the pipe can hold causing it to burst. Water in your pipes starts to freeze at around 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius). … 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
If your water pressure is low that 30 psi, it is considered low. But why would be the kitchen faucet pressure be low while elsewhere in the house it is just fine? Low water pressure in a kitchen faucet is mostly caused by a clogged aerator or/and cartridge. This is as a result of accumulation … Read more
If the water pressure in the rest of your house is good (40 to 60 psi) apart from the shower, you have a problem affecting just the shower head and perhaps its faucet as well. So, what causes low water pressure in the shower? Low water pressure in the shower is caused by a clogged … Read more
The recommended water pressure in the house is between 40 and 60 psi. If the water pressure is below 30 psi, there is a problem with your water supply that you need to fix. So, what causes low water pressure in the house? The following are the causes: And how can you increase water pressure … Read more
Copper pipes are a popular choice for plumbing due to their numerous advantages, but they also have some drawbacks. Here’s a brief summary of the pros and cons of using copper pipes for plumbing: Pros of Copper Pipes Cons of Copper Pipes Advantages of Copper Pipes Before looking at the benefits of copper plumbing pipes, … Read more
Discovering brown water flowing from your taps can be alarming. Here’s a brief summary of why you might have brown water in your pipes and what to do about it: Causes of Brown Water What to Do About Brown Water Why You Have Brown Water From Your Faucets Let us now look at why you … Read more