If your toilet is making a whistling sound, it can be an annoying issue. Here’s a brief summary of why your toilet might be whistling and what you can do about it: Causes of Toilet Whistling What to Do About Toilet Whistling How a Toilet Fill Valve Works A toilet fill valve is the toilet … Read more
The main difference between a pressure balancing and thermostatic shower valve is that a pressure balancing valve alters the shower output by adjusting the water pressure while a thermostatic valve alters the shower output by adjusting the actual water temperature. Thermostatic vs. Pressure Balance Shower Valves Comparison How a Pressure Balancing Valve Works A pressure … Read more
A pressure regulator, also known and a pressure reducing valve as its name imply is a device used to adjust the pressure of the incoming water from the city to the house. The signs of a bad pressure regulator include very high or low water pressure, fluctuating water pressure, vibrating/noisy pipes, water hammers, leaking appliances … Read more
To fix a dripping/leaking shut off valve, use an adjustable wrench to tighten the packing nut which will compress the washer and stop the leak. If that does not work, loosen the packing nut and wrap Teflon packing around the valve’s bonnet threads. Tighten the packing nut and check if the leak stops. Fixing a … Read more
Finding the main water line to your house is essential for various plumbing tasks and emergencies. Here’s a brief summary of how to locate it: 3 Ways to Find a House’s Water Line There are 3 ways you can use to find buried main water pipes to a house and where they enter the house. … Read more
To loosen a stuck shut off valve, loosen its packing nut then try to turn the handle left and right. If that doesn’t work, spray it with a penetrating oil and wait for a few hours. Blowing hot air over the valve using a hairdryer is also another great way to melt the gunk and … Read more
To find your main water shut-off valve, follow these steps: The following is a guide on how and where to locate your main water shut off valve: 1. Locating the Main Water Shut Off Valve Inside the House Main water shut off valves are located inside the house especially in areas where freezing is a … Read more
Telltale Signs of a Slab Leak Solution to a Slab Leak How to Tell if You Have a Slab Leak Slab leaks don’t have the same signs. Some are easier to detect than others. The following are the telltale signs that you have a leak in your slab: 1. Spinning Leak Detector The easiest way … Read more
Here’s a comparison table highlighting the key differences between galvanized and black pipes for natural gas: Feature Galvanized Pipes Black Pipes Material Steel pipes coated with a layer of zinc Uncoated steel pipes Corrosion Resistance High resistance to corrosion due to zinc coating Susceptible to corrosion without protective coating Durability More durable and longer lifespan … Read more
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