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Most homeowners already know the purpose of their sewage and drain systems. This system is responsible for taking water containing waste away from your home. All homes require a certain level of maintenance and care, and everything breaks at some point. When there is a problem with the sewage and drain system in your home, the results can be disastrous. The good news is that there’s always numerous ways to minimize the need for repair services. The following tips can save you from the inconvenience and cost of constant sewage and drain issues. Not Everything Belongs in the Drain It’s […]
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As the weather heats up and thoughts turn to swimming and cooling off in the pool, the Water Quality & Health Council highlights a contradictory finding from their recent swimmer hygiene survey. They discovered that 44 percent of American Adults skip the shower before entering a swimming pool. For decades, public health authorities have recommended the pre-swim shower. Showering before swimming helps keep swimming healthy for everyone in the pool. Yet, only 32 percent of respondents surveyed say they always shower before swimming. To help “connect the dots” on this issue for summertime swimmers keep on reading! This blog covers […]
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Do you remember the first time you used a wet wipe instead of toilet paper? At first, you weren’t sure how to feel about it, but after a few more trips to the bathroom, you were hooked! While they might do a great job with the cleanup, they aren’t exactly the hero we thought they were when we first bought them. The packaging of these wipes do say “flushable,” but are they really safe to flush? The Truth About “Flushable” Wipes Wet wipes are marketed as “flushable” and “septic-safe,” so there should be no problem with flushing them down the […]
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A lot is happening in the plumbing industry in the month of July. Continue reading our news roundup to learn more about what’s happening in the industry this month. Oatey Women’s Resource Network sponsors Construction Camp for Girls Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, recently sponsored a plumbing day at Northeast Ohio Let’s Build Construction Camp for Girls, a program for middle-school-aged and high-school-aged girls to attend a free week-long camp to explore the construction trades, architecture, engineering, and construction manufacturing through hands-on experiences and field trips. As a Premier Sponsor of the program, Oatey’s […]
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Environmentally friendly initiatives can help preserve the earth, but can also have a positive effect on your life. Environmentally friendly bathroom upgrades are usually cost-effective and can make your home a healthier place to live. Here are our top five ways you can make your bathroom more sustainable and eco-friendly. Install Low Flow Showerheads Low flow showerheads decrease the amount of water being used without decreasing your water pressure. They are easy to install and will make a large difference on the environment and on your wallet. Use Environmentally Friendly Cleaners Conventional cleaning products can be harmful to both you […]
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No one wants a leaking sewer pipe. However, sometimes it’s unavoidable. As a homeowner, it’s important to know when plumbing leaks occur in order to avoid prolonged water damage and high repair costs. Therefore, if a leak is suspected, a plumber will sometimes perform what’s known as a hydrostatic test – here’s why this test is important and what you need to know about it. What is a Hydrostatic test? A hydrostatic test is a way in which pressure vessels such as pipelines, plumbing, gas cylinders, boilers and fuel tanks can be tested for strength and leaks. Hydrostatic testing is […]
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Using pipe fixtures, fittings and other components, people have come up with some pretty interesting and cool DIYs made from plumbing materials. Check out some of these awesome DIY project ideas that you can make with Brass, PVC or copper pipes and fittings. Desk Lamp A cool desk lamp can be fashioned from a standard light kit and various plumbing fixtures joined together. The key to the piece is the offbeat base, made of a ½-inch Bluefin floor flange screwed into a chunk of wood. You can wire the lamp through the pipes as you assemble it, then attach the […]
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Plumbing comes from the Latin word for lead, which is plumbum. The word sewer comes from the French word essouier, meaning “to drain.” But how did plumbing systems come together? Surely it didn’t happen overnight, right? Of course not. In this blog we go over the history of main fixtures included in modern-day plumbing systems. Definitions Plumbing – The system of pipes, drains, fittings, valves, and fixtures installed for the distribution of potable water for drinking, heating and washing, and waterborne waste removal. “Plumbing” also refers to the skilled trade which installs and maintains it. Plumbers – Skilled tradespeople who […]
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A lot is happening in the plumbing industry in the month of June. Continue reading our news roundup to learn more about what’s happening in the industry this month. Watts debuts new training center in Fort Worth, Texas Watts Water Technologies held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in April to celebrate the grand opening of its latest training center in Fort Worth, Texas. The new 250,000-square-foot facility is customized for training, administration and manufacturing, and joins five other Watts Works Learning Centers across North America. In addition to a working mechanical room with pressurized water lab, the facility includes a 3,600 square […]
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To avoid serious water damage to your home, leaks have to be located and dealt with as soon as possible. Walls, floors and ceilings exposed to too much water can cost a pretty penny in repairs and refinishing. With the humidity reaching new heights outdoors, it’s important to keep your home free of leaks to avoid water damage as well as mold. However, homeowners with backyard swimming pools have a whole other set of plumbing to worry about. Keep on reading for more information on how to determine if your pool has a leak and what the source of the […]
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