How Do Thermostatic Mixing Valves Work?
Thermostatic mixing valves work by mixing hot and cold water at a balanced or stabilised temperature. These are the valves that will help guarantee that you have the right temperature for your hot water without having to set it manually. In other words, you don’t have to be afraid of dealing with lukewarm water first […]
How Does A Water Softener Work?
You might be wondering what a water softener is, what it does, or how it works. If questions like “What exactly is in my water?” or “Why does my shower leave white spots?” have crossed your mind, you’re not alone. In this guide, we’ll demystify water softeners—what they are, why you might need one, and […]
What is Water Hammer?
What is water hammer? A water hammer tends to make a lot of noise, hence its moniker. The loud clangs or bangs that you hear is a result of a sudden cut off of the water flow in your pipes. This sudden stop or cut can cause a pressure spike that will then cause noise […]
Leaking Water Heater? Here’s How to Shut It Down
How do I shut down a leaking water heater? When water heaters start to leak from the bottom of the tank, it’s already a sign that it needs to be replaced. In the event of a leaking water heater, there are certain steps that you need to follow to perform an emergency shutdown. Shutting down […]
How to Clean Clogged Drains with Bicarb Soda and Vinegar
The most ignored part of any household plumbing system is the drain. As long as it still does its job, we don’t really pay much attention to it. When we see water disappear from the sink, it’s a good sign that the drain is working. The real problem, however, lies in a blocked drain. Pipes that […]
Useful Plumbing Preventive Maintenance Tips
Home maintenance is a lot of work. You need to pay attention to minor and major details that can mean the difference between cheap DIY repair and costlier professional repair work. The idea of home maintenance is to prevent things from falling apart earlier than they should. Remember, as that cliché goes, prevention is always better […]
The Best Temperature for Your Water Heater
There’s nothing more comfortable than a refreshing hot shower after a long day of work or a good workout at the gym. Sometimes, people tend to be a little bit too enthusiastic about the heat of their water and overdo the temperature settings. As a result, they turn their comfortable and pleasurable hot showers into showers of […]
Water Efficient Toilets – Everything You Need to Know
Water shortage is becoming so common that Australia and most other countries are now trying to come up with different ways to conserve water. The efforts, centred on the principle of water efficiency, are aimed towards helping meet our needs using the least amount of water. One such approach is the installation of water efficient toilets to […]
Does Your Home Need Repiping?
Plumbing maintenance is something that should never be ignored, but a lot of home owners procrastinate and avoid any signs that their homes need to be repiped. The root of the procrastination can be traced to the costs involved, but still, this is one issue that needs to be addressed straight away by a plumber. […]
Why Is A Backflow Prevention Device Important?
Why is backflow bad? Much like the veins and arteries that distribute blood all over the human body, your plumbing system is designed to keep water flowing in one direction. The water comes from any distribution system (deep well, water heater, main water line, etc.) and flows through any fixture (shower, tap, toilet, and so on). […]
