19 October 2016
Homeowners who have just planted a lawn may find it daunting to select a type of sprinkler head from the variety available on the market. This article discusses the major differences between the two common types of sprinkler heads. Use this information to select the appropriate type for your lawn. Spray Sprinkler Heads Spray sprinkler heads do not rotate as they irrigate your lawn. They remain fixed in their position and just discharge water in a predetermined pattern, such as in a half-circle.
12 October 2016
You might not fully appreciate the importance of having good-flowing drains until you experience backup issues with your residential drainage system. Backup problems will render your drains inoperative but they will also cause your home to look messy. Your toilet is one of the areas in your home that is most notorious for becoming clogged. Bad human practice coupled with a lack of basic plumbing skill is largely responsible for major toilet backup problems.
4 October 2016
As a student, you may not necessarily have the knowledge and experience to undertake the many household maintenance challenges that will crop up. However, having an understanding of how to fix a few basic problems will allow you to save a bit of money and crack on with your studies without having to recruit the parents or contact the landlord. If you have a leaky tap or blocked drains, there are some basic techniques you can use to help fix them on a temporary basis, giving you time to sort the rest of your life out before hiring the services of a professional plumber.
26 September 2016
Clogged drains can disrupt the entire plumbing system of your home, and when they occur, they can feel like an immediate emergency. While there are some plumbing problems such as clogged sewer lines which require professional services, minor clogs can be resolved at home using a plunger. Plungers are easy-to-use plumbing tools; however, the plunging techniques applied will determine the amount of time and effort you exert into the project. Here are some tips that you should utilize when using a plunger to unclog your drains.
26 September 2016
Leaking taps are more than just an annoyance; they can waste literally hundreds of gallons or liters of water every month. This is not just bad for the environment, it can actually mean an increase in your water bill. Trying to force a faucet handle closed is not always going to address those leaking taps, as it may not be the handle that is the problem when they leak. Note a few other common causes of leaking taps so you know what to look for if you've tried closing the handle and there is still that constant, annoying drip.
23 September 2016
A critical element in the designing of water supply systems is ensuring that water flows in the intended direction. But usually due to possible cross-connections, the water may end up flowing in the opposite direction. This exposes the water to the risk of becoming contaminated, thus rendering it undrinkable or unusable. The most effective way people can prevent water contamination is to incorporate backflow preventers into the main water distribution line on their property.
22 September 2016
Electric hot water heaters have a reset button (also called a high-limit switch) that may keep tripping if something is affecting the mechanism that controls the functioning of the heating elements. Such a scenario requires the intervention of an emergency plumber before a major defect, such as a blown tank, occurs leading to your home being flooded. This article discusses some of the factors that may cause that reset button to trip repeatedly.