2014 Is The Year To Be Proactive About Replacing The Water Heater in Your Grass Valley Home
Did you know that upcoming changes in the 2015 regulation might make this year the year to replace your old water heater? I’m going to talk about how these changes could affect you and some of the best benefits of getting a water heater replacement in your Grass Valley home.
Super Bowl Sunday comes around just once a year and is undoubtedly one of the biggest Football Sundays all year long. Super Bowl is an American and especially a Grass valley tradition embraced by many; with many fans watching for the game as well as the great TV commercials! Super Bowl Sunday sparks many get to-gethers, and when one is entertaining it is a good idea to follow some these good ABT Plumbing tips to keep everything in working order.
Here are some plumbing tips to keep your Grass Valley homes plumbing flowing during this Super Bowl Sunday
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4. Use your water meter to check for hidden water leaks
For people who live in towns or citys like Grass Valley, Nevada City, Auburn or Roseville, read the house water meter before and after a two-hour period when no water is being used. If the meter does not read exactly the same, there is a leak.
5. Install water-saving shower heads and low-flow faucet aerators
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Smart homeowners in Roseville know how to spot and resolve small plumbing problems before they become major plumbing issues. Help your plumbing stay dry and happy with these basic tips:
Keep an eye open for trouble. When it comes to your plumbing, little leaks can lead to big problems. Be alert to signs of impending plumbing failures: Leaking taps, damp cabinets, rocking toilets or dripping ice makers all signal problems that need immediate attention.
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If you want to learn about the history of plumbing one needs to start with where the word plumbing originated. The word “Plumbing” came from the Latin word “Plumbum” which means lead. The word “Plumbum” refers or referred to the pipes and some of the fixtures that were used to distribute water and gas, and the disposal of waste water and sewage.
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How do tree roots get in to the sewer pipe?
In order to survive, trees need water, nutrients and oxygen. If they don’t have enough of any of these, their roots go searching for them. Unfortunately for our homes, sewer lines provide tree roots with exactly what they’re looking for, water, fertilizer and oxygen.
The easiest way for a tree root to infiltrate a sewer line is if there is a brake in a line or pipe. Once these cracks in the line are found by a root it will send a signal to the tree that it found water, nutrients and oxygen. Once a tree root has penetrated a pipe, it will continue to grow into the pipe and get thicker and longer.
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