Even a newly-built home can surprise you with plumbing problems. How could that be, you say? Actually, even in new construction, mistakes can be made. Planning problems may reveal themselves as plumbing failures latter on. Low-quality fixtures and materials may be used, to save on construction cost. And accidents happen, even with good intentions....
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Early plumbing involved the use of clay, cast-iron, and copper pipes. There were other materials, including wood and bored stone, but clay, cast-iron, and copper were the standbys. Historically more effort was put into ways to bring water into town and into buildings than was spent on channeling waste water away. If a carefully...
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Do you see mineral build-up on your appliance and fixture surfaces? If so, you probably have hard water. To cure that, you need a water softener. However, the amount of maintenance required is something you should consider carefully. The least expensive models require frequent manual service and maintenance. The automatic systems do not quite...
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If you are thinking about installing a water softener, you should be ready to do your homework. You need to understand the water conditions you are trying to treat. You also need to be informed about what water softeners can do and cannot do. You may decide you need a filtration system, instead of...
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Clean water is a great thing. Reverse osmosis filtration is a great way to get that good thing. There are other ways to get clean, great tasting water, of course. The advantage of the reverse osmosis treatment is a great way to get great water at a reasonable price. The price of a reverse...
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