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Sump Pumps In Plumbing, Heating, & Air - more than a month ago |
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The need for a sump pump is quite obvious, when the rain brings water into the basement floor. Of course, the real solution is to consider placing a corrogated drain system around the perimeter of the basement, as well as replacing those leaking gutters or properly grading the property.
In the short term, the pump can hold back water damage that could become extensive quickly. The most....
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Septic Tank Tips In Plumbing, Heating, & Air - more than a month ago |
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Septic tanks are often neglected or even damaged as a result of knowledge lacking. The principle is that the drain field must not collapse or become clogged with sludge. The best way to keep a drain field and tank from sludging and backing into the main drain system connected to the home, is to allow the natural process of bacteria which consumes waste and solids.
There are some good bacteria....
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Heat Pumps & Zoned Airflow In Plumbing, Heating, & Air - more than a month ago |
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The heat pump has been around since the 70's. Though it provides heating and cooling more efficiently for less cost than traditional systems, it has become widespread in the recent energy crunch. Warm and cool temperature control is achieved through the use of refrigeration technology, without fuel combustion.
Zoned air temperature control is a new development that compliments the efficiency....
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Radiant Floor Heating System In Plumbing, Heating, & Air - more than a month ago |
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What with modern environmental concerns, there are new ways to utilize or retrofit older technologies for use in conserving energy, reducing carbon emissions and at the same time providing people with comfortable living conditions. Radiantec (http://www.radiantec.com/index.php ) of Vermont, offers a simple, yet effective means of converting that antiquated boiler system to a system that....
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Green Contractors & VOC's In Plumbing, Heating, & Air - more than a month ago |
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Let's talk about facts. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's) account for most of the pollution that contributes to the greenhouse effect which is exasperating global warming. Much of the toxic air that comes from things we manufacture and use, can be found right in our homes.
Synthetic paint accounts for 20% of hydrocarbon pollution after gasoline usage. Paint contains high amounts....
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Basement Remodel - Risky Preconditions In Plumbing, Heating, & Air - more than a month ago |
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Moisture problems have a variety of sources and remedies. When contemplating a basement remodel an inspection should be done by the owner and perhaps someone who is experienced in basement moisture situations. Making this effort can make the difference in having a durable piece of work. Not taking into account this factor may lead to moisture and mold damage to your new remodel.....
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Copper Theft Epidemic In Plumbing, Heating, & Air - more than a month ago |
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Since the price of copper has increased dramatically over the past 3 years, copper theft has become a national problem that effects millions of people in a most personal manor. The dynamics of supply and demand shows that US copper production has been falling short by over a hundred tons annually. Partly due to rising industrialization in India and China. The result has....
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Radon Gas In Plumbing, Heating, & Air - more than a month ago |
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Radon gas takes the lives of an estimated 21,000 nonsmokers yearly in the form of terminal lung cancer. In terms of statistics, it ranks number two between deaths from smoking and second hand smoke, according to the Surgeon General.
Radon is a natural, orderless - radioactive gas resulting fro
m the decay of uranium, and seeps to the surface of the ground. It can come....
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Moisture Damage & Environmental Health In Plumbing, Heating, & Air - more than a month ago |
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Moisture is everywhere in the home. Even in the air around us. Where there's air and moisture there exists mold and mold growth in extreme cases. Moisture conditions in the bathroom where we shower and in the kitchen where we cook, gets into the crevices and collects. It causes floors to warp, paint to chip and enables mold and spores to coalesce throughout....
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Renotip: Plumbing Repair & Collateral Damage In Plumbing, Heating, & Air - more than a month ago |
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I have had service calls where the customer complained of a sudden drop in water pressure or a weak flow in the shower head. I always have to ask, "did you recently change your water heater or have a leaky pipe repair"?. The answer is almost inevitably a resounding "yes". ....
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