When the copper expands as hot water passes through it, it can bang into joints, brackets, other supports and even the walls of your home. Expanding copper and the noise that come with it is nothing to worry about – it is a well-known property of the metal. How doRead More →
Ultimately, the recirculating system had to be repiped at a six-figure cost—and more, if you include lost revenues. … Unfortunately, these systems can be vulnerable to flow-accelerated corrosion, sometimes called erosion corrosion, which in turn can quickly mushroom into a costly and disruptive problem. How much does it cost toRead More →
The 121-hectare (300-acre) protected area was established with the focus on conservation of the native flora and fauna, and preservation of the geological features in the Jacksons Creek, a part of the Maribyrnong valley, north-west of Melbourne. How has volcanic activity shaped organ pipes National Park? The park features aRead More →
Yellow Gas Line Thread Seal Tape is compatible with a broad range of gases and liquids, as well as compatible with many piping materials. … Gas, Natural Gas, petroleum solvents, steam, vegetable oils, water and many more. NOT FOR USE ON LINES CARRYING OXYGEN. Is PTFE tape the same asRead More →
If you notice a loud knocking sound only when you shut the water off – and not when it’s running – your plumbing is probably suffering from water hammer. … If your arrestors have failed, you’ll have to call in a professional plumber to install new ones. Knocking noises inRead More →
Pour a generous quantity of baking soda into the smelly drain. Wait for about 45 minutes, and then pour down an equal quantity of vinegar. This will cause foaming as the vinegar reacts with the soda (great science project for the kids). Wait for another 15 minutes before running hotRead More →
An exhaust wrap is a fantastic heat protection product. … You will see a reduction in temperatures around the exhaust resulting in more horsepower. This increase in horsepower is down to increased engine efficiency. The exhaust wrap keeps heat in the header instead of it dissipating around the engine. DoesRead More →
Can water softener clean pipes? Over time, hardness is removed from your pipes by your water softener and flushed out through your taps or water-fed appliances, and down the drain. … You’ll soon start to see a reduction in limescale build-up in your kettle and other household appliances that useRead More →
As you know, ingesting lead can be very dangerous for your family. While lead was no longer used in the service lines as of the 1960’s, galvanized pipes were still used as late as 1990. Even without the lead hazard, the corrosion caused by these pipes could build up inRead More →
Polybutylene water pipes take about 10 to 15 years to deteriorate. … Even if you fix one section of a ploybutylene water pipe, it simply moves to another section of the pipe and starts the process all over again. Once leaks are found, the best course of action is toRead More →