Plumbing 101 Tip

Dangers of high water pressure.

Did you know that your water pressure may be causing major damage to your plumbing? If your water pressure is above 80 PSI you may need a pressure reducing valve installed.

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Routine Toilet Maintenance

The following tips will help not only extend the life of your toilet but will also help water conservation efforts. Remember: every drop counts!

#1) Replace your toilet flapper annually.

#2) Check for leaks annually.

Directions for Toilet leak detection:
Dispense a few drops of food coloring into your toilet tank. DO NOT FLUSH! Wait 10 minutes... If the water in the bowl turns color, you have a leak. Call your plumber to correct the problem.

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Filtered Water

Did you know: You can have a water filtration system put in your home?

That's right! No more bottled water or pitcher type filter cartridges.

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Plumbing DIY

Do It Yourself:

(jollymom.com)

Use salt, baking soda and vinegar to clean out plumbing and sewer drains. Water use can leave calcium, lime, mineral and rust deposits inside of drains and plumbing pipes. Hair, food and other debris also clog pipes and drains. Use vinegar to remove lime, calcium and rust and to disinfect the drain. Salt and baking soda scrub the insides of the drains and pipes. Baking soda also helps with bad odors. These three materials are safe on plumbing and for pets and children.
(ehow.com)

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Plumbing Fun Facts:

The word "plumbing" comes from the Latin plumbum for lead, as pipes were once made from lead.
The use of lead for potable water declined sharply after World War II because of increased awareness of the dangers of lead poisoning. At this time, copper piping was introduced as a better and safer alternative to lead pipes.^[3]
(wikipedia.org)

Did you Know?

Did you Know?

Regulations:
Much of the plumbing work in populated areas is regulated by government or quasi-government agencies due to the direct impact on the public's health, safety, and welfare. Plumbing installation and repair work on residences and other buildings generally must be done according to plumbing and building codes to protect the inhabitants of the buildings and to ensure safe, quality construction to future buyers. If permits are required for work, plumbing contractors typically secure them from the authorities on behalf of home or building owners.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plumbing#History

That's right!  Make sure that your plumber is licensed and ALWAYS pulls permits for projects requiring them.  Price Wise Plumbing, Co. will always pull a permit on work that requires one and will let you, the customer, know when inspection has been passed.  "Call the Nice Guys at Price Wise!" for a job well done.

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Plumbing Riddle

Riddle: What is the one thing you’ll never see a plumber do?
Answer: Bite his nails.


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Lead vs. Copper

Plumbing Fun Facts:

The word "plumbing" comes from the Latin plumbum for lead, as pipes were once made from lead.
The use of lead for potable water declined sharply after World War II because of increased awareness of the dangers of lead poisoning. At this time, copper piping was introduced as a better and safer alternative to lead pipes.^{[3]
(wikipedia.org)}

COPPER PIPE
(store.aihalaska.com)

LEAD PIPE
(laxmiengineeringworks.com)

Plumbing Funnies :)

Plumbing Funnies:
A local doctor called a plumber out in the middle of the night because one of his toilets was blocked.
He insisted that it was urgent and that they attend immediately. Upon arrival they lifted the toilet lid, threw in two aspirins, and said ‘If it’s still there in the morning, give us another ring.’
(draincom.com)

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Q & A

Q: What did people use before Toilet Paper was invented?

A:  A scraper.  This was mussel shell used to "scrape" you clean. Corncobs were often used in the southern U.S.  The Romans used a stick with a sponge on one, hence the phrase; " the wrong end of the stick". 


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April Showers bring May flowers... and, root problems.

April showers bring May flowers... and, root problems. 

If you are having issues with your lavatories, bathtub, etc. backing up... you may have roots in your lines.  Tree roots are looking for any water source they can tap into right now and that could cause major problems if you have a crack or whole in your water line.  Before you poor gallons of treatment down the drain... "Call the Nice Guys at Price Wise!" 

We will send a licensed technician out to diagnose the problem.  Remember: we have 24 hour emergency service too! 

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Fun Facts :)

FUN FACTS:

The first flushing toilet, and plumbing system was in the Minoan royal palace of Knossos on the island of Crete in about 1700 - 1000 BC

Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Who_invented_indoor_plumbing#ixzz1sy36ho47

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Drip drip drop little April Showers...

April is the month that things start warming up and that jolt of warmth could cause some issues when it comes to your water heater.  If your water heater is located in an attic this could cause MAJOR chaos.  If a water heater fails in the attic... you will have rain drops falling on your head... in your house.

The temperature change of the water coming into the water heater, (whether colder or hotter), can cause your water heater to malfunction, especially if the unit is more than 10 years old.  It is always a good idea to have a service tech check your water heater annually.  Water heater flushes are a great idea annually also. 

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Quotes for Plumbing jobs...

Quotes for plumbing jobs can be a hassle!  Don't let it get to you, "Call the Nice Guys at Price Wise!"  We will send a licensed plumber to take a look at your project and make sure that we are giving you our best possible rates by checking on current prices for the supplies needed to complete the project.  Sometimes we can even quote a project over the phone!!! 

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Don't let your toilet "run" your life...

Are you CONSTANTLY headed back into the bathroom after someone, (one of the kids perhaps), have been in there to "jiggle" the toilet handle to stop it from running?  Don't let your toilet "run" your life.  "Call the nice guys at Price Wise!"  We will have one of our professional service technicians over to correct your problem and in the process save you valuable time as well as money.  A toilet that functions properly isn't allowing your hard earned money to "go down the drain"...

SAVE WATER AND SAVE MONEY!!! 
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Taking the trash out...

Have you ever had a serviceman come to your home and leave an awful mess for you to have to deal with afterward?  Please know that with Price Wise Plumbing, Co. we do our very best to leave your home looking the same or even better than what we found it.  If we can't repair something that has been compromised during a project, we will make sure to find someone who can help you. 

Don't settle for a mess, "Call the Nice Guys at Price Wise!"

Getting to the "root" of the problem...

Are you having problems with your kitchen sink or toilet stopping up?  You're thinking, "I haven't put anything down the sink I wasn't supposed to and I haven't flushed anything that I wasn't supposed to... what's the deal?"  Well...it may be mother nature's way of saying "Hello!  It's Spring time." 

When Spring starts waking everything up and things start growing, the growth goes EVERYWHERE.  This includes your water lines, sewer lines etc.  If there is a break in your line the roots of trees and such with naturally go toward that water source and then grow into the line.  THIS is the "root" of your stoppage. 

If you think you might have a problem, feel free to call us at: 972-439-4303 or 903-884-0640

Thanks,
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"Spring Break Special" Water Heater $1150.00 INSTALLED!*

*50 gallon gas or electric "tank type" water heater, includes 6 year warranty  (easy install only, please call for details)

Expires March 16, 2012

Discount ID: SPCP12

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