Plumbing: A Guide to Pipes, Pumps and Water Pressure

Posted on: 18 July 2016
A slow draining or blocked sink can be a real pain. While a lot of people will immediately reach for a powerful chemical drain cleaners, there is another option. While chemical cleaners can be very effective, the majority of them contain sodium hydroxide. Sodium hydroxide can cause irritation to your respiratory system and can cause burns if it comes into contact with your skin. However, you do have other less harsh options for clearing your drains.
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Posted on: 13 July 2016
Your bathroom water pipes are vital for enabling all functions, so any corrosion not only causes potential health hazards, but also causes failures and bad odours in the entire plumbing system when left unattended. This guide equips you with signs of corroded bathroom water pipes. If you notice any of these signs, be sure to call a qualified plumber immediately to prevent any further problems. Your Water Is Discoloured
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Posted on: 24 May 2016
Although plumbing is one of the most important systems of the home, homeowners tend to ignore plumbing issues until they become a serious problem. One of the main reasons for this is that they want to avoid the costs of plumbing repairs, as long as their plumbing system is still functional. However, neglecting to attend to these problems as they crop up could lead to irreparable water damage in your home.
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Posted on: 24 May 2016
Grease traps are a common plumbing fixture in a large number of restaurants. True to their name, these plumbing devices are used to trap fats, oil, grease and other solid particles from the wastewater produced in a dining establishment. Having underlined the importance of grease arrestors, the article below discusses a few things to look out for when undertaking a DIY inspection of a restaurant grease trap. This information would be beneficial to today's restaurant owner.
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