Plumbing DIY
Two Ways to Stop Leaks in Flexible Plumbing Supply Lines
Flexible Plumbing Supply Lines Two basic types of flexible supply lines are available – tubing or braided hoses. Plain and corrugated copper tubing and plastic tubing require ferrules and nuts for connections to the stop valve. The fixture ended differs for faucets or toilets. Braided flexible supply lines – either plastic or stainless steel –…
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10 Things To Remember When Installing Any New Faucet
Faucet Installation Tips Although it is a simple job, installing a new faucet can be challenging. Because of the location of the faucet, the tricky part is accessing the parts, says your local Santa Cruz plumber. You will probably end up on your back reaching up behind the sink to loosen the faucet mounting nuts,…
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How to Prevent Your Pipes From Freezing?
As we approach winter, we are forced to adapt to long nights, chilly temperatures and large heating bills. One thing that you should be thinking about is the pipes in your house freezing. Even if it’s not ideal, you might need to pay for plumbing services. This is a very real and quite serious problem…
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10 DIY Plumbing Tips That Will Save You A Lot Of Time And Money
Are you tired of hiring plumbing services for issues that you could fix or avoid yourself? We know it’s not always necessary for homeowners to call out a plumber for issues like drain cleaning. With these quick tips, you’ll be able to save yourself a lot of time and money, fixing many of the common…
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Benefits To Installing Pressure Reducing Valves
High water pressure in your home can cause a whole host of troubles with your plumbing system. Things like banging pipes, loud dishwasher and washing machines, and leaks can all be attributed to high water pressure. Not to mention the impact that it has on your water and power bills each month. Even just a…
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