Does the plumbing system in your Sacramento area home have issues? Is the system riddled with leaks, faults, and bad connections? Or, are you preparing to sell your old Sacramento home and are worried that antiquated pipes may be a sore point for potential buyers in a tough housing market? Maybe you just want to update the piping in your home to something new that meets the current California plumbing code.
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The second week of October promises to be an exciting time for fans of trenchless technology. That’s because the International Society of Trenchless Technology (ISTT) will be hosting its annual No-Dig Conference and Exhibition in Cape Town, South Africa on October 8-9, 2018.
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When it comes to proper home plumbing care, what you don’t know can hurt you quite a bit. Some of the worst damage and clogs result not from unusual circumstances, but seemingly normal, everyday habits that can cause long term problems if they’re allowed to continue. Fortunately, many of these behaviors are quite easily corrected, provided you have a basic understanding of how drain pipes and traps function.
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In 2012, the California legislature passed the Human Right to Water Act, which declared that all Californians had a right to “safe, clean, affordable and accessible water.” Unfortunately, the law was rather light on the details (and, more importantly, the funds) to ensure this would become a reality. While the government continues to debate the issue, some 360,000 Californians remain with unsafe drinking water, and at least 6 million residents are being served by water providers found to be in violation of state standards at some point in the last six years.
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Older houses are often cherished for their charm and character. Many that remain standing were built to unique specifications and constructed with materials that are prohibitively expensive in modern construction. For many young people looking to buy their first home, an old house that needs a little extra care is often an attractive option.
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Commercial plumbing is often subjected to far greater pressures than its residential counterparts. In most instances, commercial systems are more complex and see far heavier usage than the plumbing found in a typical household. After all, residential plumbing only has to serve the limited needs of the family living in the home. Commercial plumbing, in many instances, has to provide service to dozens, perhaps even hundreds of people, sometimes even around the clock.
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The garbage disposal is one of the most useful appliances in your kitchen. Installed in roughly half of American homes today, garbage disposals have gone from being prohibited by law in many localities (New York City famously banned them until 1997) to being a common feature in newer homes in just a few decades. Given their relatively recent adoption, it shouldn’t be surprising that there are a lot of myths about garbage disposals. While some of these misconceptions are harmless, others have the potential to cause serious damage to your disposal unit or your pipes. Here are five of the most common myths:
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A residential main water line is an often neglected, but absolutely critical component of a home’s plumbing system. As the pipe that carries water into the home, the main water line undergoes constant use. If any problems develop in the line, they could disrupt service, inflict serious property damage, and, in some cases, lead to significant health hazards.
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Plumbing has a history as old as human civilization itself. While every innovation and development hasn’t led cleanly to the next one, there have been a number of important moments in the long history of plumbing that still affect the world we live in today.
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Everyone loves a good “do-it-yourself” project. Until, of course, something goes terribly wrong. While there’s nothing wrong with making a proactive effort to fix minor plumbing problems or perform simple installations around your home, many do-it-yourselfers make small, but critical mistakes that can end up costing them a lot of money to fix. Here are a few DIY mistakes plumbers encounter on a regular basis.
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