What Is IPS?

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While it might be somewhat outdated, IPS—Iron Pipe Size—is a system of measuring pipes that is still used by a number of modern pipe manufacturers and the industries that use them. As such, understanding IPS is critical to ensuring that a plumber knows how to use the system. IPS, which is the more commonly used […]

What Is A House Repiping Service?

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Plumbing can be a complicated system. There are types of pipes flowing into your home delivering fresh, clean water, and then there are those that carry wastewater away. Older piping is traditionally made from copper piping. If you have ever seen a recent show about people stealing copper piping, then you understand the pipes that […]

When To Repipe Your Home?

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Your home’s plumbing is a complex system. Routed behind the walls of your home are hundreds of pipes all working together to bring and remove water from the property. The incoming water needs to be clean, and the exiting water pipes need to be free from leaks. However, this isn’t what every homeowner experiences. Whether […]

What Is A Cross Connection?

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Water is important. Water is needed for survival. Human beings drink water, and it is used in many recipes when cooking. Water is also used for hygiene and sanitary purposes. When the water becomes contaminated, it can lead to disease and sickness. Contamination can occur through what is known as a cross connection. This is […]

What Is Water Hammering?

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Your water pipes should not be making a sound. Every now and then you may hear gentle whooshing sounds, but other than that, they should not bother you. You may find yourself confused and worried when your water pipes suddenly begin banging loudly. You may be wondering where this sound is coming from and what […]