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Monthly Archives: July 2013

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Can hot water freeze faster than cold water?

Plumbing MaintenanceBy WattersPlumbingJuly 31, 2013

In short, hot water does freeze faster than cold water under a wide range of circumstances. It is not impossible and has been seen to occur in a number of experiments. However, despite claims often made by one source or another, there is no well-agreed explanation for how this phenomenon occurs. Different mechanisms have been…

How do I keep from being “shocked” in the shower?

Plumbing MaintenanceBy WattersPlumbingJuly 31, 2013

Do you turn on the shower and feel an occasional buzz or shock through the faucet? You may have a corroded joint or bad neutral that could be affecting your plumbing. At the rough-in time, it is important to run pipes with enough volume and pressure so that many fixtures can be used at the…

Why does my water heater run out so quickly now?

Plumbing MaintenanceBy WattersPlumbingJuly 31, 2013

Several things could happen. First check the shower head volume if shower’s are too quick. A new shower head puts out about 2.5 gallons a minute. Some older heads put out 5 gallons a minute. Working with the shower head would double shower length in this case. In some cases, the dip tube on the…

Everything You Need to Know About Plumbing Air Gaps

Plumbing MaintenanceBy WattersPlumbingJuly 31, 2013

Updated: November 2022 In the plumbing industry, air gaps are an essential design element to understand! The experts at Watters Plumbing are here to help you learn more about air gaps, what they are, why they are important, and what you should look for. What is an air gap and why is it important? Plumbing…

What is a vent, and what does it do for the plumbing system?

Plumbing MaintenanceBy WattersPlumbingJuly 31, 2013

If you look on your roof, you will see pipes sticking out of the roof approx. 12″ high. For every pipe that goes down, one needs to go up. The obvious reason we have vents is that sewer gases need to be vented outside of the dwelling. Not so obvious is what happens if they…

My toilet seems to have a leak but I can’t find it. After the tank fills, the water goes down a few inches and it has to fill again.

Plumbing MaintenanceBy WattersPlumbingJuly 31, 2013

There are two things to check. First, check that the stopper at the bottom is in good condition. If in doubt, change it, which is easily done. Also check that the chain from the float to the stopper is not hanging down in the drain under the stopper. If all those are okay, check that…

My toilet keeps sweating and the dripping water is ruining the floor. What can I do?

Plumbing MaintenanceBy WattersPlumbingJuly 31, 2013

The water on the toilet tank is actually condensation, caused by cold water chilling the tank, which in turn draws moisture from the warm bathroom air. To stop this, you can purchase a tempering valve that allows you to mix a small amount of warm water with that going into the toilet tank. Or there…

What causes my pipes to hammer?

Plumbing MaintenanceBy WattersPlumbingJuly 31, 2013

Water rushing through the pipe and out the faucet moves with speed and force. When you shut off the faucet, the water flow is brought to an abrupt halt and that energy has to go somewhere. The result is the ‘pounding’ noise you hear. Products are available on the market to eliminate this problem.

Why is water leaking down the pipes that connect under the sink to my faucets? It is causing mold.

Plumbing MaintenanceBy WattersPlumbingJuly 31, 2013

You might get lucky and solve the problem just by tightening the fittings to the faucet with a basin wrench, which is usually the only tool that can reach up there. If not, replace the connections with braided stainless flex tubing. Once the leak is history, treat the mold with a strong bleach solution (using…

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