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Plumbing System Vent – Simple But Vital

Posted on August 15, 2005 by Tim Carter

Understanding your plumbing system vent and drainage systems can help you tackle problems that arise. Read and be forearmed.

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Hot Water Recirculating System

Posted on August 15, 2005 by Tim Carter

A hot water recirculating system will give you instant hot water - no waiting. But installing them is easier in some homes than in others. Hot water recirculating systems give you instant gratification - steaming hot water at the fixture.

Posted in Bathrooms, Plumbing Design | 1 Comment

Retro-Fit Recirculating Pump Comparison

Posted on August 15, 2005 by Tim Carter

Wondering if one home recirculating pump offers advantages over another? Before you set up a hot water recirculating system, this information may help you decide.

Posted in Bathrooms, Plumbing Design | 3 Comments

Soldering Water Valves

Posted on August 14, 2005 by Tim Carter

Should you solder water valves when they are open or closed? Correct soldering depends on the type of valve.

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Septic Tank Maintenance

Posted on August 12, 2005 by Tim Carter

Septic tanks can serve you over 200 years if you size the septic tank and system properly and regularly provide septic tank maintenance. Follow these tips for treating septic tanks right.

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Garbage Disposal for Septic Tank Manufacturer

Posted on August 12, 2005 by Tim Carter

Your septic system can handle a garbage disposal. Here is one long time manufacturer of an excellent garbage disposal for your septic tank.

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Safe Septic Tank Additives

Posted on August 12, 2005 by Tim Carter

Septic systems can be harmed by putting certain additives in the septic tank. Septic tanks need bacteria to function properly. Harmful additives can kill the bacteria and cause major damage to septic systems, leading to costly septic tank problems, dysfunction of septic drain fields, and pollution of ground water.

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Steam Room Construction Tips

Posted on August 10, 2005 by Tim Carter

Before you can enjoy your soothing steam bath, you need to understand how to properly construct steam rooms, or there may be problems. Home steam rooms need to be built correctly, or moisture could be a major problem in these steam room enclosures.

Posted in Bathrooms, Showers | 2 Comments

Steam Bath Unit Companies

Posted on August 10, 2005 by Tim Carter

If a soothing steam bath is on your wish list, check these companies and these questions about steam baths. Find the right steam bath generator for you.

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Steam Bath Check Up

Posted on August 10, 2005 by Tim Carter

Is your steam bath acting up? Or not working at all? A common thread in steam baths is that everything must be right for a steam bath generator to function properly. Give this check up to your home steam bath.

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