We all rely on some form of plumbing system to obtain water that we use in our daily lives. Whether it is water for cooking, cleaning, doing the laundry and flushing the toilet or irrigation systems for water fields and canals, people around the world have been using...
To flush or not to flush? We don’t mean to echo Hamlet and the writing of good ‘ole Bill Shakespeare here – and rightfully so. Because what we flush down the toilet really isn’t up for debate. There are a very small number of things that are acceptable to flush and a...
The main reasons why toilets overflow are due to a block in the drain, a blocked vent pipe or issues with the float inside the toilet tank. Regardless of the reason, an overflowing toilet can lead to a huge mess. The good news is you can minimize damage by knowing...
It’s never a good sign when you go to flush a toilet and the water won’t go down. Whether it’s waste, some sort of object that was flushed, or even just a lot of toilet paper, toilets clog from time to time. The good news is that most clogs are easy...
Does it seem like you’re always reaching for the toilet plunger to clear some sort of obstruction in the drainpipe? It’s no fun, and the root of the problem could stem from a variety of probabilities. In this post, we take a closer look at five reasons why...
When it comes to plumbing fixtures in the home, the toilet is no doubt one of the most important. This single implement is actually considered to be the biggest water consumer in the average house, accounting for up to 24 percent of all water usage. Toilets are one of...