The Story of Plumbing
Plumbing is the art and science of working with metals. Over time the quality of plumbing, and plumbing materials has evolved, changed, and improved.
These improvements increase the quality of Life. Even though plumbing has a connection to metals, plumbing materials are not always metal. In the past plumbing was made of lead, copper, stone pipes (stones with holes), wooden pipes (red wood plank boxes, bricks, blocks of rock, and clay.
They were used to form water way channels and pipes.
Plumbing can bless our lives in many ways, like saving us a trip to the river or lake for a drink or a bath, and save us from going to the out-house.
We can take a hot shower, run the dishwasher, get ice from the ice maker, wash the clothes in the washing machine, and water our lawns and gardens.
In the past, and today in some parts of the world, unfit water can be a serious threat to people’s health. If clothes washing and bathing are taking place
up-stream in a river everyone down stream can be affected by bitter taste, dirty water, disease, sickness, and bad health. The problem is worse today,
there are a lot more people and a fixed amount of water. We have to properly dispose of our waste water, keeping it separated from our drinking water.
Sometimes the problem is what is inside the water, and sometimes the problem is the piping material that carries the water.
Plumbing materials can be dangerous.
The old but sage saying “buyer beware” is the best advise. There are links and information on this site to help you to become aware.
Some blame the downfall of the Roman Empire on plumbing, Lead (a heavy metal) can cause insanity and blindness. The Romans used lead pipes to
supply their water, and the rest is history. Plumbers still have many problems to solve as populations increase.
The challenges and problems of plumbing are the same but more complex, how to keep the water "clean", and how to keep the waste water out of the
clean drinking water, in a safe, effective, efficient manner, and at an economical price. Gold and silver would be the best of pipe materials, but they are
very expensive. Copper pipe is becoming more expensive. Plastic and poly pipes cost less.
There are many pipe material choices. Some plumbing materials today can make you sick, insane, sterile, blind, and even bring on death.
There are serious debates raging about the use of Plastic pipes (PEX Kitec PVC CPVC Polys Plastic Epoxy). Even the plastic bottles we use to store
water and other beverages have been shown to contribute to disease of the brain, heart and kidneys. Bottled water is often nothing more than city tap
water that is stored and shipped in a plastic bottle. We all know not to drink out of a plastic garden hose. Now there are "improved hoses" being used to
supply household water. When plastics burn they release a deadly poisonous gas called Dioxin.
Some of the arguments against the “plastic plumbing” are health concerns like "the molecular structure of the Plastic Resins are like pesticide and are carcinogens that leach into the water and water supply." Some of the quality concerns are that plastics become brittle with age. When a plastic pipe has
a failure the pipe or joints usually blow apart and cause a costly flooding. Plastics do not stand up to sun light either.
It is recommended that a “water filtration” or “water purification” system be installed on every building or house. Aside from the fact that our water sources
may have infiltration of pollution, is that the plumbing systems may contain lead and plastic. The problem is getting worse and growing. Most older water
supply systems contain lead. If you have older plumbing pipes you should have it replaced even before your pipes leak or rust shut.
Waste water and sewer water can be a health hazard, and must be kept safely separated from rivers, lakes, streams, wells, the water table, and oceans.
Waste water must be treated before it can be dumped in waterways. The sewer treatment process must meet minimal standards, but treated water is not
safe to drink or to wash in. Reclaimed or treated water is used in various ways, there is a growing concern that reclaimed water is polluting most of our
water tables and storage supplies with drugs and chemicals that are leaching in.
Some water districts reclaim sewer water and use that "treated" water, to irrigate parks, highways and golf courses. Never drink water from irrigation
systems unless that water is "safe" and so labeled. Some water districts are "treating" us to reclaimed sewer water by introducing treated sewer water
into our drinking water. This "treated" water policy is not always made public. There are public assurances that this reclaimed sewer water is "safe" and
will be properly treated with "safe” chemicals like fluoride and chlorine (two poisons). Plumbing is the most important service system in your home.
Proper plumbing systems supply us with safe drinking water, water for preparing food, bathing, washing clothes, and washing other house hold items l
ike dishes, eating utensils, pots, and pans.
Plumbing water also provides proper disposal of the waste water that we use. There are two types of wastewater; 1.) Black Water is water that usually
contains bio-organic matter that comes from toilets, and from sinks that are used in food preparation like kitchen sinks. 2.) Grey Water is water that comes
from bathroom sinks, tubs, showers, and laundry that contains minimal bio-organic matter.
When it comes to plumbing, there are two basic systems; supply and sewer drainage. It is extremely important that the two systems never directly
connect to each other. If the two systems connect, or potentially connect, it is considered a "cross connection". Cross connections are very dangerous
and the consequence of a cross connection can result in sickness and death. It is important that the drinking systems be properly separated from the
sewer drain system.
There are strict plumbing rules and instructions for installing plumbing called "Codes." These plumbing codes protect us from unsafe plumbing situations
and installations. Plumbing codes can be different from state to state, or from city to city, there can also be codes that are universal in application.
Codes can also be multi-level based, on various issues; federal concerns, state issues, county requirement, city need, energy conservation,
water table levels, streams, rivers, lakes, altitude, temperature, and soil conditions.
Plumbing systems include the following parts;
1. Water supply
2. Water drainage and sewer
3. Water heating and sometimes, home heating
4. Gas systems to supply gas for water heating, home heating, and cooking
5. Landscape water drainage around homes, decks, patios, and water areas
Plumbing water supply systems can also be considered public or private. A water well located on private property used by a person that water supply
would be considered a "private water" supply system. If the water were supplied by a local agency it would be considered a "public water" supply system.
Water can come from various sources like rivers, lakes, streams, and wells. That water is held in storage until used, potable (drinkable) water is usually
treated with filtration, ozone, or chlorine separately or in combination before it enters the house for use.
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It is important to understand the scope of the project before any work is started. If you notice an isolated leak or a small portion of your
existing piping or valves that are corroded or cracked you may be able to repair the problem and not install a new system. If you are
experiencing low water pressure throughout all faucets in your house or notice large corrosion or several leaks it may be time to repipe your
home.
With repiping your water will be cleaner and flow faster. Repiping allows your family to be able to take a comfortable shower, wash dishes,
water the lawn, wash laundry, and in fact, use all faucets and fixtures at the same time. Repipe
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- Damage caused by water is one of the largest sources of insurance claims, and if the repair job is not done correctly, more problems can occur. Water must be rapidly dried from
- all affected areas—otherwise, your wood could warp and swell, electrical parts could short and cause fires, metals could rust, and remaining moisture could lead to deadly mold infestations.
- Jarvis has worked with all major insurance companies in our area to quickly return water-damaged homes to pre-loss condition.Our professionals understand the importance of quickly and efficiently drying and repairing all water causing damages. We are experts with years of experience in quickly evaluating the source and damage caused by water.
- We utilize our state-of-the-art equipment to dry the wet areas, clean and sanitize all affected areas, and finally repair and restore your home to normal. Throughout the process
- we measure the moisture and humidity levels so that we are sure your home is dry and mold-free. Restoration watersmokefirerestoration
Repiping Experts - Proper installation is the most important step to ensure a safe, reliable and efficient system. There are 7 major steps included in a repiping installation
and we have summarized each step - The re-piping process is also known as a repipe job (re-pipe, re-piping, repiping, new piping, re-plumbing, re plumbing.
Piping and piping replacement). Re-piping and repipe is part of the plumbing C-36 license classification. We are licensed expert plumbers. We are re-pipers. We are experienced repipe specialists. Why repipe? As the pipes of a plumbing system age, these pipes will need to be replaced because of corrosion, rust, a leak, leaks,
slab leaks, pin hole leaks, soft copper leaking, low water pressure, and rusty water. This replacement process is referred to as "re-piping" or getting your house or
Air Conditioning - The decisions you make about heating, ventilation and air conditioning - or HVAC - in your home or business directly affect your monthly energy usage and utility bills, as well as your health. Throughout this site, you’ll learn more about the costs and benefits of a new
home comfort system vs. an older system, find valuable information about air filters and air purifiers, gather tips on air conditioning
maintenance and installation, and learn what to look for in choosing a company to install your home comfort system.
From basic, energy-saving models to sophisticated, technology-based systems, there are a wide variety of home comfort systems to choose
from. Heating and cooling system installation requirements differ depending on the type of your home or building. Some homes were designed
for split systems, with the air conditioner or heat pump outside and the furnace or air handler with cooling coil inside. While other homes were
built to accommodate a single package unit outside the house, with only the ductwork and supply/returns inside. More AirConditioning
When planning your home renovation, you may be working with a wide range of people.
- Architect - The architect designs the plans and creates a list of material specifications. He or she can also provide references for contractors who can implement your home renovation.
- General contractor - The general contractor oversees the entire and oversees the subcontractors, such as electrical, plumbing, painting, or roofing. Some contractors can help with planning and
- designing your renovation, while others do only the actual renovation work.
- Interior designer - The interior designer can help plan your rooms to make them more functional and can solve space problems, as well as give your home a whole new look.
- Design/build contractor - A design/build contractor sees the renovation job through start to finish. Design/build contractors usually work in conjunction with an architect or interior designer to help
- with the planning and designing phase.
With any potential craftsperson, it's important to thoroughly discuss your needs, review their portfolios and references so you can examine the quality of work, and make an informed
decision.
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home comfort system vs. an older system, find valuable information about air filters and air purifiers, gather tips on air conditioning
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