Posts in Category ‘Plumbing Fixtures’
Honey, Is That You – or Do We Have a Plumbing Problem?
Plumbing system odors are annoying to say the least, but the worst part is that these are usually a sign of a bigger problem lurking within your plumbing system. If you have any strange odors in your Colorado Springs home emanating for your plumbing fixtures or if you just think that they are, call your […]
No Claptrap – Just the Straight Rap on Plumbing Traps
What is a Trap? Draining sewage and waste out of your Colorado Springs home or office can get smelly. That’s because fumes from gases like methane, nitrogen, hydrogen sulfide and carbon monoxide are a by-product of wastes. The job of a plumbing trap is to keep these gases (and their odors), and also small vermin, […]
A Word to the Water-Wise in Colorado Springs
The basic idea behind water-saving devices is to restrict water consumption rates where heaviest use occurs. Indoor Colorado Springs water usage runs at about 40 percent for toilets, 30 percent for baths and showers (more for baths), 15 percent for clothes washers and 15 percent for cooking and kitchen use. TOILET WATER SAVERS The first […]
All HET Up
Replace your gravity flush toilet with a high-efficiency model. The newest generation of high-efficiency toilets (HETs) are 20 percent more efficient than current federal standards. HETs not only take water efficiency to higher levels, they are frequently capable of flushing more waste. HETs are currently offered by all major fixture manufacturers. There is very little […]
Wasted Water is Money Down the Drain
Conserving water is a fantastic habit to get into to because it saves water and reduces waste-water treatment costs. Conserving hot water can even save you money on your Colorado Springs heating and cooling bills. Let us start by explaining how conserving water can result in potential cost savings. Basically it’s a simple process in […]
What’s “On Tap”
In the market for a new faucet? Sure you can buy a boring cheapie for $50 that will cost you more in the long run for repairs or replacement. Spend a bit more and get a spectacular gem packed with hardworking features that will last your lifetime. A faucet is the hardest working part of […]
