tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4323687629618741619.post2992779831973848507..comments2023-08-13T02:40:53.701-05:00Comments on Don't worry, be happy . . . . .: Plumbing 101alchemisshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06596474675610701354noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4323687629618741619.post-80501820497464651412012-12-29T20:17:51.355-06:002012-12-29T20:17:51.355-06:00Much like with a computer system (a sound card, fo...Much like with a computer system (a sound card, for example), plumbing has input and output pieces. The input is your water coming in. Cold water is pumped under enough pressure to travel to your floor, and in through a faucet. Warm water, on the other hand, first has to go through a water heater. The optimal heating temperature that's been proven to be cost-effective and warm enough for most appliances like dishwashers is 120 degrees Fahrenheit (certain fixtures like laundry machines, for example, might require temperatures around 150 degrees for optimal performance). If you're planning the piping in a building that's located in an area where you know your water supplier will provide "hard" water - which is water that can leave mineral buildup on the piping - you might want to stick with non-corrosive materials. Copper and galvanized steal, as well as brass or wrought iron are good examples. Pipes with smaller diameters are prone to affecting the performance of your fixtures the most.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.squidoo.com/choosing-and-hiring-sydney-plumber" rel="nofollow">Read here</a> for more stories and tipsChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10022527962673781028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4323687629618741619.post-87923613380861416982011-11-30T05:34:30.154-06:002011-11-30T05:34:30.154-06:00A lot of customers are seeking plumbing assistance...A lot of customers are seeking plumbing assistance, as property resale value, unexpected clogs, pipe damage and many others are popular issues. There are several tips on how to approach choosing a perfect plumber.Plumbinghttp://www.bes.co.uk/noreply@blogger.com