The word "sump" refers to a pit or low-lying area, typically in a basement or crawlspace, where water collects due to gravity. The term originates from Middle English "sump," meaning a marsh or low ground, and is related to Old English and Old Norse words for swamp or bog. Up north, sump pump can be found mostly in basements but most houses in Florida don't have basements. Still, we have crawl spaces, and our living spaces are just inches off the ground. Florida is a very rainy state. In fact, it is #5 of 50 for receiving the most rainfall ...
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In any field that has been around for a while, there will be all kinds of myths and wives' tales which accompany it. This hold especially true for the field of plumbing, which is thousands of years old. Modern plumbing usually involves conversation about anything happening in the home. This means pipes and fixtures within your residence which exist to make your life more convenient and sanitary. Let's take a look at some myths associated with plumbing and debunk them together... shall we? Flushable Wipes are Totally Safe to Flush They may advertise them as "flushable", but these materials simply ...
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Nobody wants to have to call a professional to their home to work on a problem. You already know it is going to be an expense before you even make the call. But that is the reality of dealing with complex systems, such as plumbing and electrical. You can do a great deal more damage trying to work on these things yourself vs. hiring a professional. Knowing when to call a professional plumber in Melbourne is important. You can save yourself untold amounts of money by having it done right the first time by a licensed pro. Here are some ...
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Modern plumbing makes the world a better place. It brings in fresh potable water and removes dirty and dangerous wastewater. It's one of the conveniences we take for granted. Whenever something goes wrong with our plumbing, it becomes apparent right away and you suddenly realize just how important it is. Before modern plumbing, humans were forced to live right on (or right near) water sources such as lakes, rivers, springs and streams. Modern plumbing allowed small villages to become towns and cities. Sometimes water is carried many miles from its source before it is used. You may ask yourself "what ...
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Florida is no stranger to disaster. Every year we look down the barrel of oncoming hurricanes and tropical storms. These storms bring with them high winds, flooding, tornados, flying objects and much more. Your home is a barrier to these storms but making sure the internal systems are built to withstand these natural disasters is the only way to go. Understanding Plumbing Vulnerabilities in Disasters Every disaster poses unique challenges to your plumbing system: Floods: Can overwhelm drainage systems, cause sewage backups, or contaminate water supplies. Earthquakes: May crack pipes, dislodge fittings, or disrupt municipal water lines. Hurricanes: Often combine ...
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Updating the look, feel and function of a bathroom in your home is beneficial in many ways. The look and feel breathes new life into the home. It also breathes new value into the home should the owner decide to sell it. Not only does a renovation make a bathroom more aesthetically pleasing but it also makes it more efficient and saves money on electricity and water. The average savings can be measured in hundreds of dollars up to even thousands of dollars. This is done by using more efficient toilets, shower heads and LED lights. So, what does it ...
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From time to time the City of Melbourne announces that it will temporarily switch its water treatment chemicals from chloramine to chlorine. The reason they make this change is due to bacterial resistance. Living organisms like bacteria, mold and fungus find ways to adapt to their environment. This includes being able to adapt to chemicals which kill it. By switching disinfectants once in a while, the city water managers can knock out any bacteria which are starting to adapt. Sometimes this can cause the water to smell and taste a bit like chlorine. Most people don't like this taste or ...
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If you have lived here for any length of time, you now that getting down to freezing temperatures is very rare. But, you also know it does happen from time to time. This begs the question: Can my pipes freeze here in Central Florida? A complete pipe freeze is very rare. The temps here don't get super cold like they do up north. I'm talking 0-20 degrees range. Extremely low temperatures over prolonged periods of time are how one gets frozen pipes. We rarely face those exact conditions. However, if and when we do expect freezing temperatures, there are ...
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Life is getting more expensive. There is no denying that. You can see that the price of everything has dramatically risen in the last few years. This fact has people searching for ways that they can save money around the home. We created this article to compile a short list of ways the average person can save money in their home in regards to plumbing. These tips may seem like common sense to some people or even no that big of a deal others, but we guarantee you that if you follow them, a great deal of money will be ...
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Renovating your kitchen can bring a fresh new feel to your home and to arguably the most important room in the home. If you want to experience something quite interesting, renovate your kitchen and see what new life it brings to your home. A full renovation consists of new appliances, perhaps a large hood for your new stove, paint for the walls, perhaps tiles and a new backsplash as well as other creature comforts like a new island complete with sink. It's true that full renovations can grow to be quite expensive. However, the value and utility it will bring ...
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