Is Your Water Pressure Too High?
Nothing is more frustrating than trying to get shampoo out of your hair under a showerhead that has a weak water flow. While low water pressure is not ideal in many circumstances, water pressure that is too high can be equally problematic. In fact, water pressure that exceeds 75 PSI can cause costly damage to the plumbing and appliances throughout your home. When it comes to water pressure, stronger is not always better.
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6 Common Pipe Issues
Regardless of whether you are on sewer or septic, your pipes are a critical component of your plumbing system. In fact, they do the “grunt work” of providing fresh water to your family and eliminating wastewater from your home. Unfortunately, when just one pipe fails, it can disrupt your entire plumbing operation. There are different types of pipes for different areas of your plumbing system. Pipe materials have also revolutionized since their beginning. Therefore, older homes may have different pipes than newer homes. The four most common types are PVC, PEX, Galvanized and Copper.
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Are You Exceeding the Capacity of Your Septic Tank?
While they all operate in much the same way, not all septic tanks are equal. A major difference involves the size of the tank. This is important because a septic tank’s capacity must be equal to or larger than the wastewater coming from the home. In other words, if you have a small septic tank for a very large family, you could end up with costly septic disasters or the need for very frequent pumpings.
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When Your Shower Smells Like Rotten Eggs
If your hot showers suddenly start smelling like rotten eggs, it may seem like a major problem. The reality, however, is that this is a common plumbing issue with a relatively simple fix in most cases. There are even a few things you can do on your own to narrow down the cause of the foul water odor.
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