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		<title>Expert Plumbing Advice on Replacing Clogged Water Heater Drain Valves</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 07:34:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Professional plumbers from plumbing companies Dallas TX recommend draining your water heater tank once a year to rid it of sediments accumulated from cold tap water.  The sediments hamper the efficiency of water heaters, and unless removed yearly, it can shorten the life span of your water heaters.  If you attempt to drain your water heater tank (following proper procedure and safety guidelines) and you find that the water heater drain valve is clogged, you may need to replace it.  This post from plumbing companies Dallas TX teaches you how. Before replacing your water heater drain valve, try a little troubleshooting first: open the pressure relief valve to allow some air to get into the tank.  It is usually found by the side of the tank, near the top.  While the valve is still open, poke a thin wire into the valve inlet.  If this does not work, you need [...]
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		<title>Basic Plumbing Background</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 03:04:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Plumbers are individuals who have gone to trade school in order to learn how to install and repair plumbing systems, fixtures, and various types of equipment such as hot water heaters, and water and sewage systems.   This trade is one that those who develop their plumbing skills can expect to be very busy and prosperous in because every home around the world has plumbing and the need for a professional plumber at some point in time. The idea of early plumbing began during the Greek, Roman, and Chinese times with the building of public baths around 2700 B.C.  Use of the public baths created the need for potable water and waste drainage.  In order to prevent theft of water, the early Romans used lead pipe inscription to keep track of information on the manufacturer and owner of the plumbing system.  Progress in the technology of plumbing did not improve [...]
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		<title>The Standard One Hole Faucet has some New Designs</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 21:35:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[single hole bathroom faucet]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[With so many new designs available in plumbing fixtures you might wonder if the single hole lavatory faucet is still being manufactured. This style has one hole in the faucet where the water flows through. The one hole design has always been the predominate type of faucet for use in a bathroom and has a strong steady stream of water. This style is still being designed although there are some new styles available. In addition to the straight faucet with two handles you will find the modern designed curved faucet. There are also some styles that use a single tap or handle as the source of both cold and hot water temperatures. The single tap is available on the straight or curved models and is usually placed at the top back post section of a faucet. The Moen company makes several styles of a single hole bathroom faucet with different [...]
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		<title>Differences between a Modern and Apron Sink</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 10:58:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Kitchen]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you’re decorating a kitchen there are two main choices when it comes to the sink – a modern or apron sink. There are, of course, a large number of different styles and designs available within these categories. The first thing you should do though is decide between the two broad categories to help narrow down your options. This article will discuss the differences between a modern and apron sink. The main difference between the two is that an apron sink has a much deeper basin than a modern one. This has almost become a design feature in itself but originally it was to allow the person washing up to have more space to work with. If you regularly find that your basin isn’t big enough to cope with the amount of washing up you have to do then an apron sink may be the answer. Another difference is that [...]
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		<title>How To Unclog A Toilet Without A Plunger</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:47:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the most stressful situations a person can encounter is to try and learn how to unclog a toilet without a plunger. There are not too many options on how to do this and it depends on the clogging reason to determine if a household remedy is going to work. It is of the utmost importance to not flush the toilet when you notice that it is clogged. Doing this will most definitely flood the toiled and your bathroom. It is advisable to wait 5 minutes to see if some of the water drains out, this way you will know how severe you problem is. One of the most common remedies for unclogging a toilet without a plunger is to take a clothing hanger, straighten it out and insert one of the ends into the toilet. If the reason for the clogging is paper, the water and the hanger [...]
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		<title>Plumbing Applications of Sewage Pumps</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:01:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sewage pumps are great whenever someone’s septic tank gets clogged up and the homeowners have had to go through the experience of having to call a professional septic tank cleaner to suck the sewage out of their septic tanks. This is a very expensive procedure to have to cope with. Wouldn’t it be nice if homeowners had the facilities to pump out their own septic tanks? Now that is possible. The great thing about these pumps is that they are not that expensive, and the homeowner can use the pumps to pump out their own sewage whenever they feel that they need to. If you cannot locate one of these sewage pumps at a store near you, you can do a little research on the internet and find them. There is one pump package deal that comes with its own pump and storage container. All you will need to do [...]
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		<title>Plumbing Emergencies</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:56:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We will examine several types of plumbing emergencies you might encounter. In plumbing emergencies such as leaks the first thing to do is cut off the water supply. You need to familiarize yourself as to the location of the shut off valve and how to access it before a plumbing emergency arises. It is usually located outside the house near the street. If you have a pipe that leaks or breaks the main valve should be shut off. If you have to turn off the main water supply you should immediately turn off the power to your hot water heater. Failure to do so could result in possible greater damage to your system. If you discover a frozen pipe, slowly thaw it with warm air from a hair dryer or heat tape. Do not thaw with high heat. An alternative solution for thawing frozen pipes is to wrap the frozen [...]
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		<title>Tools For Cleaning Rain Gutters</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:11:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rain gutter cleaning tools provide a common function regardless of their design type. There are multiple forms of the tools, all with different mechanisms that act as leaf or debris removal devices in order to provide proper water flow through a gutter system. Gutter cleaning tools, due to their variety of ability and design types, range in price in a large way. Some systems use different power sources or no power source at all to clean a gutter. There are a number of retailers and manufacturers that sell the gutter cleaning products, making it easy to find the right tool that will provide the best cleaning ability. Some gutter cleaning tools use high-pressured water as the main cleaning mechanism. Pressure washers provide a constant stream of fast moving water to blow away and push leaves or debris down or out of the gutter bed. Other forms of gutter cleaning tools [...]
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		<title>Hiring the Right Plumber or Plumbing Company</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 03:26:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most home-owners dread the day that they need to hire a plumber or plumbing company to perform any kind of plumbing work in their home. It is certainly understandable that home-owners would rue the day they have to call a plumber; they are extremely expensive! Not only are plumbers generally very expensive, it is very difficult to know whether a plumber or plumbing company is reputable. Now of course for larger companies you could look at reviews on sites like MerchantCircle.com but far too often these reviews are fake. Companies will frequently post fake reviews in order to make themselves seem stronger than they really are. This makes it difficult to know whether or not the company is  trustworthy or deceptive. There are a couple of ways that home-owners can protect themselves and make the most informed decision when hiring a plumber: 1. Search for Independent Reviews: There are several [...]
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