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Modular homes
Putting the finishing touches on this home. Most of the fixtures are pre installed, however there is much that needs to be completed upon...
Dec 7, 20181 min read
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Secret stack leak
Found a bad sewer leak tucked behind wall paneling in a basement. The home inspector sure found it right away
Dec 3, 20181 min read
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Boiler relay switch and transformer
You boiler's brain is the relay. It gives power to low voltage hardware and tell each piece what to do. Relay systems vary, and sometimes...
Dec 2, 20181 min read
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Gas leaks
Small leaks can happen at loose joints with regulators to stoves and other appliances. It's important to pay attention to slight gas smells.
Dec 2, 20181 min read
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Regulating pressure
Heat expansion Its important to regulate your house pressure. Your fixtures are rated to 80psi, and many times, your house is getting any...
Dec 2, 20181 min read
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Do unto others
When installing new plumbing, fixtures and utilities, our rule of thumb is to install like you're coming back to work on it. That means...
Jan 9, 20181 min read
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Another one...
So much uninsualted plumbing on outside walls EVERYwhere. Shame.
Jan 9, 20181 min read
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It's the little things
This little hole saturated a kitchen and a basement in a matter of minutes. This is a break from a frozen line, and it was in a poorly...
Jan 9, 20181 min read
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Frozen pipe damage
Before and after. Poorly insulated, unfortunately duplicated.
Jan 9, 20181 min read
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New Video
"After Your Pipes thaw" Click here to watch
Jan 7, 20181 min read
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Quick Connects are temporary
Just a quick reminder about quick connects: they're not permanent. They should never be enclosed behind a wall or used for extended...
Jan 5, 20181 min read
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Water Heater Regulation
Both of these water heaters are the same size, brand and model. But they were manufactured 6 years apart. In that time, regulation was...
Jan 4, 20181 min read
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Signs of a Dying Boiler
Boilers are not very good at hiding their age. They may try to pass for younger, they may spend the money for new hardware here and there...
Jan 4, 20181 min read
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"My boiler won't turn on!"
Probable causes: 1. Bad safety switch. Boilers are equipped with these all over the place. They can be jumped with a little piece of wire...
Jan 4, 20181 min read
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Bathroom/Kitchen remodeling
Most important: DO NOT let a contractor decide if the plumbing is ok. The worst thing you can do is deface a bathroom or kitchen, and...
Jan 4, 20181 min read
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How to deal with extreme cold
Step by step in prep and emergency: 1. GET TOUR BOILER INSPECTED If you know single digits are coming, call a plumber to check all...
Jan 3, 20181 min read
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New Video
Calcium hardness North Jersey & Hard Water
Jan 2, 20181 min read
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Hard water
North jersey is notorious for hard water, and this hoy side water heater anode proves it. I installed this unit 10 months ago and already...
Jan 2, 20181 min read
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Jan 1, 20181 min read
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Heat Expansion
Your boiler heats its water to 180 degrees. That's hot. If it's pumping out heat to your house, you need that hot water running through...
Jan 1, 20181 min read
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