Reduce wait time for hot water or plan to use the cold water. Consider adding an instant water tap or heating cold water on a gas range, instead of running the tap until you get hot water. If you run the tap while waiting for hot water, catch it in a pitcher, put it in the refr...
Moisture levels in cellar walls can even reach 150% or 200% if the masonry is unsealed or inadequately sealed. A wall’s material will determine whether it is considered damp or wet. You can find data on appropriate moisture levels for different building materials online. We also have a sepa...
How Do You Clean Up After a Water Leak? 5 Steps to Take Right Now All plumbing leak cleanup jobs start with the basics. Locate the problem, and fix the water leak. If the weather cooperates, open windows in the affected areas. Follow these five steps for cleaning up after a plumbing ...
The Hubble Space Telescope uses a system of cameras and mirrors to detect distant star light. Learn how the Hubble sees in this video from the Discovery Channel. Contents Launching the Space Shuttle Space Shuttle Liftoff The Space Shuttle in Orbit Life Aboard the Space Shuttle Space Shutt...
factors. Pool owners who notice a sizeable water loss in their pool should implement theBucket Testto determine whether their pool has a leak or is just experiencing routine water evaporation. If pool owners or maintenance workers are constantly filling up the pool, there may be a leak. ...
This is where water use analytics, flow monitoring, and leak detection come to the rescue. In this webinar we’ll walk through: Common types of leaks Hidden costs of leaks How to find leaks by using smart water management solutions Real use cases of detected and resolved leaks from various...
through walls, the vast majority of mobile homes have the piping in the underbelly of home. The good news is that most leaks are easy to access and repair. The fact that pipes are under the home instead of inside walls means one great benefit: you don’t have to open a wall to fix...
Use a wrench to tighten these connections and see if the leak stops. Utilize Fiberglass Wrap Fiberglass wrap fuses with cracks and holes in pipes to create a more permanent solution for leaky joints. Infused with a water-activated resin, apply fiberglass wrap and douse it with water to create...
Stop-leak products are not a permanent solution and will only serve as a temporary fix. 3. Replace the entire water pump Replace the entire water pump. You will need to know your vehicle’s exact make, model, year and engine type in order to purchase the correct water pump for ...
This week, X’s icon is lodged next to the calendar widget on one of my home screens, ensuring I’m frequently reminded of that toxic platform. This is an overdue upgrade. Uninstalling X’s Android app and replacing it with a Web shortcut was the latest step in a spiral of ...