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Did you know? – We’re AB-1953 Compliant – Read on…

April 27th, 2010

The public health damage done by lead exposure is among the most documented of any toxic contaminant. Children are the most vulnerable, with common effects of lead poisoning being brain damage, learning disabilities, and physical and mental developmental disabilities. A lot of work has been done in the past to replace old lead water pipes with new safer pipes. Prior to January 1, 2010, the law allowed water fixtures and fittings – such as kitchen and bathroom faucets – to contain as much as 8 percent lead, far beyond levels that could result in lead in drinking water. With the passage of AB-1953, effective January 1, 2010, all faucets and plumbing fittings sold in California must be lead-free. AB-1953 does not require any plumbing fixtures to be replaced before normal change-out is needed. But when water fixtures and fittings that are intended to convey drinking water are replaced, they must be replaced with “lead-free” fittings that contain no more than 0.25 percent lead. Call today for an estimate to replace those old fixtures – 1-800-353-0929.

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Hot Water Recirculation Pumps

February 17th, 2010
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Hot Water Recirculation Pumps

Every homeowner gets frustrated waiting for hot water — but how many stop to think what happens to the 2-3 gallons of water that runs down the drain during the wait? Those gallons of water are wasted, and in an average household that takes four showers per day, that can add up to thousands of gallons per year.

In typical plumbing, water flows from the water heater through the pipes to the tap. Once the tap is shut off, the water remaining in the pipes cools — hence the familiar wait for hot water the next time the tap is opened.

In a region where water conservation issues are becoming critically important, Hot Water Recirculation (HWR) pumps — such as those manufactured by Grundfos Pumps Corporation — are a good solution to this problem. Read more…

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