Southern California has some of the hardest water in the state. Normal or medium-hard water rates 60-120 mg/L. Water in Los rates 127 mg/L. That means that every liter of Los Angeles tap water contains 127 mg of calcium or magnesium - the minerals that make water hard. These contaminants come from ground water that … [Read more...]
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4 Reasons For Stinky Plumbing Problems
Sometimes your plumbing stinks. We don’t mean that your toilet isn’t flushing right or your pipes are leaking, either. We’re being literal. Sometimes your plumbing just… smells bad. Sometimes it even smells really bad. Stinky plumbing problems happen for all kinds of reasons, some more obvious than others. No matter … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Conserve Water in Your Home
As Californians, we all know too-well most how dangerous and frightening water scarcity can be. The past few years have taught us that water can come and go easily. In fact, water scarcity is quickly becoming a serious problem all over the country. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, 40 states should … [Read more...]
What is Water Hammer?
It’s not unusual to hear the metal pipes in your home plumbing make loud banging noises when an appliance draws water or you turn off a faucet. Unfortunately, this sound, commonly referred to as “water hammer,” isn’t just annoying - it could damage your plumbing system. Referred to in technical circles as hydraulic … [Read more...]
4 Signs There’s Something Wrong With Your Tap Water
California’s municipally-sourced tap water is generally very safe to drink, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t trust your own judgment. There are several reasons why even the most meticulously processed and filtered tap water smells funny or seems unclean to you. Your water may even become contaminated after it’s … [Read more...]
8 Questions to Ask Before an Inground Pool Installation
There are an estimated ten million plus residential swimming pools in the United States. Of those, over one million are found in California. If you’ve ever seen Joseph Lee’s, “Big Atlas of LA Pools,” you’ll know that there are forty-three thousand of those pools in the Los Angeles Basin alone! If you’re one of the … [Read more...]
How to Troubleshoot Water Pressure Loss in Your Bathroom
Aside from helping you stay fresh and clean, the best part of taking a shower is the pressure of the water. It helps relieve stress, it reduces aches and pains, and it feels great. What doesn’t feel great is when that pressure suddenly reduces to a trickle for no apparent reason. The reality is, there usually is a … [Read more...]
Why Does My Water Smell?
Los Angeles water continues to be clean and safe to drink. The state of California meticulously processes and treats all the water in its municipal supply system. Every year, reports on Los Angeles water quality show that there is little to be concerned about. The thing is: if your water smells bad, none of that is … [Read more...]
How to Unclog Your Garage Floor Drain
The garage floor drain is one of the most underappreciated pieces of plumbing hardware out there. No matter what, they work hard. Your garage floor drain handles all the random liquid that finds its way from outside into your garage. This can include appliance run-off, animal hair, engine oil, spillage, fixture … [Read more...]
How to Become A Plumber in California
Earning your plumber’s license and becoming a fulltime journeyman plumber is a profitable and rewarding career path. While it takes four years to earn your license, the good news is that you can be earning money the entire time as a plumber’s apprentice. Once licensed, the average pay for a plumber in California is … [Read more...]
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