The Deadly Clog: What to Do if the Plunger Doesn’t Cut It
Everyone has been there at least once- standing in front of their toilet, panicked as they suddenly realize that the toilet water isn’t rising back up like they had hoped. And it really isn’t as hard as one may think to clog a toilet. With standard toilet tubing being about 3” in diameter, things can…
What to do About Corrosive Well Water
All water, at all times, can technically be considered corrosive. However, there’s a big difference between water and highly corrosive water. Although water in any type of system can become corrosive, it’s much more likely for this to happen to privately owned water systems. And when it does happen in well water, it’s up to…
Well Pump Troubleshooting
As with most things in life, wells often seem to act up at the worst possible moment. And sometimes, if there’s inclement weather or unfortunate situations, getting a technician out to your house may not be an option. Although we always recommend having a licensed tech check things out to be safe, DIY repairs do…
Know Your Well – Well Basics
For first time well owners, getting a grip on how everything works can be hard. Learning anything new is difficult, and when it’s something specialized, like plumbing, oftentimes people struggle even more to understand it. Even for long-term well owners, there’s sometimes little things that they’re yet to know. So how well do you know…
Municipal vs. Private Water Systems
No matter where you are, you need to get water from somewhere. In almost all cases, your water is coming from a private well water system, or from a public municipal water system. These two main water systems provide water to nearly everyone in the United States, but what exactly are they, and how do…
What Should You Know About Well Water?
When it comes to your homes water supply, there’s really only two options that you’ve got: municipal water supply and private water supply. A municipal supply means that you’re hooked up to the plumbing system and that the city controls your water. A private water supply most likely will mean that your home has its…