Monthly Archives: March 2013
When water flows into the sump pit in the basement of your home—whether from storms or natural water movement through the soil—your sump pump is your home’s first line of defense, pumping the water back outside where it belongs.
And since more than 60% of Americans have groundwater beneath their homes, your sump pump plays an important role in getting your basement dry, your foundation intact, and in preventing damage to your valuables.
Still, what happens when water enters your basement and your electrical power supply shuts off for an extended period of time? Your main sump pump shuts off, and then it’s out of order until the power returns.
However, with a water-powered back-up sump pump working to support your main pump, you’ll be ready for a power outage of any duration. Water-powered pumps are maintenance- and worry-free, unlike battery-powered back-up pumps that have limited battery life, usually about 6 hours.
By contrast, water-powered pumps will run for as long as your municipal water supply is operational, and can remove up to 1,324 gallons of water in under one hour.
With spring finally here, now’s the perfect time to schedule installation: this being the season of April Showers and sometimes even incessant train.
For more information on how to protect your home from basement flooding, contact Almeida today. We offer free quotes and fast turn-around for all your home plumbing, heating, and air conditioning needs.
401-273-0040
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Today people are more committed to reducing their environmental footprint. From hybrid cars, to solar power and reusable shopping bags, the ways in which we can reduce, reuse, and recycle are seemingly endless. Your home provides countless opportunities to “go green”, and conserving water is one of the easiest, Pawtucket Plumbing.
The average family of four uses between 116,000 and 146,000 gallons of water a year. Most of that water is literally going down the drain. Think of all that wasted water, in every home in your neighborhood, and every neighborhood in every town. And then think if everyone took a small step to conserve just a little of that water. We’re here to help you do your part with these five simple ideas.
Upgrade Your Hot Water Heater
By replacing your existing tank-style water heater with an energy efficient tankless water heater, you will not only conserve water, but save on your utility bill. A traditional water heater runs days and night, filling and heating water, whether you need it or not. By contrast, a tankless unit heats water only when you actually turn on a hot water faucet. .
Install low-flow fixtures and toilets.
Faucets use 16% of the water in your home. Showers use 17%. And toilets use a whopping 26%! Now imagine the water you can save by simply replacing your existing bath fixtures and toilets with low-flow models, and cutting that use by 20%. Most newer toilets use about 1.6 gallons of water per flush, as compared to older models that use between 3 and 6. And new plumbing technology ensures that you don’t have to sacrifice comfort, either.
Repair leaks.
Leaks can add up to over 10,000 gallons of wasted water in your home each year. The biggest culprits are running toilets, wasting 200 gallons of water or more per day. But don’t discount that little drip from your bathroom sink. One faucet dripping 5 drips per minute uses enough water to wash over 15 loads of dishes. And don’t forget the leaks you can’t see or hear, like those from your hot and cold water pipes and underground irrigation systems.
Insulate pipes.
If your hot and cold water pipes are easily accessible, you can insulate them with a few inexpensive materials. This will help reduce drips from condensation in cold pipes, and prevent heat loss in hot water pipes.
The “green” lawn.
Whether you’re reseeding or laying down a new lawn, look for grass varieties that are drought resistant. And only water your lawn when it needs it (if you step down on it and it springs right back up, it doesn’t need watering).
Contact us today for free quote on green plumbing fixtures and systems, including tankless water heaters, low-flush toilets, hot water tank recirculation pumps, and more.
401-273-0040
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