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Water Conservation Video

admin — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:00:22 +0000

This YouTube video demonstrates some helpful ways to save water, including fixing leaks, installing low-flow showerheads, installing faucet aerators and revamping your car washing routine. Take a look at these water conservation techniques:

Kid-Proof Your Home: Electrical and Plumbing Tips

admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:29:50 +0000

If you have a young child or a family with young children is coming to visit, it’s important to childproof your home. Toddlers and young kids are at that (cute but) dangerous age when they like to explore their environment and test their boundaries. With these electrical and plumbing tips, you can let them explore without worrying that they could put themselves in a dangerous situation.

Electrical safety tips:

Block little ones from sticking their fingers in electrical outlets with outlet covers
Keep electrical cords wrapped up and out of the way where kids won’t be tempted to play with them
Replace damaged electrical plugs and cords on appliances
If your home has electric baseboard heaters, block them as much as possible
Make sure all wire boxes and electrical boxes in your home are locked
Move electrical appliances away from water, paying special attention to bathroom and kitchen counters

Plumbing safety tips:

Keep your water heater set at 120 degrees or lower to avoid scalding water temperatures
Use anti-scald devices on faucets and showerheads
Install toilet seat locks and toilet tank locks

If you need help installing child-safe locks and enacting safety precautions for your Raleigh plumbing and electrical system, call Progressive Electrical Service or Progressive Plumbing and Drains!

Water Conservation Tips

admin — Mon, 04 May 2009 14:18:17 +0000

We’re going to take the time to answer some questions we hear all the time while out in the field. Considering the issues the Triangle area has had with water conservation it’s no surprise that people ask what they can do to cut their consumption. With summer right around the corner now is the perfect time to address this.

There are several plumbing products on the market today designed for water conservation. Some are consumer friendly, meaning that the “average Joe” can install these items himself, and some would be recommended to be installed by a licensed plumber. These items include:

0.5/2.2 gallon per minute dual flow aerators for kitchen and break room sinks
shower heads rated at 0.5, 1.0 and 1.5 gallons per minute for residential and commercial use
dual flush tank type toilets (0.75 gallons per flush for “#1″ and a full 1.6 gallons per flush for “#2″) Retro kits are available for existing 1.6 gpf toilets
“sensor” type lavatory faucets that automatically shut off after use

If you’ve got a question you’d like answered just hit up the Comments section below!