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Water Heater Settings

September 4, 2010
By JoeThePlumber
Water Heater Settings

Setting the temperature for your home water heater can be as easy as turning a dial. But what setting should you use? There are several factors to consider. As is so often the case, there are risk factors to be considered, and in the end you must decide what is best for yourself and...
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Plumbing History

June 12, 2010
By JoeThePlumber
Plumbing History

A list of important pipe materials in plumbing history must include clay, cast-iron, and copper. That is not exactly the order of their historical usage, as the earliest copper pipes in Egypt predate by far the earliest know application of cast iron pipes in Germany. Other materials were also common. The early Roman plumbers...
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What to look for when seeking a plumber:

May 29, 2010
By JoeThePlumber

What should you look for when hiring a plumber? It depends on your plumbing needs, to an extent. But there are certain requirements that are basic, and should always be a part of your plumber shopping plan. Whether you are looking for a new installation, a repair, or a quick remedy for a clog,...
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