Replacing Galvanized Piping With Copper Piping

Most older homes were built with galvanized piping, which rusts and deteriorates over time. As this problem gets worse, it builds up inside the pipes. It is this accumulation of corroded material throughout the water lines that restricts the flow of water.

The main lines from the street may be unimpeded, but as water moves through lines in the house, the clogged pipes reduce the volume of water that can get through to the fixtures. It's this blockage that causes the low water pressure in the shower, the washer, and sinks. This also is the reason that you're being scalded or frozen in the shower when someone flushes the toilet or uses the water in another part of the house.

As the situation worsens, the water can become dirty and unfit to drink. Rust spots may even turn up on freshly washed clothes and linens. There is also the risk of leaks developing inside the walls, in the attic, and under the house, which can cause major damage to the home.

COPPER REPIPING:

Your old, galvanized pipes need to be replaced with copper piping, installed by one of our specialists who regularly does this type of work. Unlike galvanized piping, copper piping will not rust. It will be the end of this type of problem and the value of your home will be greatly enhanced.

Don't wait until you're stuck suffering from any of these problems. Contact Chicago area Morning Noon and Night Plumbing at 773-880-0072 for more information on upgrading your home's piping.

Toddlers And Toilets Don't Mix

Plumbers have an endless array of war stories concerning foreign objects they've retrieved from pipes. Here are a few tips to help ensure that your children don't cause a plumbing disaster...

Toilet Seat Lock

There are child safety locks available which can be purchased and installed on any toilet seat. This prevents small children from lifting the lid and falling in. It also prevents kids from throwing items into the toilet that don't belong there.
The child can still flush the toilet, which will waste water, but they won't be able to throw anything in the bowl. Without the excitement of watching the toilet flush, they are much less likely to pull the lever. Another option instead of installing a safety lock on the toilet lid, you could choose to install one on the bathroom door, but you will need to make sure you keep the bathroom door closed at all times.

Turning Off the Valve

There is a valve behind the toilet, which can be closed to prevent water from running to the toilet. You may choose to keep this valve off except when you actually need to use the toilet. This way, as many times as the child may flush the toilet, the water will only exit the bowl once, and the tank won't refill until the valve is switched back on.

Teaching Rules

Once the child is getting old enough to be potty trained, you should be able to teach them to operate the toilet correctly. Teach them when it is appropriate to flush the toilet, and when it is not. Walk the child through the entire process of a regular bathroom visit. Once the child understands the purpose of the toilet and begins to use it as intended, their interest in it will decrease. Eventually, a child will naturally exit this phase of mischief, but by using one or more of these prevention tips, you can make sure you can get safely through the phase without having to call a plumber once a week for costly repairs.

However, if you are in need of G.I. Joe, Barbie, cellphone, remote, or car key retrieval, contact Chicago area Morning Noon and Night Plumbing at 773-880-0072.