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Why do we need Triflow Concepts water filters?

Why do we need Triflow Concepts water filters? Our filters reduce pathogenic bacteria, cysts including cryptosporidium, turbidity, chlorine, lead from your regular tap water. The advanced filter technology also enhances the taste and smell of your drinking water, ensuring every glass is fresh. Time to renew your Triflow Concepts filter cartridges? Where can I get a Triflow tap spare? The spares include valves, aerators, hoses, washers and every other conceivable spare part to fit all Triflow taps. All our tap spares are available from our online shop and will be delivered anywhere in mainland UK within 48 hours. What are...

Lifehacks

Can I build an extension on top of my garage?

Can I build an extension on top of my garage? Under permitted development guidelines there is no allowance for an extension over a garage. As such, you will require planning permission. However, each Local Authority will have a 'House Extension Design Guide' which outlines the criteria under which this would be considered acceptable. How much does it cost to add a room above a garage? If opting for an attached garage with living space above, with electrical wiring, plumbing, and bathroom, expect the cost to range between $180 and $210 per square foot for the upper room alone. This will...

Tips

How quickly can a bathroom be installed?

How quickly can a bathroom be installed? While on average it takes around 5 days for a bathroom to be installed, this is going to differ depending on the overall size. Bathroom fitters will certainly work fast, but sometimes you can save a LOT of money by choosing to DIY. How long does it take to take out and put in a new toilet? Replacing a toilet is a simple and straightforward job, so you should be able to remove the old toilet and install the new one in about two to three hours. However, if you don't have a...

Q&A

Is ferroli a combi boiler?

Is ferroli a combi boiler? Ferroli manufactures a range of combi and system boilers suitable for many price points. Many of its products feature a standard manufacturer warranty in conjunction with additional features like smart thermostats and internal temperature management systems. What kind of gas does a Ferroli F24 boiler use? Ferroli F24 boilers are central heating and domestic hot water heat generators and are produced as standard to function with natural gas or Liquid Petrolium Gas converted appliances. What are the benefits of a Ferroli combi boiler? Of course one of the biggest benefits of a combi boiler is...

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Are Worcester boilers safe?

Are Worcester boilers safe? Reputation and quality Worcester Bosch Group has been established for over 50 years and they have built up a solid reputation for being one of the most reliable boiler manufacturers in the world. Are gas boilers dangerous? Are gas boilers dangerous? Importantly, when natural gas is burned without enough oxygen it burns yellow. This creates a dangerous toxic gas called carbon monoxide, which can be lethal if inhaled for long periods. Can a plumber fit a boiler? A plumber can work on your heating system (radiators, pipework etc), but cannot work on the boiler or the...

Tips

How do you fix a leaky pipe fast?

How do you fix a leaky pipe fast? Temporarily Patch Up Your PipesApply A Water Pipe Epoxy. Using a compound like this is a pretty common temporary solution after spotting a pipe leakage. Use Pipe Wraps. Take Advantage of Pipe Clamps. Utilize Rubber Pipe Connectors. Invest In Some Plumbing Repair Tape. Implement Repair Sleeves. Will a weeping joint seal itself? And yes, a slow leak MAY stop on its own. This is especially true if you have high mineral content in your water. I personally would not mess anymore with a fitting that you had properly tightened (more than a...

Miscellaneous

Is it dangerous to have a main drain in a swimming pool?

Is it dangerous to have a main drain in a swimming pool? The problem is that they can be very dangerous pieces of equipment in the pool, and that many pool owners don’t realize it. Because of that, they don’t take care to properly guard their swimming pool main drain, until tragedy strikes. One of the biggest misconceptions about swimming pool main drains is that they actually drain the pool. Can a pool drain be plugged or disconnected? Almost all pool main drains can potentially be plugged or disconnected from the plumbing system. While not ideal for the filtration efficiency...

Lifehacks

How often should you drain an inground pool?

How often should you drain an inground pool? every 3-5 years Even with proper and regular pool maintenance, it's often necessary to drain your pool — completely or partially — every 3-5 years. What causes a concrete pool to pop out of the ground? For many concrete pools it requires only about a 20” to 40″ difference in the water level from inside the pool to the outside water table level to cause them to pop up or float. Pools built near a lake, river or ocean that are at approximately the same elevation as the body of water are...

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How does chlorine and hypochlorite affect results?

How does chlorine and hypochlorite affect results? Chlorine as a bleach Chlorine reacts with sodium hydroxide to sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl). This is a very good disinfectant with a stable effect. Bleach cannot be combined with acids. When bleach comes in contact with acids the hypochlorite becomes instable, causing poisonous chlorine gas to escape. What does hypochlorite do in pools? The chlorine we think of in connection with summer fun is usually the chemical compound calcium hypochlorite, Ca(OCl)2. Calcium hypochlorite is a white solid that is added in granular or tablet form to pool water to kill germs that can make...

Q&A

How many miles is 50 laps in a pool?

How many miles is 50 laps in a pool? 25 Yard pool (Short Course)MilesYardsLaps50 yards1 Lap100 yds2 Laps¼ mile (Sprint Distance)about 500 yards10 Laps½ mileabout 800 yards16 Laps How many laps in a 25-yard pool equals a mile? Distance swimmers often refer to the 1650-yard freestyle event, which is 66 lengths, or 33 laps, of a 25-yard pool, as “the mile.” But the event actually falls 110 yards, or 6.25 percent, short of a true mile. If you want to swim exactly a mile in a 25-yard pool, you'll need to complete 70.4 lengths of the pool. How many laps...