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What is meant by water conditioning?

What is meant by water conditioning? Water conditioning is a method of removing or altering minerals, chemicals and contaminants from a water source. Water conditioning counteracts hardness in water to prevent a buildup of limescale. What is a water conditioner used for? Water conditioners are primarily used to remove unwanted contaminants like chlorine, chloramines, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Water conditioners also reduce levels of lead in water. Is water conditioning the same as water softening? The difference between a water softener and a water conditioner is that the conditioner will alter hard water minerals, but doesn't remove them. A...

Miscellaneous

Will pipes freeze if heat is turned off?

Will pipes freeze if heat is turned off? A lot of homeowners are tempted to turn off the heat when they go on overnight trips to save energy. However, pipes are likely to freeze when the heat is turned off if the temperatures outside are very low. Leave it on so it keeps plumbing fixtures and pipes at a temperature above freezing until you return. At what temp will pipes freeze in a camper? How long does it take for RV pipes to freeze? In general, the temperature has to dip below freezing (32 F) for approximately 24 hours for...

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What does R mean on a watchman?

What does R mean on a watchman? Reset You will see a serial number followed by a lower case R which stands for Reset. Unscrew and remove the power tube (battery) wait for 2 minutes and then screw the battery back on. Turn on the unit inside. This should reboot the system. Within a few minutes the Watchman should display the level of oil in your tank. Why is my watchman alarm going off? False Alarm: This may be caused by the incorrect tank height being entered into the unit. Please refer to section 5 and ensure that you have...

Tips

When should you use PTFE tape?

When should you use PTFE tape? What is PTFE Tape Used For? You can use PTFE tape anywhere there is a compression joint between two sections of pipe. Compression joints on brand new pipe work should be fine without PTFE tape, but older pipework is more likely to weep when things are moved around, i.e. you are changing a radiator over. Should you always use Teflon tape? Plumber's tape is recommended for use with most threaded connections that don't have a built-in rubber seal. It also helps lubricate the connection, making the threading a bit smoother, and it helps to...

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What causes a pressure relief valve in a water heater to leak?

What causes a pressure relief valve in a water heater to leak? During the heating cycle of the water heater, the water expands causing pressure inside the water heater to increase. This may cause the temperature and pressure relief valve to discharge small quantities of hot water. To prevent this from happening, there are two recommendations: How can I tell if my water relief valve is leaking? Using a water pressure gauge is a simple method of determining whether excessive pressure is causing the relief valve to discharge water. To do this, simply go to your local plumbing store and...

Q&A

How are PVC pipes made from raw material?

How are PVC pipes made from raw material? PVC pipes are manufactured by extrusion of raw material PVC, and generally follow the same steps of typical pipe extrusion operations: Feeding of raw material pellets / powder into the PVC twin screw extruder Melting and heating in multiple extruder zones Extruding through a die to shape into a pipe What are the essential raw materials for PVC? 1 Production The essential raw materials for PVC are derived from salt and oil. The electrolysis of salt water produces chlorine, which is combined with ethylene (obtained from oil) to form vinyl chloride monomer...

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How many times does the average person go to the toilet a day?

How many times does the average person go to the toilet a day? HOW OFTEN DOES THE AVERAGE PERSON POOP? The normal range for daily pooping is from three times a day to once every three days. Therefore, it would be fair to say that the average person poops about once a day. How many times should you go to the toilet a day NHS? Normal Bladder Function Your bladder should normally hold 400-600mls (1pint) of urine. It is normal to visit the toilet approximately 4-8 times during the day and possibly once during the night. The bladder should act...

Guidelines

How to calculate water pressure coming out of a pipe?

How to calculate water pressure coming out of a pipe? There are losses in the pipe due to friction and disturbed flow but with a gauge mouted to the pipe about a foot above the outlet you can measure the flow pressure easily - you could also measure the static pressure by shutting off the flow with the same gauge. How do you calculate the PSI of water? If you know how high above the outlet the top of the water is then using the the weight of a 1 square inch column of water that high gives you the...

Lifehacks

Can I learn cartwheel a day?

Can I learn cartwheel a day? You can learn a cartwheel in one day, but you will first need to start with a baby cartwheel and then work on perfecting it. In the cartwheel below the gymnast kicks around the side and does a baby cartwheel. Whereas, in the cartwheel above she correctly kicks vertically over her head. How do you get out of a cartwheel? Step down with your strongest leg and hand. To get out of the cartwheel, bring down your feet in a split leg method. Your strongest leg lands on the ground first at the same...

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How long does it take for 40 gallon electric water heater to heat up?

How long does it take for 40 gallon electric water heater to heat up? If you have a 40-gallon, 5500-watt electric water heater and set it to 120 degrees, it will take about an hour to an hour and 20 minutes to heat up. How long does it take a 50 gallon electric water heater to heat up? Electric Hot Water Heater Recovery A 50-gallon hot water heater with 5,500-watt elements set to 120 degrees takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes to heat water coming in to the unit at 60 degrees. Conversely, when the water entering this same...