A Temperature/Pressure relief or TPR valve, also called a T&P valve or popoff valve is a safety device required to be installed on all water heaters. Its purpose is to open and relieve pressure from the water heater in the event that the water heater becomes over-pressurized.
A cross connection is a physical connection between drinkable water and a liquid or gas that could make the water unsafe to drink. An example may make this more clear. Let’s suppose you have a water hose sitting in a swimming pool or in a puddle of water in your yard…
A common plumbing deficiency that I see in many older houses is an “S” trap. An “S” trap gets it name from its shape- it looks like an “S” on its side. It basically consists of…
One of the more common and serious problems that I see over and over again is water penetration into the home. What makes this problem so serious is that if it is left uncorrected, the water can cause serious damage to the home.