The History of Plumbing
Out of all the modern amenities we can enjoy today, perhaps one of the greatest is modern plumbing. Without even thinking, we turn on a faucet expecting water on demand at a specific temperature. We flush the toilet without a care, and we think nothing of taking long, hot showers. We just expect that it will flow down the drain and out of the house – and we never have to think about it again.
A Roman aqueduct. The earliest was built in 312 BC. They supplied drinking water, water for baths and fountains, and water for sewers throughout Rome.
However, there was a time when none of these luxuries were available. Modern plumbing is the result of a long history of technological advancement. During ancient times, plumbing systems ran water or waste products through pipes with the help of gravity. Today, rather than relying on gravity as much, we have the luxury of pumping technology. Water runs from wells or other outside locations and is pumped with high pressure to the parts of our buildings with faucets or other fixtures. We never really even think about it. However, we weren’t the first civilizations to have extensive plumbing systems. Although they weren’t quite as sophisticated as ours, some ancient civilizations had some pretty impressive plumbing techniques.
- In 4000-3000 BC, the first known evidence of plumbing took place in India when archaeologists found copper water pipes in palace ruins.
- As early as 2500 BC, the Egyptians were building elaborate bathrooms.
- In 500 BC, extensive underground sewer systems, public and private baths, and lead and bronze water piping systems became a distinguishing technological advancement of Ancient Rome.
When we think of the greatest technological advancements of all time, we tend to forget about plumbing. But, it really is an extraordinary advancement. It brings life-giving water and prevents deadly health issues. As time goes on, our plumbing continues to become cleaner, more efficient, and even more decorative. Today, we can enjoy so many plumbing luxuries from kitchen sinks to jetted bathtubs and hot tubs, to no-dig pipe repairs and so much more. We tend to take plumbing for granted, but can you imagine a world without it?!
The Beauty of Trenchless Technology
So, you finally finished landscaping your beautiful yard! It’s so pristine that you could place a “Best Yard Ever” sign on your front lawn and no one would dare question it. And then, the unthinkable happens – your sewer line breaks. To have it fixed, you must watch in horror as someone digs a trench right through your prize-winning yard. You want to stop them from tearing up your beautiful lawn and driveway, but there’s just no other way – or is there?
Yes! There IS another way! Using trenchless technology to fix your broken sewer pipe can preserve the hours of long, hard work you put into your immaculate yard. What is trenchless technology, you ask? It is the process of creating a new pipe inside an existing host pipe. Instead of digging up your yard the traditional way, this process only requires one or two small access points to replace or repair a pipe. Trenchless technology can repair several feet of pipe in this manner, resulting in minimal damage to your yard or driveway. And that’s just one of many advantages to using trenchless technology.
Additional Advantages of Trenchless Technology:
- It preserves the groundcover, shrubs, and trees in your yard.
- It requires minimal disruption to your landscaping, sidewalk or driveway.
- It saves money by preventing costly damage to your yard.
- Repairs are completed in less time than traditional digging methods – often in just 8 hours.
- The technology is guaranteed for 50 years.
Guaranteed for 50 years? Yes, you read that right! There’s no need to worry about what the future holds for your completely rehabilitated sewer line because it is literally guaranteed for 50 years! So, don’t panic – and don’t take down that “Best Yard Ever” sign just yet! If you are interested in trenchless technology for your home, feel free to give us a call. We’ll preserve the masterpiece that is your lawn with state-of-the-art trenchless technology!
Gas Leaks: Safety and Prevention
Natural gas, in its natural form, has no odor. However, gas companies add a chemical that causes it to smell like rotten eggs. As funny as it sounds, it’s actually quite helpful in the event of a gas leak in your home. That stench alerts you quickly that there is a problem. Of course, you want to take precautions to avoid encountering that smell. Here are several things you can do to keep your home and family safe from gas leaks.
Natural Gas Precautions:
- Keep combustible material such as papers, fluid, paints and curtains away from furnaces.
- Make sure there is at least one multipurpose fire extinguisher in your home or place of business.
- Have all gas appliances, furnaces, and vents inspected every year by qualified industry professionals.
- Learn everything you can about natural gas. The more you know, the better.
Potential sources of gas leaks may include appliances, faulty piping or poor ventilation. Many appliances in your home may use natural gas or propane to create heat, including water heaters, dryers, and fireplaces. As these appliances grow older, the seals that connect their piping can rust and cause a gas leak. Gas may also enter your home from outside. In many older homes, rusted piping can become faulty and either lose its seal or break off.
Natural gas leaks can be extremely detrimental to a person’s health and cause explosions that can devastate a home or business. If you follow these simple precautions and know the signs of a natural gas leak, you’ll help keep yourself and your family safe from harm!
Benefits of Green Hot Water Heating
“Green.” It’s a color, of course. But for ages it’s also been used to describe the human condition in different ways. For example, someone may be “green with envy,” or they may be “green” (brand new) to something. Today, the newest incarnation of “green” describes the way our material things affect the earth. There are green cars, green buildings – and there is also green plumbing.
Green plumbing involves methods that conserve water and energy. There are several ways to implement green plumbing in your home, especially with water heating. We have listed a few green water heating solutions and there benefits below.
Tankless Water Heaters
- Reduce water heating costs as much as 50%! Tankless water heaters heat only on demand when hot water is needed. Since no hot water is in storage, you have eliminated thermal heat loss.
- Never run out of hot water. These water heaters never stop producing hot water since they heat it instantly when it is needed.
- Reduced risk of scalding. Tankless water heaters let you set the temperature to a reasonable and safer temperature.
- Less likely to leak or rupture. Since water isn’t stored, these water heaters are likely to last longer since harmful coatings in the interior will not form since water isn’t sitting there.
Solar Water Heating Systems
- Lower operating costs. The water heater primarily runs from the sun energy and this upfront investment will decrease your bills over time.
- Less Pollution. Conventional water heaters pollute the air with carbon dioxide.
- Long term, they pay for themselves. While conventional water heaters are less expensive upfront, solar water heaters actually pay for themselves in the long run due to savings in energy bills. After the initial payback period (about 4 to 8 years), you might pay nothing for hot water in the proceeding years.
These green water heaters also help you save in another way – taxes! You may be eligible for a tax break when you invest in energy efficient water heating methods. Check out the Water Heater Tax Credit 2011 to find out if you qualify. So, if you are concerned about saving money, saving the earth, or both, consider investing in a new green water heating system.
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