Category: Plumbing

Express Plumbing Service installs and services whole house water filtration systems for customers in and around Boise. They serve a wide range of purposes, from removing sediment to reducing water hardness, to eliminating odors. Here, we’ll explain how the process works and the different types of systems that are available. How Water Filtration Works Each type of water filtering device works different. But each uses the same general process to remove impurities and deliver a fresh, safe water supply: 1. Pre-Filtration The largest particulates are removed, including sediment and silt, which can cause serious damage to your pipes, other plumbing components, and appliances. Pre-filters take on the brunt of contaminants entering the system. They should be changed at least every two or three months. 2. Activated Carbon In the activated carbon stage, carbon molecules bind to chlorine and chloramines. These are removed from the water, so you and your family are protected against the effects of these compounds. 3. Post-Filter There is a post-filter that removes any remaining contaminants and sediment. This stage is located just before the water tap. Post-filters should be replaced every six to 12 months to ensure your filtered water is the highest quality possible. Types

Ultraviolet (UV) light is effective at killing viruses, bacteria, and various other microorganisms. Unfortunately, many of these can be present in drinking water. Without disinfection, contaminated water can cause illnesses in humans and animals. But a UV water treatment system can eliminate many organic pathogens to make tap water safe to drink. How a UV Water Treatment System Works UV light is a form of invisible radiation that can destroy DNA without any chemical alteration to the water. When UV rays are introduced, they penetrate cell membranes an disrupt the reproduction of microorganisms. The degree of protection depends on the light intensity, dosage, and exposure time. The best UV lights for disinfection are low-pressure mercury vapor lamps. A UV lamp is typically contained in a glass quartz sleeve that allows UV light wavelengths to pass through and enter the water. This sleeve is sealed to prevent contact between water and electricity. For safety purpose, the device never comes in direct contact with the water supply. Since UV water treatment systems don’t remove what’s left of organic materials, or inorganic particles, this water treatment is often used with reverse osmosis, carbon filters, or other forms of filtration. These can remove volatile

Express Plumbing Heating & Air Blog Many sinks are built into cabinets. It’s such a great idea, more storage space for all your stuff. Well, that’s what you think until you open the doors and see that curved pipe hanging out right in the middle of all that storage space. What’s that u-shaped pipe all about and why is it taking up valuable storage space? A P-trap. Its purpose is to stop the sewage gases from drifting from the drainpipe into your home or building. While at first glance this pipe looks like a U, if you include the pipe that connects to the drainpipe and tilts your head (or turn the pipe on its end) there it is, it does look like a P. In the plumbing systems in our houses or buildings. All wastewater and any accompanying waste go down the drain. Since water is not flowing through this system constantly it can get a little dry in the pipes. Causing waste to decompose. So with decomposition gases form. These gases are considered sewage gases which not only smell like what we associate with the odor of sewage but also include gases that can be detrimental to health

Express Plumbing Heating & Air Blog A Grease Trap is a common term typically used of an underground enclosure that serves as a receptacle for kitchen wastewater before it enters the sewer line. Grease is a general term used to describe animal fats and vegetable oils. These are a portion of the residue from food preparation and cooking. A Grease Trap is a common and necessary device in the food preparation industry. They are necessary to trap or intercept this grease. Grease Traps have been used for centuries, with the first patent coming in the late 1800s by Nathaniel Whiting. Without a Grease Trap, the grease leaving a kitchen would flow down the drains, into the sewer line. After that, they would travel all the way to a treatment facility. There, it could overwhelm the treatment facility’s ability to process all the wastewater. The result would be that untreated wastewater is placed back into the environment. Therefore, it is a high priority for these treatment facilities, and therefore the local governments and companies operating behind them, to make sure this excessive build-up doesn’t happen. Even before the treatment facility, large amounts of indisposed solids along with grease could form blockages

Bathroom appliances are very important because they are a key point in any home or in any public restroom. But how much is too much? Here are some outrageous prices on bathroom appliances. Blido Gold Sink worth $80,000 The designers of the luxury sink took the concept of luxury bathrooms to the next level with the Blido, as this magnificent bathroom fixture features a 24 carat gold plating. The ‘bling’ of the expensive sink is furthere accentuated with the presence of a 2.00 carat VS2 G brilliant cut diamond, along with eight 0.25 carat, VVS1 E brilliant cut diamonds, while the bezel for the sink crafted with white gold. For those, who are more attracted with pure gold, with Blido also comes in a solid gold edition, without the diamonds. Le Grand Queen is worth $1,700,000 The Le Grand Queen, designed by Simon Krapf, is extremely unique because it has been carved from a rare gemstone, known as, Caijou. Le Grand Queen is known to be the most expensive bathroom tub in the world. Another interesting fact is that around 10 tons of Caijou were used to make this bathtub. The Golden Throne at Hang Fung’s is worth $32,000,000 The