Recent studies show that if the growth in population, residential development and commercial development continues at its present rate, earth’s already limited water resources could be fully exhausted within the next 20 to 30 years. Globally, in the not to distant future, it is likely that wars will not longer be fought over oil, as the need for water is fast surpassing the need for oil.
It has not always been easy to reduce our water consumption in the home as early water saving faucets and shower heads were not able to replicate what we, the consumer and user, have become accustomed to. Luckily manufacturers have been working hard to produce models that will both look great in the kitchen and bathroom and promote water conservation. We this we can now preserve water.
The old, conventional water faucets flow water with a rate of 3.5 to 5.5 gallons per minute. On the contrary, having installed the water efficient faucets in the bathrooms and kitchen can cut down the water usage to 2.2 to 2.5 gallons per minutes.
Well, this is not that difficult to happen. All you need to replace the old faucets with the water efficient one. Doing so make sure you have certain items like adjustable wrench or channel pliers, towel/rag, white vinegar, new faucets or showerheads, plumbers tape, handy.
Turn off the water supply to the faucet you are working with. This will be more comfortable to replace the showerhead. However, you can do the replacement while the faucets are in on position. Loosen the showerhead with the help of a plumber’s wrench and let the excess water drained off completely.
Pipe should be then cleaned properly with the vinegar. Once the pipe is dried, secure it with the plumber’s tape.
Reinstate the new water efficient showerhead and connect it with the pipe from which the previous showerhead was removed. Hands tighten it as doing with the plumber’s wrench will over tighten it causing the threads to damage.
Avail the water supply back to the faucet and check for leaks. On encountering some leaks, simply give turn to it. Be sure, you do not over tighten it. In case you fail to stop the faucet leaks at the shower pipe joint, may be a new pipe seal thread is required. Also cover it with a thick layer of Teflon tape.
Scott Rodgers is an author with ample plumbing experience all over the country. His exemplary guidance has created business for a lot of Fall City Plumbers and Maple Valley Plumbers . Get a totally unique version of this article from our article submission service