Fun Facts

Plumbum

Plumbum

by JMP · Oct 1, 2015

Did you know that the word “plumber” dates all the way back to the Roman Empire. In Rome, pipes were originally made from LEAD which is “Plumbum” in Latin and people who worked with lead at that time were called Lumbaruis, which was eventually shortened to the word we use today.

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Hot Water

Hot Water

by JMP · Oct 1, 2015

2 minutes at 52 degrees Celsius -- 6 seconds at 60 degrees Celsius -- This is how long it takes hot water to burn skin.

When was the last time you had your water heater serviced? 2 years, 5 years, can’t remember….

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Water Drip

Water Drips

by JMP · Oct 1, 2015

Did you know that a drip from a faucet can fill an eight ounce glass in 15 to 20 minutes. If it can fill that glass, unchecked it will waste about 180 gallons per month and over 21,000 gallons per year.

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