Aqua Wolf Plumbing Blog

Sump Pump Central: What Type of Pump is Best for Your Home?

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If you’ve never heard of a sump pump before, you’re probably pretty lucky. It’s one of those necessary evils that people who have experienced basement flooding know all too well. A sump pump is a device that is installed in the basements of properties prone to flooding. These are important appliances for homes where flooding is a common issue, or areas with heavy rain. Sump pumps are relatively simple devices, working to displace water in a...

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Why a Home Water Filtration System is Superior to Buying Bottles

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Whether you genuinely enjoy it or just do it out of necessity, drinking clean water is crucial for feeling and looking your best. We all need to drink water, and many of us are especially interested in the quality, origin, and potential additives present in our water supplies. Does your household buy bottles, or drink from the tap? Do you utilize a water filtration system that’s hooked up to your refrigerator or sink? Whatever your preference...

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Water Futures Trading. The Good, Bad and Ugly!

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It might sound like a story out of a dystopian novel, but over the past few months, we witnessed a sobering occurrence related to one of the most critical resources for supporting life on our planet. Water futures in California went on the market in December 2020, established by global market company CME Group Inc. CME, which trades in asset classes such as agricultural products, currencies, energy, metals, and more added the Golden State’s...

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Why is it Better for the Environment to Run a Dishwasher Instead of Sink Washing Dishes?

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What do you think is more water-efficient, using an old-fashioned sink or a dishwasher to clean up after cooking a big meal? You might think washing up in a sink would be less wasteful, since it’s a small basin and you only run the water for a few minutes. But you’d be surprised! In 2011, the University of Bonn conducted a study which determined that the average hand-washed load of dishes uses a whopping 40 gallons of water and 3.5kWh of...

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How to Avoid Frozen Pipes & What to Do If It Happens!

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When the abrasively cold winter temperatures come rolling in, staying warm is a top priority on everyone’s minds. After all, it’s really hard to feel comfortable or healthy when the air hurts your face! Maybe this time of year you’re planning an escape to a tropical paradise… But the last thing you want to deal with when you come home is a flood! Cold temperatures can lower people’s immune systems and speed up the transmission of viruses, but...

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What NOT To Flush!

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If you’ve ever lived in, or visited an older home, chances are you’ve been warned to flush absolutely nothing down the toilet other than waste and toilet paper. This is good practice - flushing things that aren’t designed to go down a toilet can be harmful to your plumbing pipes, septic system, and also damage the ecosystem you live in. You might have seen advertisements for new toilets that have powerful flushing mechanisms which boast...

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Pros and Cons of Common Plumbing Pipes

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If you’re not familiar with the different types of piping used in various plumbing applications, the differences can be a little daunting. It’s always best to leave plumbing work to the professionals, but if you want to boost your knowledge around the materials your plumber uses around your property, take a look at our concise lesson on the benefits and pitfalls of each!The newest addition to the plumbing scene is PEX, or cross-linked...

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How Push-Fit Pipe Fittings Are Revolutionizing Plumbing for Professionals and Homeowners

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Most homeowners prefer to call up a professional plumbing service when water issues arise on their properties. You might think you can handle a small leak or wonky pipe, but one small oversight can result in a disaster that ends in a flooded basement or bathroom floor. These days, although it’s still best to leave most matters to the professionals, people are finding it a little easier to manage small repairs around their homes thanks to...

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