http://www.affsphere.com/ Recently Published Articles Under Category: Plumbing & Fixtures http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Plumbing-Fixtures/Plumbing-Technologies-through-the-Ages-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Plumbing-Fixtures/Plumbing-Technologies-through-the-Ages-1.html Today the average person in the UK is largely unaware of the importance of plumbing technology, normally taking for granted a high pressure shower and a modern flushed toilet. It is rare that someone in the modern world takes the time to learn about the way plumbing technology has advanced or the history of plumbing in general. This history is interesting and offers some surprising outcomes. Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:14:00 EST http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Plumbing-Fixtures/Boilers-Is-it-Better-to-Repair-or-Replace-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Plumbing-Fixtures/Boilers-Is-it-Better-to-Repair-or-Replace-1.html All UK homeowners should strive toward energy efficiency. It saves time, money and it helps out the environment, and even the government has begun to show an interest. Building Regulations now have set standards that heating and hot water systems must adhere to. Rising prices and a troubled economy add additional pressure to the situation. Homeowners throughout the UK are finding it more and more challenging to pay the bills. Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:27:46 EST http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Plumbing-Fixtures/Is-Boiler-Replacement-or-Repair-More-Energy-Efficient-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Plumbing-Fixtures/Is-Boiler-Replacement-or-Repair-More-Energy-Efficient-1.html The majority of UK homeowners aim to run an energy efficient home. After all, it can save you time, money and improve the environment. The government has started to focus on energy efficiency as well. Building Regulations now include set standards that all hot water and heating systems must meet. A hurting economy and ever-increasing prices adds further pressure. Now, more homeowners than ever are having trouble paying the bills. Sat, 06 Dec 2008 16:16:53 EST http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Plumbing-Fixtures/Five-Big-Reasons-Why-a-Tap-Water-Filter-is-Better-than-a-Tap-Water-Purifier-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Plumbing-Fixtures/Five-Big-Reasons-Why-a-Tap-Water-Filter-is-Better-than-a-Tap-Water-Purifier-1.html It is unbelievable the amount of chemicals you can find in tap water these days. Most people have caught on to the fact that drinking tap water equals a higher likelihood of getting cancer and other degenerative diseases and for that reason water filters and purifiers are becoming more popular than ever. What you may not know is the difference between a tap water filter and a purifier. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 11:44:29 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Plumbing-Fixtures/The-Lowdown-on-a-Kitchen-Faucet-Filter.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Plumbing-Fixtures/The-Lowdown-on-a-Kitchen-Faucet-Filter.html By now, you have probably heard on the news all the problems with the drinking water supply in the United States. Hundreds of water supply systems contain harmful chemicals. For this reason, many people are installing a kitchen faucet filter system in their homes. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:31:23 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Plumbing-Fixtures/Is-Tap-Water-Cleaner-Than-Bottled-Water-Why-You-Need-To-Know.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Plumbing-Fixtures/Is-Tap-Water-Cleaner-Than-Bottled-Water-Why-You-Need-To-Know.html Is tap water cleaner than bottled water sold at stores in your neighborhood? It really depends on the “source” of the water. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:18:04 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Plumbing-Fixtures/Plumbing-Fitting-new-Taps.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Plumbing-Fixtures/Plumbing-Fitting-new-Taps.html For a family to move into a house and live comfortably, all the facilities and fittings must be up and working in tandem. If there are frequent repairs or break downs, they are bound to get frustrated and tired of going in search of service engineers to fix the problem. While constructing the house, adequate care needs to be taken while installing the wiring and plumbing related pipes so that once the house has been erected there need not be any worries. The one major issue most owners face is their never ending plumbing issues. It is always something or the other that has gone wrong and ruins their day. If the pipes are not put in place correctly, it could lead to leakages and disruption in water supply. If need be, one should redo the pipes incase they have been in place for years together and could have eroded or rusted. These days the pipes that come are sturdy and don't get effected due to the different types of water that flow through them. Sometimes hard water is said to have an adverse effect on these pipes and so periodic checks need to be carried out. Sun, 24 Aug 2008 18:40:31 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Plumbing-Fixtures/Contemporary-Basin-Taps.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Plumbing-Fixtures/Contemporary-Basin-Taps.html Just as it is important to have good light fittings around the house, it is also essential to have the necessary fixtures in the kitchen. This also includes kitchen taps, and other necessary equipment to make cooking fun and the person feel excited about being in the room. If the kitchen is equipped with the latest in electronic devices to make cooking easy, same amount of attention needs to be paid while fitting in wash basin and taps. There are different styles available in the market and it is upto the home owner to decide which would suit their kitchen. They must keep in mind the overall feel of the house, the color scheme used and the kind of appliances in the kitchen. The taps need to fit in with the rest of the room and also be easy to use and maintain. Sun, 24 Aug 2008 17:08:56 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Plumbing-Fixtures/Home-Improvement-Projects-with-Wooden-Panels.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Plumbing-Fixtures/Home-Improvement-Projects-with-Wooden-Panels.html Using wall paneling in your home is one of the cheapest ways to improve the appearance of it. Paneling may not be as beautiful as other materials, however it can be used to hide any damage to your walls quite easily without actually having to repair it. It is always best if you have the right tools and materials in order to complete the job, you should also have a firm plan decided before starting. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:01:47 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Plumbing-Fixtures/Reverse-Osmosis-Water-Treatment-Comparision-GUIDE.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Plumbing-Fixtures/Reverse-Osmosis-Water-Treatment-Comparision-GUIDE.html If you do your own reverse osmosis water treatment comparison, you are likely to see why most people choose another option. Consumer’s reverse osmosis reviews are sometimes positive, but mostly, there are lots of complaints. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 11:06:53 EDT