Sep 01, 2022 |
By Brham Trim (Red Deer) |
Sump Pumps
Some homes have sump pumps installed. These devices serve to push water away from the structure so as to protect it from water damage. The expelled water is usually pushed to a location where it won’t cause further harm such as a city’s storm sewer or a dry well...
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Jun 09, 2022 |
By Brham Trim (Red Deer) |
General Plumbing
Some people are very passionate about which side of the roll the loose end of their toilet paper hangs. Some prefer over the top, while others are adamant about it hanging from the back. EngineeringDegree.net decided to create an infographic on the subject back in 2011 which looks at both sides of the age old debate. Check it out below for some surprising facts and tidbits...
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Apr 28, 2022 |
By Brham Trim (Red Deer) |
General Plumbing
Since the UN introduced World Water Day back in 1993, the event has been recognized every year with a different theme topical to the water situation worldwide. This year marks the event’s 24th birthday and was centred on ‘Water and Jobs,’ urging us to consider how water is integral to our very livelihoods.
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Mar 31, 2022 |
By Brham Trim (Red Deer) |
General Plumbing
Some people flush things that maybe they shouldn’t down their toilets. Maybe you’ve even been guilty of it in the past yourself. But have you ever heard of some of the strange objects discovered in sewers around the world in the infographic below?
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Mar 17, 2022 |
By Brham Trim (Red Deer) |
General Plumbing
Many have heard of 'hard water' before, but what is it? How does it affect us? Water, as it travels below the surface of the Earth, absorbs minerals by passing through rock formations. When it passes through limestone or chalk formations, it picks up calcium and magnesium particles...
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Mar 03, 2022 |
By Brham Trim (Red Deer) |
Toilets
It is a common misconception that Thomas Crapper, a historical plumber active in the 19th century, invented the modern flush toilet. In reality, the indoor flush toilet can be traced back hundreds of years earlier to...
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Feb 17, 2022 |
By Brham Trim (Red Deer) |
Bathtubs
When was the last time you were able to bathe? If you’re like most Canadians, you probably had a bath or shower within the last 24 hours. This great convenience is largely due to modern plumbing systems which provide clean, safe water straight into our homes...
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Jan 20, 2022 |
By Brham Trim (Red Deer) |
General Plumbing
Artists have many methods and sources of inspiration for their work, and often use a variety of mediums to achieve their vision. But, being plumbers here at Action Auger, whenever we come across pieces created with plumbing materials, we really sit up and take notice...
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Oct 14, 2021 |
By Brham Trim (Red Deer) |
Toilets
Perhaps surprisingly to some, choosing a new toilet brings with it several decisions to make, one of which is between going with a pressure-assist or a gravity toilet.
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Aug 19, 2021 |
By Brham Trim (Red Deer) |
General Plumbing
It’s Friday – you need a good laugh! Have you heard the one about the people who walked into a public toilet? When they walked out… Well, take a look!
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