Drought Or No Drought: Saving Water Is Important Year-round

As temperatures drop, and the word "drought" is no longer in the news, it's easy to stop paying attention to water use. Reminders to save water are less frequent and many Americans believe our water supply is abundant and constantly replenished-when in fact it's a finite resource.

While the U.S. population has grown by almost 90 percent over the last 50 years, our water use during that same period grew by a staggering 209 percent. With demand outstripping supply, at least 36 states anticipate local, regional or statewide water shortages by the year 2013, even under non-drought conditions. Using water more efficiently is the easiest and most cost-effective way to help ensure adequate future water supply.

The average family of four uses 400 gallons of water (6,400 full drinking glasses) each day and 70 percent of that is used indoors. This water use could easily be cut by as much as 30 percent if households took a few simple steps to use water more efficiently. In addition to helping protect our water supply, saving water can also help families save money on their water and energy bills.

Here are some simple tips from EPA's WaterSense program for saving water year-round:

1. Don't flush money down the drain:

• Check your toilet for leaks. A leaky toilet can waste 200 gallons of water per day. Add a couple drops of food coloring to your toilet tank and if color appears in the bowl within 15 minutes, you have a leak.

• If you replace your toilet, shop for a high-efficiency model that uses less than 1.3 gallons per flush. In 2007 you'll be able to find these toilets by looking for the WaterSense label.

2. Think before you turn on the tap:

• Scrape rather than rinse dishes before loading them into the dishwasher.

• Keep drinking water in the refrigerator instead of letting the faucet run until the water is cold. The average faucet flows at a rate of two gallons per minute.

• Turn off the tap while you brush your teeth or shave. You could save more than 100 gallons per month.

3. Use appliances wisely:

• Wash only full loads or set small loads to the appropriate water level.

• Replace old clothes washers with ENERGY STAR labeled appliances that use less water.

4. Stop leaks:

• Easily corrected household water leaks can account for eight percent of your water bill. Read your water meter before and after a two-hour period when no water is used. If the meter doesn't read the same, you probably have a leak.

• Repair dripping faucets and showerheads. Fixing a faucet that drips at a rate of one drop per second will save 2,700 gallons per year.

5. Test your WaterSense:

• Find out how much you know about the water you use in your home.

• Look for the EPA's Water Sense label, which makes it easy for consumers to recognize products and programs that save water and perform well. Water Sense labeled products such as toilets and faucets will begin to appear on store shelves next year. Also, look for a WaterSense partner when selecting a landscape irrigation professional-a smart irrigation design can help save water that is normally lost through evaporation, run-off or over-watering.

By: Stacey Moore

Good To Know Plumbing Tips

Plumbing may seem very complicated and not very interesting, even tough once you get the hang of it, you will see how simple it is.

If plumbing only means turning a faucet on and off to you, it will probably be a surprise to know that plumbing is largely a network of pipes and the fittings that connect them, carrying water in and out of the house. This can be done with the aid of two basic forces of nature: pressure and gravity. Each and everyone of the appliances in our homes that use water are tapped into this system. They get the fresh water from one set of pipes and let go the used water through another. It is as simple as that. Without the home plumbing system, the sinks, , tubs, showers and toilets, but also dishwashers and washing machines could not make our lives so nice!

There are a few terms that one must absolutely be familiar with, when dealing with a plumbing system situation, be it evaluation, repairing or expanding it. The water cycle is the first thing we must fully understand. Water falls to earth as rain or snow and then travels through a treatment plant, a pumping station, and a local water tower to a water main and meter or from a private well that taps into the local water table. The fresh water that comes into our homes enters through a main cold-water pipe and flows, under pressure, out of whatever faucet has been turned on.

On the other hand, the used water leaves the homes and heads for the city sewer or a private septic system. Every point in this system is placed at a lower level than the preceding one, thus the water can move by gravity. The water then goes into a treatment plant or to a septic tank, in order for the waste to be removed. Finally, the water vapors go back to the skies, to restart the cycle.

Our homes hide three separate but interdependent pipe systems: supply, drain-waste, and vent. The supply system carries pressurized water from a utility main or private well into our house and around to all the water-using appliances. The drain-waste system gets the gray water and waste out of the house into a city sewer or septic tank outside the house. The vent system carries away noxious sewer gases. So, each of these three systems has its own importance in a household.

By: Dalvin Rumsey

Glucose Meter Take A Minute To Shop

If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with diabetes, one of your first steps will likely be to find a glucose meter. There are some things to keep in mind as you make your decision because this piece of equipment is likely to be part of your life for the foreseeable future.

Cost is a major issue for most people, but there’s good news if you have any kind of medical insurance. A glucose meter is typically considered to be a vital part of medical treatment and insurance companies often pay for a portion or the entire cost of the meter. At the same time, there is sometimes a limit on the amount the insurance company will pay, and that may severely limit your options.

While cost is naturally important, remember that you’re going to be living this life from now on. Finding a cheaper glucose meter that requires a more serious stick for blood may seem like the best option when you’re writing the check for the meter, but the tedium of the daily stick may negate that cost in the long run.

There are some companies out there that help with the cost of a glucose meter if you meet specific income guidelines. This may be a good answer if your quandary about which meter to buy is purely based on financial restraints. Remember that Medicare often pays on this important testing equipment as well. Your doctor, druggist or representative of a local medical supply company may also be good sources of information about how to find the best deals and how to get help paying for a glucose meter.

Finding a very inexpensive glucose meter may be the best answer to this situation. If the meter is accurate, it’ll get you through the initial period of adjusting your life to the regular testing of your blood sugar. Then take time to do some research into what’s hot and what’s not in glucose meters. You’ll find that some make absolutely ridiculous claims and you may have to ask some questions to find those companies that produce the glucose meter that will work best for you and your lifestyle.

One of the great things about the Internet is that it’s created a global community for discussions of topics such as diabetes. You’ll find there are a number of forums that will allow you to talk to others facing your situation. This is a good place for information about which glucose meter is the latest and greatest in technology, and which companies are making claims that are simply not true.

By: Bob Benson

Repairing Pinhole Leaks In Copper Pipes

Once you have detected a pinhole leak in your copper pipe, and it is above the slab it is not that hard to repair.

Isolate the leak, and turn the water off to the house, either at the valve where it comes in or at the water meter by the street.If you turn it off at the house then open the hose bib that is usually located just above the water shut off. This will releive any pressure from the internal pipes, and the leak should stop dripping.

The next thing you need is to get the parts to stop the leak. If it is a pinhole leak all you need is a small piece of soft rubber, and a pipe clamp. Try to find a clamp that is close to the size of the pipe. You can usually find these at the local hardware or auto parts store. Make sure the rubber is soft so it will close the leak when you tighten the clamp.

Do NOT over tighten the clamp or you may crush the pipe and have a bigger leak. Believe me I have done this. Place the rubber over the hole and secure the clamp. When you think you have it tight enough turn the water back on and check the leak. If it has stopped dripping then you are done and you are now a plumber. If not slowly tighten the clamp until the leak stops. Remember do NOT over tighten the clamp. In this case a little is better than too much. Hopefully this will be the last leak you will have, but chances are it will not be. If you live in Florida where I live I can almost guarantee you that you will have more. But now you know how to repair above the slab pinhole leaks.

Paul Webb is the owner of Electro Service Company and has been doing various repairs around the home and business for over thirty years. You can visit his website at http://waterfilter.ueuo.com

Tips For Growing Beautiful House Plants Even If You're A Beginner

If you are new to live house plants, you may not have noticed the popularity of some of the tropical plants. Many thought for years that those tropical plants would not survive the dry hot atmosphere inside the house. Naturally some do better than others and you should look for thick leathery foliage, for placing in your home. Their ability to survive and to thrive is because the leaves are tough in texture and some are constructed so that minimum amount of moisture loss is slowed down. The Christmas Cactus is a typical example.

On the other hand plants like the maidenhair fern have thin leaves allowing for quick evaporation and do not fair well in dry hot rooms. However, you could hang a Maidenhead Fern in a bathroom where steam form the shower or bath would help it retain its moisture. If you added moisture to any other of your rooms, say with a humidifier, it may be detrimental to your furnishings or art work.

There are steps to take when decorating with house plants. Try to buy your plants after the need for heat is over. This will give the plant time to get use to the atmosphere with plenty of fresh air, and allow the foliage to harden while preparing the plant for the unfavorable conditions of heated rooms. It is always important to keep the leaves free of dust so as not to clog their pores.

Watering is always a delicate balance. Rule of thumb is that a plant in active growth will always need more water that those that are dormant. During the growing season, April to October, plants will use more water then in other times of the year. To be really safe buy an inexpensive water meter from your Nursery Garden Supply store. Generally, potted plants should be watered when moderately dry. Be sure to give a good soak right down to the drainage hole. A few sprinkles of water a few times a week will do nothing for the feeding roots that are situated at the bottom of the pot.

There is a tip for checking if the plant is dry at the bottom. Tap the plant half way down the pot with your knuckles, if a hallow sound is heard it needs water. If you heard a dull noise, it does not require water. Always water the plant with water that is at room temperature so as not to shock the roots. One sure sign that the plant is over watered is sickly yellow leaves. Stop watering immediately. Use a pointed stick to aerate the soil around the plant and do not water again until the soil is quite dry.

Inspect your plants daily since some pots retain water while others do not. If using unglazed pots do not place them directly on a table or you will get damage from water seepage.

You must feed the plants to keep them healthy and happy. Plants that are well rooted and thriving need more feeding. Be diligent from May to August. Use a fertilizer like Miracle Grow for easy nourishment.

Plumbing - Is it Really That Complicated?

Most people think that the plumbing system in a home is more complicated than it really is because of it's network of pipes and valves. Once you recognize the major components and the roles they play, home repairs are relatively easy to do.

Most home plumbing systems are composed of three things: the water supply system, the fixtures and appliances, and the drainage system. Water enter a home through a main supply line, either a municipal water company or a private well. If it comes from a municipal source, it must first pass through a meter which measures the amount of water used.

Once the water from the main supply enters the house, the branch line splits off and joins the water heater. From there, the hot and cold water lines run parallel to each other to all the fixtures and appliances in the house. Once the water becomes waste, it runs into a trap and then into the drain system which works totally by gravity. Waste water flows downhill through a series of large diameter drain pipes, which are attached to a system of vent pipes. Vent pipes permit air to enter the system through a roof vent. This fresh air prevents suction that would stop the free flow of drain water.

All sewage will eventually reach the waste and vent stack. The waste water flows in the sewer line and exits the house via a municipal sewage system or a private septic tank. In the meantime, sewer gas rises through the vent and escapes through the roof vent, thus rendering it harmless.

Most of the pipes in modern homes are made of copper but plastic is becoming more popular. Homes build before the 1950's usually had pipes that were made of galvanized iron. Iron pipes can lead to water that looks rusty when it first comes through the fixtures.

Most pipes in the drainage waste system is made of plastic or cast iron. They can be one and a quarter inches to four inches in diameter to allow easy passage of waste water through the pipes. Lead pipes are no longer used in home plumbing, though for the waste drainage system they do not pose a health hazard. Slope is an important factor in the waste drainage system, and each section must have the proper degree of slope to allow the system to function as intended, working with gravity to remove the wastes.

Repairing Pinhole Leaks In Copper Pipes

Once you have detected a pinhole leak in your copper pipe, and it is above the slab it is not that hard to repair.

Isolate the leak, and turn the water off to the house, either at the valve where it comes in or at the water meter by the street.If you turn it off at the house then open the hose bib that is usually located just above the water shut off. This will releive any pressure from the internal pipes, and the leak should stop dripping.

The next thing you need is to get the parts to stop the leak. If it is a pinhole leak all you need is a small piece of soft rubber, and a pipe clamp. Try to find a clamp that is close to the size of the pipe. You can usually find these at the local hardware or auto parts store. Make sure the rubber is soft so it will close the leak when you tighten the clamp.

Do NOT over tighten the clamp or you may crush the pipe and have a bigger leak. Believe me I have done this. Place the rubber over the hole and secure the clamp. When you think you have it tight enough turn the water back on and check the leak. If it has stopped dripping then you are done and you are now a plumber. If not slowly tighten the clamp until the leak stops. Remember do NOT over tighten the clamp. In this case a little is better than too much. Hopefully this will be the last leak you will have, but chances are it will not be. If you live in Florida where I live I can almost guarantee you that you will have more. But now you know how to repair above the slab pinhole leaks.

Paul Webb is the owner of Electro Service Company and has been doing various repairs around the home and business for over thirty years. You can visit his website at http://requestreviews.com.

By: Electro

Tips And Techniques For Watering Your Container Garden Plants

The importance of proper watering cannot be stressed enough for your container garden plants. Container Gardens are exposed to wind and sun so they dry out quicker than plants in the ground. There are no exact rules about watering your container garden plants. You have to become acquainted with the needs of various garden plants. The best tip is to examine them daily and water the plant when the surface of the soil begins to look dry. Feeling the soil will also help you determine the moisture needs of your container garden. Or, take the easy way and invest in a water meter if you are not sure.

How much and when to water will depend on the kind of plant and soil, the type and size of container, and the amount of exposure to sun and wind. Climate and the weather also play their part. During hot spells most plants in your container garden need daily water, except those in small clay pots, which may require it twice. Some plants, like fuchsias and tuberous begonias, wilt when dry, but geraniums and succulents are not so sensitive to neglect. On the other hand, it is good to let soil dry out a little between watering. This prevents the soil from depleting its nutrients.

Since unglazed containers dry out quickest, watch them more closely. Wooden tubs, window boxes, and planters dry out more slowly; metal is the slowest of all. Groups of plants in large containers keep moist longer than single specimens. A good technique to avoid excess dryness is to have groupings of plants, arranged close together. This allows the container plants to shade one another to keep cool and stop moisture evaporation.

There are several methods of watering the plants. If you have many containers in your container garden, depend on the hose, allowing water to flow through slowly and gently. Water small pots with a watering can that has a long spout or buy one of the self watering containers now available. When plants are grouped closely in a container garden, set up a sprinkler or hose with a fine spray nearby, allowing it to run for a long while, until the soil is soaked. In many states where the climate is dry, an automatic sprinkler system is a must to keep your whole garden hydrated. Remember this tip with geraniums and petunias, avoid sprinklers which spot blossoms.

One thing is certain; you must not depend on rain to keep your container garden plants hydrated. Even heavy showers deposit a surprisingly small amount of moisture, and unless rains are frequent and lengthy, you must do your own watering. Remember those window boxes and other containers near houses or under trees can stay dry in spite of an all-day downpour.

Though it is essential to give enough water to your container garden, it is equally important not to over water and so cause root rot. Over-watering also prevents aeration of the soil, and will cause the plant to drown.

One good method is to set your container garden, if the containers are not too large, in a basin or pail of water for several hours, or until the surface of the soil feels moist (this is the theory behind self watering containers). Or immerse the pot in a tub or large barrel of water and leave it there until air is eliminated and the bubbling stops.

The best general rule is to soak soil thoroughly when you water and then allow it to go just a bit dry before you water your container garden again. Best of all, keep a small spiral notebook and paste the care of each plant into it so that you will always have the needs of each individual plant at your fingertips.

If you go away for long periods during the summer, give the container garden serious thought before making it a project. On the other hand, you can enjoy both holidays and plants if you are absent for only short periods. The best safeguard is to entrust your container garden to a responsible friend. Or if you are going away for a vacation at your second home, or one that you have rented, take the container garden with you as a little bit of home.

Several techniques can be practiced. One is to arrange smaller containers in boxes of peat moss, sawdust, or soil, which has been well soaked. Then there is the pot-in-pot method, whereby small pots are set in larger ones, with moist peat moss inserted between.

As mentioned above, in many of the garden centers self watering containers are offered for sale. These are ideal for your container garden when you are traveling or taking a vacation.

Happy Container Gardening!

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By: Mary Hanna

How To Choose A Flow Meter, Easily

A flow meter is necessary for the task at hand. You know that. What you do not know is how to choose the right one for your task. But, there are some very good tools to help you decide. First of all, a flow meter is a device that is used to measure liquid or a gas in linear, nonlinear, mass or volumetric rates. Now, on to selecting the right flow meter for the task ahead!

Here are some things to consider about your needs that will lead you to choosing the proper flow meter.

• What type of fluid will you measure? For example, air or water? The flow meters will depend on this information.

• Totalization or rate measurement? It depends on what you need here.

• What is the viscosity of the liquid? This is assuming that it is not water.

• Will the fluid that you need to measure be clean?

• Local display or an electronic signal output? Which is the preferred choice here, or perhaps the necessary choice?

• What is the flow rate maximum and minimum for the flow meter?

• What is the max and the min for the process pressure?

From this point, you will want to make sure that the flow meter that you choose fits with the specification that you have listed. It can be quite simple to find the product that you need especially when you make your purchase through the web.

There are many information portals now devoted to the subject and we recommend reading about it at one of these. Try googling for “flow meter info” and you will be surprised by the abundance of information on the subject. Alternatively you may try looking on Yahoo, MSN or even a decent directory site, all are good sources of this information.

By: Matthew Noel

Guide To Water Leak Detection In Our Homes

Rapid world population growth and lifestyle change contribute to the increased demand for water by mankind. Additionally, low level rainfall in some parts of the world, slowed the replenishment of water supply.

Therefore, each one of us should make our best efforts in the conservation of one the most precious commodity here on our planet, which is water. One such effort is to watch out for water leaks in our homes, no matter how small those leaks might be.

Although some water leaks are so slow that they are not detectable, some known leaks are being ignored by some homeowners. This is due to ignorance to the fact that small leaks that keeps on leaking would sum up into thousands of gallons in a year. Imagine if all homeowners had that same attitude?

Moreover, water leaks not only contribute to worldwide water shortage, but also cause damage to some parts of the house's structure. Damages to the house structural elements could cause the house to deteriorate faster, collapse, and cause injuries to its occupants.

Water leak detection can either be done by periodically checking the areas and components of the house's plumbing system or by installing a commercially available water leak detection device.

There are mainly two types of water leak detection system:

1. Passive Leak Detection Systems - are usually stand-alone battery-operated devices that produce alarm sounds when its moisture sensor becomes wet, these alarms enable the homeowner to locate exactly where the water leaks are and do the necessary repairs. Since these are battery-dependent devices, its battery should be checked regularly.

2. Active Leak Detection Systems - also sounds an alarm when it detect water leaks, and will automatically stop the water flow. It may use a moisture sensor or a flow sensor in monitoring any water leaks. There are two types of active leak detection system:

a. Individual appliance systems - monitors leaks from a single appliance and automatically shuts off water supply to such appliance should leaks be detected.

b. Whole house systems - monitors leaks in the whole house and shuts off the main water supply to the house should leaks be detected. A whole house system is composed of several moisture sensors which sends signal to control the valve via a radio signal or by means of wiring connections.

Every house is unique and has a special situation to determine what type of water leak system is applicable. Some simple systems may be installed by the homeowner, but complex systems should be done by a qualified plumber.

If you don't have a water leak detection system device installed in your house, you can always check your house periodically for any water leaks, unless of course if you already hear those water dripping sound. Water leaks usually happen in areas where the water-consuming appliance and plumbing fixtures are located. Among the most obvious areas to look for water leaks are:

1. Bathroom & toilet area (check for leaks on showerhead, faucet, and water heating system)
2. Kitchen (check for leaks on faucet, dishwasher, water heating system)
3. Laundry room (check for leaks on faucet, clothes washer)
4. Garage and basement area (check on evaporator cooler, hot water system)
5. Lawn (check on turf, low water use garden, irrigation system)
6. Pool and spa
7. Patio
8. Water meter

Detecting water leaks through the sight and sound may seem an easy task. This may be true in fast and big leaks, but slow and small leaks, it could be impossible to detect without the aid of a water leak detection device. Here are some tips in monitoring the house for possible water leaks.

1. Water is leaking in your toilet when water is moving from the tank to the bowl when nobody is flushing it.

2. When your toilet is flushing itself when nobody is near the toilet.

3. Another method of detecting water leak in the toilet is to place food color in the tank, should you see the color in the bowl after a few minutes then you can conclude that there is a leak.

4. Since most water pipes are embedded in the walls and floors, we can only know if there are leaks when you see discoloration on a wall, ceiling, and carpet.

5. Detecting water leaks in sprinkling system is the same with spotting leaks on concealed piping systems.

6. One such practical way to know whether you have water leaks in your house is to monitor your water bill. Should you have higher water bill with the same usual consumption, you could seek a professional plumber or check it out with your local utility company.

Water leaks only worsen through time; it would be wise for you to deal with it as early as possible. Early detection and repair shall save you money and prevent damage to your house. If you ignore it, you are only postponing something you should do anyway.

By: Mark Jansen

Easy Water Saving During Water Shortage by Heather Rudge -

Global warming and rising sea levels, yet a water shortage.

As the earth heats up and the ice caps melt, the sea levels start to rise - and what do we have - hose-pipe bans and a situation of "water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink"!

After every long winter, the warm and sunny weather finally arrives - together with hose-pipe bans for many of us. I am lucky to live in an area that has not banned the use of hose-pipes, but because I have a water meter, I am very conscious of how much water I use. I would like to be able to say that my concern is only for the environment, and that does matter to me, but the amount of my bills is a factor that is rather more important at the moment. I already have three water-butts and 2 plastic dustbins for storing rain water, but they do not last very long when you are watering thirsty runner beans. So I have started to save my shower water! Any recycled water is known as "grey water" and can be bath or shower water, washing up water or water from your washing machine. You can use this water in your garden for plants and shrubs, but it is not a good idea to water your fruit and vegetables with this water saving method because of the chemicals used in the various soap products. Also, if you want to save the water from your washing machine, then you need to change to non-bio washing powder or liquid. Washing up water needs to be filtered first - but this can be done by pouring the saved water into a watering can or bucket through an old pair of tights (is there no end to the use of old tights?)

So, my shower water is now collected & saved instead of going straight down the drain. My next door neighbour has been very helpful and put an extension piece onto the pipe that is connected to the outlet from my bath so it now empties into a large container. But he has done it in a way that means I can re-divert back to the drains during the winter. I should add that I live in a bungalow, so this has not been too big a job. The container was given to me and my neighbour had a piece of plumbing pipe in his garage, so there has been no cost involved in saving this water. I am managing to save about 50 litres of water per shower, which is enough to water my shrubs and plants that are not established and whose roots have not yet grown down far enough to obtain enough moisture by themselves. I have never thought it worth watering the lawn, although I realise some people want their grass to be green, not patchy and brown like mine.

If your drains are situated in a place that means you cannot put a container nearby, and you don't want to carry watering cans through your home, there is a gadget now available from many gardening stores and on the internet. It is called a "drought buster" and is, basically, a length of hose-pipe with a "bulb" near one end and uses atmospheric pressure to draw the water up from the bath and through the hose pipe. A few squeezes of the bulb will start the water flowing and, if the pipe is long enough, you can put the other end out through a window into a container. The hose can be lengthened by using standard hose pipe connectors.

I know you can also purify water with certain plants, so after I've watered the garden with the saved water i think I'll look up my books to see which reeds will clean up the water from my washing machine - then I'll be able to top up the pond!


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How To Detect Leaking Water In Your Home

Most of the times, when there is water leaking in our house, we already know where it is located since we can see a faucet or the toilet dripping. But, some other times, we might have water leaking in our home without being aware of it, or noticing it when the water bill comes. You can easily detect leaking water in your house by following a few steps.

First, you should turn all water sources off. Then, go to your water meter and read it. After about 20 minutes read the water meter again, the figures in it should be the same as before; if they have changed, this means there is a water leak in the house.

Once you have discovered there is a leak in your house, you might want to find out where it is in order to be able to fix it. To find where it is, you will have to check all the possible spots. A good idea is to start by the toilet. The best way to detect a water leak is with the help of a leak detector, you should be able to acquire one in your local hardware shop. These devices are easy to use, but if you have any doubts ask the seller or a professional on the area for guidance.

If you don't have a leak detector, you could still try to detect the source of the leaking, but you will probably have to ask a professional to do it. If you wish to try to detect the leaking by yourself, you should first try by being in complete silence on each spot where it is possible that there is water leaking and listen carefully trying to spot any dripping noise.

But trying to spot leaking water by its sound is not always efficient and you might loose important time on it.. Many times leaking water doesn't make enough noise for a person to spot it and you might need much patience to do it, so it is much more recommendable to ask for help.

By: Jakob Jelling