Switching to an Electric Water Heater: Your Step-by-Step Guide
Gas-to-electric water heater: steps, electrical/venting, permits, cost, efficiency, and softener/filtration compatibility.
Water System Wiki
Your Home Water Care Guide
Water System Wiki
Your Home Water Care Guide
Bob McArthur
Bob is a an HVAC and plumbing industry veteran. He has professionally helped homeowners resolve issues around water softeners, heaters and all things related to water systems and plumbing around their homes. His trusted advice has helped countless of his clients save time, money and effort in home water systems maintenance and he now here to help you and give you first hand actionable advice. In his spare time, Bob also reviews home water systems such as tankless heaters, water softeners etc and helps home owners make the best choice for their dwelling. He lives around the Detroit area and occasionally consults on residential and commercial projects. Feel free to reach out to him via the contact us form.
RV Antifreeze Calculator: How Much You Really Need
RV antifreeze amount for winterizing your fresh water system: dosage for lines, heater, fittings, filters, softener, safety.
Pump Water from Any Well: Simple Steps for DIYers
How to pump water from different well types: pump options, setup, service, effects on filtration, softeners, heaters, plumbing.
Stop Guessing: Calculate Your Water Heater’s Exact Energy Use Now
Calculate exact energy to heat home water: heater sizing, losses, cost; plus softener, filtration, plumbing, and water systems.
Stop Your Well Pump from Short Cycling: Common Causes Explained
Why a well pump short cycles: pressure switch, tank air, or valve issues; tips for softeners, heaters, filtration, and plumbing.
How Often Should Your Sump Pump Run in a Storm? The Straight Talk.
Sump pump run frequency in heavy rain and after; tips for water softeners, heaters, filtration, plumbing, and water systems.
Solar Well Pump Setup: No Grid, No Problem
Installing and wiring a solar-powered well pump for homes, integrating with water softeners, heaters, filtration, and plumbing.
How Activated Charcoal Filters Water: A Homeowner’s Guide to Tastier, Safer Tap Water
Activated charcoal in home filtration: how it adsorbs contaminants and improves taste for water softeners, heaters, plumbing.
Gravity Water Filtration: The Simple Science Behind Cleaner Home Water
Gravity filtration in home water systems: sediments, minerals removed; effects on softeners, heaters, filtration, and plumbing.
Water and Sewer Line Insurance: The Homeowner’s Straight Talk on Cost and Coverage
Is water/sewer line insurance worth it? Costs, coverage, exclusions for interior/exterior lines in home water systems.