Old Water Heater Disposal: A No-Nonsense Guide to Getting It Gone
Disposing or recycling an old water heater: safety prep, pickup options, metal recycling, and regulations for home water systems.
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.
No Water in Toilet Tank? How to Diagnose and Fix Fill Valve Problems
Diagnose and fix toilet tank fill: check valves, float, supply, leaks; guidance for softeners, heaters, filtration, plumbing.
Shallow Well Jet Pumps Demystified: How They Get Your Water Out of the Ground
Shallow well jet pumps: how they work in home water systems and their effect on water heater, filtration, softeners, plumbing.
Water Purification Tablets: How They Work and If You Should Use Them at Home
How water purification tablets work and their home-use effectiveness; compatibility with softeners, heaters, filters, plumbing.
Find and Fix Your Water Heater Leaks Before It’s Too Late
Detect and fix gas and water leaks in a water heater: shutoffs, leak tests, tighten joints, valve/gasket fixes, when to call pro.
Solar Hot Water Explained: How Home Systems Heat and Clean
Solar water heating and purification: setup basics, cost, efficiency, and how it pairs with filtration, heaters and softeners.
Well Pump Running Non-Stop? Your Straight-Shooting Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting: why a well pump keeps running; operation for well, water softener, heater, filtration, plumbing, water systems.
Well Pump Electrical Requirements: Voltage, Amps, and Wiring Explained
Well pump electrical requirements and voltage specs: wiring, breakers, grounding, safety for water softener, plumbing, filtration
Submersible Well Pump Depth, Flow, and Pressure: A Homeowner’s Guide
Depth for submersible pumps; flow rate and pressure; impacts on softeners, heaters, filtration, plumbing, and water systems.
Clean Your Fridge Water: A No-Nonsense Guide to the Dispenser and Lines
Step-by-step guide to clean and flush fridge dispenser lines; tips for filtration, softeners, heaters, and plumbing.