Home plumbing might not be the most scintillating of subjects to discuss, but it is worth knowing your stuff in this area. We rely so heavily on our plumbing systems, and they work so well, that we often don’t even remember that they are there. They just get on with the job that they were designed for. But even small faults in the system can lead to inconvenience and lost money. Read on to find out the four main things about your home plumbing system that you need to know.

 

Not Just For Water

 

When we think of home plumbing, what comes to mind immediately are the taps and sinks in the kitchen and bathroom. Maybe the shower. But it’s wise to remember that your plumbing doesn’t just bring the water to your home. But it also removes liquid waste from your home too.

 

This is in two main forms.  Greywater, which is water used for washing. Then there is blackwater, which is the liquid biological waste produced by humans (You get the idea!).

 

If something goes wrong with your graywater drainage, then you can expect an inconvenient flood. Then you will have to pay to get it all cleaned up and the damaged repaired. Obviously, a blackwater leak is a much more serious problem and can cause a health risk and not help you keep your family safe and well. Of course then there is the practical and monetary inconvenience on top of the health concerns too.

 

It Needs Regular Maintenance

 

That is why it’s essential to make sure that you home plumbing system is given regular checks to ensure that it is functioning properly.

 

It’s much better to get a residential plumber to come out if you suspect there might be a problem. Don’t wait for all hell to break loose, remember it’s much easy to fix a potential issue than to clear up all that mess if a pipe blows.

 

A Leaky Tap Can Cost You

 

 

You know that dripping faucet that you have been meaning to get around to bust just haven’t had the time? Well, would you be surprised if I told you that it could be costing you up to $100 a year? A dripping tap will lose 180 litres a day! This is 66,000 litres a year believe it or not! That’s why it can end up costing you so much money.

 

Of course, if your tap is leaking a constant dribble you can time that figure by three. Even if you are not on a water meter, remember that it is environmentally unsound to leave a dripped tap unfixed.  Its  66,000 – 198000 litres of clean water that have to be processes, filter and sent to you home that are going to waste!

 

Don’t Waste Graywater

 

Talking of wasting water, did you know that greywater is completely acceptable to be used to water your plants! It doesn’t have to go straight back into the water system as soon as the washing is done. You can siphon it off to water your grass and flowers. This can save a huge amount of water as you are using one lot of water twice.