Admiral Plumbing Services Blog : Archive for November, 2016

Why We Prefer Halo Water Filtration Systems

Monday, November 28th, 2016

Let’s take a minute to talk about your health. We want to make sure that everyone in the community we serve has clean drinking water, so that they can feel comfortable filling up a glass of tap water or using a toothbrush run under the bathroom sink. The municipal supply is cleaned and filtered, but some particles and living organisms can still get through to the water supply.

Whether you use the water supply from the city or you have your own private well, you should consider adding in an extra layer of filtration to protect your water supply, your plumbing, and your family members. And we think Halo Water Systems is the perfect solution for most homes.

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Does Your Well Pump Need Replacement?

Monday, November 21st, 2016

If you get your water from a well on your property (rather than from the city supply), you already know how important the well pump is to the operation of your entire water system. The well pump provides the pressure necessary to make sure water is always able to flow out of your faucets (unlike with a municipal supply, which is simply pressurized at all times with no maintenance required of the homeowner).

When you use a well to get your water, you save on the cost of having fresh, clean water. However, you do have to worry about the well pump failing, which can happen since a pump has moving parts. But does your struggling well pump really need replacement? Find out in the guide below.

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3 Reasons to Add Water Filtration to Your Home

Monday, November 14th, 2016

If you get your water from the city, you probably already know it goes through a treatment system before reaching your home. The treatment system is intense and there are a number of processes the water must go through before it reaches your pipes.

And yet, there are a number of things that could still make it into your plumbing system. Metals and other particles certainly don’t belong in your water, and we urge you to consider a whole house water filtration system.

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How Often Should I Change My Whole-House Water Filter?

Monday, November 7th, 2016

If you have recently had a new whole-house water filter installed, or if you moved into a home with a water filter already in place, you may be unsure of how to care for it. You know you’re supposed to change it, but navigating the internet to find out how often can be difficult.

The answer? It depends.

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