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Most of the faucets purchased before 1997 were made from brass containing a lead content of about 8%. When water site in a faucet overnight the lead can leach into the potable water supply. In 1997 regulations required that fixtures contain a lower content of lead to minimize the risk for contamination.
Starting January 4 2014, fixtures are required to be no greater than .25 % lead among the wetable surface. Most manufacturers of faucets are cheating on this requirement by building the supply lines into the fixture.
Fixtures are not the only material used for plumbing that contain lead. Many ball valves, hose bibs, shower fixtures, and other fittings. If you do have a lead faucet you can run your water for 60 seconds in the morning and when you get home from work.
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Sump Pump Inspection
Save $39 on a sump pump inspection. KC Plumber Pro can perform a full inspection both inside and outside your home. The best sump pump is one that doesn’t run very often. It’s a good idea to have your sump pump inspected every year or so. This is especially true if you have an older […]
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Power Vent Water Heaters
Save $149 on a Bradford White Power Vent water heater. Energystar compliant this water heater also qualifies for additional tax incentives. All new home built throughout most of Kansas City are now required to have a Power Vent water heater installed.
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Rinnai Tankless Water Heater
Save $250 on a Rinnai tankless water heater. KC Plumber Pro is a certified Rinnai tankless water heater installer. Print this coupon to receive a $250 discount on the installation of a new unit. If you are planning on having a tankless water heater installed, Rinnai is probably going to be your best option. Rinnai […]
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Water Heater Repair Kansas City
In many cases, a water heater that is not working can be repaired and does not need to be replaced. KC Plumber Pro can provide water heater repair Kansas City and Overland Park. The first thing that you need to determine is the type of water heater that you have. If the unit is gas, […]
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Emergency Plumbing
In case of an emergency it is good to have a quality plumber on hand that can quickly respond to your problem. In many cases a plumbing emergency is something that needs to be resolved immediately. Going without running water for ever a day is a huge distraction for any homeowner to deal with. KC […]
