tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-363687602012-01-28T09:09:10.515-08:00Boden Plumbing * 20075 Broadway * Sonoma, CA 95476 * 1.866.NO.DRIPS * <a href="mailto:info@nodrips.com">email </a>The Team at Bodenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05250908672928643408noreply@blogger.comBlogger1701100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36368760.post-74732792554934520262012-01-25T09:00:00.000-08:002012-01-25T09:00:06.504-08:00

Did you know?...Albert Einstein was named an honorary member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union after saying publicly that he would become a plumber if he had to do it all over again.There is a story behind that story.According to his colleague and friend Robert Oppenhiemer, "Late in his life, in connection with his despair over weapons and wars, Einstein said that if he had to live it over

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We don't want to give you any ideas, but...check out this over-the-top prank phone call. It's kind of funny!

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We came across a bunch of fun plumbing facts while surfing the web. So...from the "Did You Know Department":The terms facuet and spigot were once used only in the Northern and Southern U.S., respectively. The terms have come to be used interchangeably (although spigot is more commonly used for outdoor connections. (more about spigot on the on freedictionary.com)Water pipes used to be made from

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We're really proud of the evaluations we received as a result of our Diamond Certified review last year. You can read our Diamond Certified Company Report and see why.We work hard to provide quality plumbing service to all of our customers in Sonoma and Napa. It definitely matters to us to know our customers are satisfied -- so we thought we'd just toot our own horn a little one more time.Here

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We know you're thinking about it -- making a resolution for the New Year -- and we'd like to encourage you. (Because we're thinking about it too, and we'd like to encourage ourselves!) We all know we don't always succeed 100% in keeping the resolutions we make, but as it turns out, people who do make them are way more likely to achieve their goals than the people who don't make the gesture.So

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To all our customers and neighbors in Sonoma Valley, Napa and Petaluma -- As always, our wish for you is a safe and prosperous New Year free of plumbing woes and worries. Knock on wood, be happy, but call us if you need us!-- a very Merry Holiday and wonderful New Year, with best wishes from Terry, Mary, Casey, Chris, Randy, (and his other brother) Randy AND Bruiser

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Would the chance to lay your eyes on a Swarovski-encrusted toilet get you to visit Tokyo? That's what the Japanese are counting on. A building materials company has put the flashy toilet on display in the hope of attracting visitors to Tokyo's ritzy Ginza shopping district. Covered with 72,000 sparkling crystals, the toilet (not actually for sale) is valued at $128,000.What do you think?This

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Randy is ready to go.We can't say what you might expect when you call other plumbers out to your house, but there are a few things you can be sure of when you have an appointment with Boden Plumbing.1. First, our trucks arrive stocked with the parts and tools we expect to need to do a good job for you first time out.2. If the truck and all it's good-natured graffiti isn't enough to tip you off,

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Patagonia made quite an impression this past Black Friday by running a full-page ad in the New York Times exhorting readers to think twice before they buy anything. (see Don't Buy This Jacket, Patagonia ad campaign) They are asking people to "buy less and to reflect before you spend a dime on this jacket or anything else" to stave off environmental bankruptcy fed by runaway consumerism.Here at

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The last thing you want to get stuck with next week -- what with company in the house and lots of cooking to do -- is calling us to clear a drain. We get that. We don't even take it personally. Heck, on Thanksgiving Day the last thing we want to do is have to break away from our families and help someone with a clogged drain (and please, don't take that personally).So, in the interest of

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Goodness, that's a rather attractive (and practically invisible) public toilet. It seems people in Houston are really thinking outside the plastic port-a-loo box.The thing is once you're inside everything seems, well, completely visible! The toilet's walls are made from one-way glass which means everything outside is visible from the inside and, fortunately, nothing inside is visible from the

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There's gold in them thar recycle bins! And style, it seems.ZAL Creations of Chicago joined Etsy earlier this year with some pretty terrific -- and creative -- lamps and other fixtures made from assorted plumbing parts and beer bottles. We figure the beer bottles are recycled, although we're not too sure about the other fittings. Still, they've got us thinking about our bin of scrap in the back

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The bottom line is that when you reduce hot water use in your home, you save energy and you save money. It's a win-win all the way around. And, it's pretty straightforward: You can lower your water heating costs by simply using and wasting less hot water in your home.To conserve hot water, fix leaks, install low-flow fixtures and, next time you need to replace your dishwasher or clothes washer,

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This could be the ultimate in 'Green Plumbing'.Researchers at Penn State have found a way to produce a sustainable clean energy solution from one of the dirtiest sources available - untreated waste water. Yes that's right, one day the simple act of flushing your toilet could be powering anything from your dishwasher to your electric toothbrush.Led by environmental engineer Bruce Logan, the

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AB 275, the Rainwater Capture Act of 2011 makes it legal for all Californian’s to capture rainwater, thus decreasing stormwater runoff, increasing groundwater infiltration, and offsetting unnecessary potable water use for things like landscape watering. Wholly H2O, which helped craft the bill, considers this legislation a no brainer for California, a state whose water sources and their ecosystems

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We recently read a report in Plumbing & Mechanical that we thought was good news for all the people taking the plunge and investing in energy and water saving upgrades to their homes. It seems the investments are well worth it in terms of their impact on the resale price of your home, and the time it takes to recover the cost of your investment could be shorter than you expect.P&M was reporting

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Did you know?:Scientists have discovered that sunflowers can pull radioactive contaminants out of the soil and the water. The technique was used after the Chernobyl disaster in Russia, and researchers working to clean up the Fukushima site in Japan are now putting the flowers to the test there.Read more at:Sunflowers used to clean up radiation

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Here at Boden Plumbing, mainline stoppages - or sewer line backups - are one of the most common service calls we get. Oftentimes it is a straightforward stoppage and the location has a sewer clean out, which makes accessing the pipe pretty simple, so we can rooter the drain and have everything running smoothly again in short order. However, sometimes it's not a simple clog: our customer has roots

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You knew you're not supposed to flush old, out-dated or unwanted medicine down the toilet right? It's important to get un-needed meds out of the house, but depositing them into the communal water supply is definitely not the way to go about it. (See Drugs in Your Drinking Water? on this blog.)By properly disposing of medication, we keep our environment and waterways clean, and reduce safety and

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The recent earthquake on the East Coast, followed by the first couple of big storms of the season, hopefully has reminded everyone that it's important to be prepared for emergencies. And it's not only the natural disasters that can disrupt services and catch us off guard, this week also marks the anniversaries of the San Bruno pipeline explosion here in the Bay Area and the 9/11 attacks ten years

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And look, there's a scene featuring Cynthia Hipkiss' American Standard toilet lady! You can come by the office and see it for yourself -- the guys might be available for autographs -- and you can also check out the Fish 'n Flush toilet.We're on Broadway, across from the high school, two doors up from the bike shop, and a block from Train Town.

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Our longtime Napa customers know that Boden Plumbing is not all about Sonoma. They know that while our office might be situated in the town of Sonoma, we have never been shy about heading over to the "other valley" to help people out with their plumbing. But we wanted to tell everyone else - who might have forgotten or never knew - that Boden Plumbing does provide complete plumbing services to

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We've had a special going for a couple of weeks now that you might not have had a chance to take advantage of - yet.Stop by the shop here on Broadway in Sonoma and pick up a free plunger. Yes, that's right. Free. It's a seriously sturdy one, too. And it even has a sticker on it that's good for $23 off installation of a new toilet (in case you ever get tired of plunging your old one).So don't

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"Tired of an unsatisfying relationship, the sluggish economy or just your own bad habits? Now you really can flush it all down the toilet." (Reuters: Bad luck goes down the toilet at Japan temple rite)Yes that's right. At the Mantokuji temple northwest of Tokyo in central Japan, prayers and petitions are written on slips of paper and then flushed down the drain. A white toilet is used for "enkiri

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We thought you'd get a kick out of this. We did. But we don't want you to get any clever ideas for calling our office with your old 'Prince Albert in a can' jokes. Okay? (please :)

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INFO FLASH: A leaking water heater is not a good sign, but there are a few things to check before assuming your heater needs replaced. Small pools of water near your water heater could be something as simple as condensation if the heater is in a cold area or the weather where you live has marked temperature differentials. Check the water heater's thermostat. If you have the temperature on your

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INFO FLASH:If your dishwasher is not draining properly, there's a pretty simple assessment to make that will tell you whether you need a plumber (that's us) or an appliance person (we recommend Cochran's in Sonoma).So here's the drill:If water is coming onto the counter, say from the airgap for the dishwasher, the drain line is clogged and you need a plumber.If water is sitting in the bottom of

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Let's face it. Tank-style water heaters require very little maintenance. Technically, you can just put 'em in and forget about 'em for twelve or fifteen years. But if you want them to really last as long as they're designed to last - and work most efficiently while they're at it, it really does pay to do a bit of simple upkeep.And when it comes to water heater maintenance, sediment is the thing.

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INFO FLASH:It's not common, but it's not exactly unusual either - a stinky rotten smell in your house's tap water, usually on the hot side but sometimes on both the hot and cold water sides. We have it happen most often for our Napa customers who are on well water, but folks in Sonoma Valley experience it on occasion as well.What's that all about?Well, there are a couple of possible reasons for a

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We are thrilled to announce that Boden Plumbing has just been awarded the prestigious Diamond Certified symbol after being rated highest in quality in a customer satisfaction rating performed by American Ratings Corporation.In order to earn Diamond Certified status, a service company must apply to be rated by American Ratings Corporation (ARC) and pass each step of its twelve-step rating and

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No one really wants to call the plumber. (We know, we know. It's understandable so we try not to take it too personally.) Just like no one likes to go to the dentist for a periodic check-up and cleaning - or make that appointment for a yearly physical. And we're all too busy to remember the regular oil change and tune-up for our vehicles.But if we're honest with ourselves we know that regular

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Bah bah bah bah BABY.Don't forget to call Boden Plumbing!

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Did you know that rich and distinguished ancient Egyptians were honored with plumbed-in lavatories in their tombs? We suspect these might actually have been a temporary convenience afforded the builders left behind to seal the tomb from the inside, however.And here's another one: Copper - the principal material used in modern plumbing work - is the same thing Egyptians used 3000 years ago to lay

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Boden Plumbing is pleased to sponsor the new CTE scholarship for shop students graduating from Sonoma Valley High School -- and we wanted to remind everyone that TOMORROW IS DEADLINE DAY!Yes, Sonoma Valley High School graduating seniors wishing to continue their education in a technical field have a new opportunity to secure funds to help pay for school thanks to a new scholarship fund being

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It's National Drinking Water Week, and it's worth pausing for just a moment to show a little appreciation for the clean water you do have and to consider what more you can do to keep it that way.The vast majority of water on earth is sloshing around in the salty seas. A very small portion is available for human purposes. In fact, just 2-3% of the earth's water is fresh water and about two thirds

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Gray water systems can be as simple as a rain barrel collecting and saving roof runoff or as complex as a system plumbed to code that separates out bath, sink and shower water for outdoor landscaping. As varied as they are, all gray water systems have one thing in common: they are designed for more efficient use of potable water.California's Health and Safety Code, Section 17922.12, defines

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Would you believe that 17 billion toilet paper tubes are produced annually in the United States? Apparently most people toss those tubes rather than recylce them, and those cast off paper tubes account for 160 million pounds of trash. Stretched end-to-end they would reach a length of more than a million miles - as far as from earth to the moon and back twice.That's a lot of toilet paper tubesAnd

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Smooth, clean porcelain enamel surfaces in a bathroom or kitchen can really make the room. Keeping those surfaces sparkling is key.Porcelain is made by fusing powdered glass onto some sort of base (metal, glass, or tile) at a very high temperature. As the glass powder melts, it flows evenly across the surface, eventually cooling to form a very hard, smooth, durable finish. When cleaning this

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It's great to be able to take care of simple repairs and maintenance yourself. Doing it yourself can save you money if you've got the time to spend.However, not every project is worth taking on yourself - some are better suited to a professional. Before tackling a project yourself, we think there are a few things to consider: money, time and workmanship.MoneyBy doing a project yourself, you will

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A clogged kitchen sink can be one of the most frustrating plumbing problems. Inevitably they occur in the middle of preparations for a big holiday get-together or when you are otherwise under some kind of time crunch to get a meal on the table.And, of course, they never seem to happen during normal working hours for the plumber!Fortunately there are some simple things you can try to clear the

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Is it a plumbing problem - or an appliance problem? Sometimes that is the question. And if you're not sure, just call. There are certain issues that come up frequently for our customers, and we're bound to have some good advice.One of those not so uncommon issues is the non-draining dishwasher (darn). Here's our quick advice on the matter: Nine times out of ten, if your dishwasher seems to be

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Home cleaning supplies can be some of the most toxic and caustic materials around. Read a warning label on any of the products stashed under your kitchen sink or in the utility closet if you don't believe us.Keeping surfaces clean and drain lines clear is important, but we don't think that should come at the expense of your family's health, the life of your septic tank and plumbing fittings, or a

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Boden Plumbing has earned the Sonoma County Business Environmental Alliance Best Practices Award, which recognizes businesses that best exemplify environmental excellence through sound business practices. The award will be presented March 11 at the Business Environmental Alliance breakfast. Casey will be attending the breakfast at the Hyatt Vineyard Creek in Santa Rosa, along with the fifteen

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photo credit:Mark Gocke/Star-Tribune correspondentThe gopher in the picture above is doing an impressive job of moving a pretty significantly sized rock out of its tunnel, but did you know that a gopher will normally burrow around a gravel-lined trench - if the gravel is 1-inch in diameter or larger? So if you want to protect your underground irrigation and water supply lines from gopher damage,

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Having a few basic tools on hand at home really helps in resolving simple problems yourself. One of the most basic and helpful tools has got to be the toilet plunger. Clogs may not happen often, but when they do they can be really inconvenient. Murphy's Law has them happening after hours or (better yet) on a holiday when you have a house full of people. Not always the easiest times to call on a

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Since property owners in Sonoma Valley with backflow prevention devices will soon be getting notices for their annual testing, we thought it was a good time to post something on the importance of making sure your backflow is functioning properly.Casey Boden is certified to test, repair and replace these gizmos - and he recently returned from Sacramento where he completed classes to keep his

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And apparently 'over' is the answer.We've never come across such a compelling and well-reasoned explanation for why draping the end of the toilet paper over the top of the roll is good and letting it hang over the back of the roll is the wrong way around. Check out the full report here on currentconfig.com. There are diagrams and everything.The question of how to hang the toilet paper is one that

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photo credit: Lars Plougmann on flickrHere in the North Bay when we consider water conservation we commonly think about outside irrigation in the summer and low flow toilets in general. Turns out the food we eat and the other products we buy also contribute to the amount of water we use.This month Levi's introduces a new line of jeans they're calling WaterLess Jeans. The process used to finish

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Don't get us wrong, the indoor flush toilet was a great invention, but a lot has changed since the time of Thomas Crapper and the first water closets.This advertisement dates to the late 1880s. It really does make the early toilets look like fascinating contraptions. What's also interesting is that although his name is commonly associated with the flush toilet, Thomas Crapper did not actually

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The Environmental Working Group has released a new report exposing the lack of health and water quality information for bottled water. It's not a big surprise, but it's a good reminder that too often we assume that because something comes in a package with a recognized brand name on it, it must be OK.The report, 2011 Bottled Water Scorecard, surveyed websites and labels of more than 170 bottled

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Boden Plumbing wishes everyone a happy and prosperous new year filled with friendship, good times and minimal drips.We would also like to thank all of our loyal customers for the confidence you had in us throughout 2010. Thanks to you we're able to continue to do business here in our community, and we really appreciate that.2011 seems a good year to resolve to focus even more on the essentials:

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He's a bit drained. Obviously.But we're not!Need help leading up to the Holidays? Give us a call. We're here to help.

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Customer feedback is a big deal to us. We thrive on it because it helps us stay up to speed on what people need and how we're doing. We run a service business, so there's nothing more important than providing the best possible service we can.Each of our invoices includes a tear-off postcard that you can send back to let us know how your service call went. We post customer comments we receive on

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The day after Thanksgiving is one of the busiest days of the year for plumbers. In fact, it might be the busiest - with calls to clear stopped drains by far the most common problem.Lots of cooking and extra house guests can take a toll on your plumbing system - but they don't have to. Here are just a few tips to help keep your drains running and your system functioning for the holiday:Don't put

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Drops of water are not like snow flakes. They don't come in an infinite variety of shapes and sizes. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, they are somewhat variable, but basically the drops dripping from our kitchen and bathroom sink faucets are betwen 1/5th and 1/3rd of a milliliter (mL).That doesn't seem like much, but it can sure add up.Consider the average drop -- about 1/4 mL of water.

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Boden Plumbing recently took the step to make our commitment to good customer service official and joined with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) in promoting ethical business practices.Just so you know what being accredited by the BBB really means and what we signed up for, we've laid it all out below. For the record.If a business has been accredited, it means the BBB has determined that the

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Bruiser is so glad there's a new baby in the Boden family. He's thinking it will take some of the pressure off of him *going forward*, as they say.In the meantime, have a safe, happy and FUN Halloween, everybody!from the not-so-scary crew at Boden Plumbing -Terry, Casey, Gabe, Chris, Alan, Tomand Bruiser

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Granted the buildings that will be feted at the Green Building Super Heroes Award Gala on Friday at the Academy of Sciences in San Francisco are kind of out of scale with the usual residential retrofit, but it goes to show how hot - and how important - green building has become. There are some notable pooh bahs on the guest list at Friday's do.First and foremost though are the buildings.On the

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When we overhauled our shop recently we freed up a lot more space to display fixtures. We think it really helps our customers to be able to compare faucets and whatnot in 3-D, not just on the screen or in a catalog.One of the additions we made when we freed up that space was a big new display of a new product line for us: Danze.Bathroom and kitchen faucets, showerheads and related accessories -

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How much does a new toilet cost, you ask? How much do you have?This goes back a few years, but we just wanted to help put what we think is the reasonable cost of a new low flow toilet from our shop in perspective. We have a few choices available from different manufacturers, but let's just consider and compare for a moment this snazzy, jazzy, gold-plated wonder that was up for grabs at the

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This short video underscores how easy it can be to introduce 'greener' plumbing to your home. It's not all about redesign, new technologies or renovation. The single most important thing you can do is conserve water, and in this video, you'll learn three simple ways to do just that. Green Plumbing on Vimeo.If you have questions about fitting or changing aerators at your house - or what models of

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To be filed under the Truly Trivial category:It must be the heat. (It couldn't be the humidity.) What else explains why we became preoccupied with the question: Why White House Plumbers?It seems obvious once you know the answer (and it's given away in the title for this post), but it turns out the White House Plumbers, sometimes simply called the Plumbers, were a covert Special Investigations

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As if the San Bruno fire earlier this month wasn't reminder enough about the danger of natural gas line fires, the anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake is coming up in October: Twenty-one years since the most recent 'Big One' in the Bay Area.PG&E is working to stay on top of the repairs they need to make to vulnerable gas lines, and hopefully the odds of the kind of disaster that hit San

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Carbon, dollars, fuel and food are big topics of conversation these days when it comes to sustainability. What seems to get pushed down on the list, however is a resource few in California (or anywhere else for that matter) can really afford to forget - and that is fresh water.Piping or otherwise transporting it from great distances is expensive or downright cost prohibitive, so we rely on

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Big Box stores and the internet put a lot of parts and fixtures within easy reach of homeowners. It's convenient to shop and choose for yourself, and so often it seems much cheaper to go ahead and buy your own parts rather than pay what the plumber charges.It is convenient but whether or not it's actually less expensive is something to consider.First, not all brands are the same. Here at Boden

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The single most important fact on water leaks may simply be that a significant amount valuable water is wasted every year without ever being used - often for reasons that are easily remedied. It's a crime. Or, as Jon Miller would say, "Call the cops. We've been robbed!"According to the U.S. Environmental Protections Agency:Leaks can account for, on average, 10,000 gallons of water wasted in the

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Yes we can peer into out-of-the-way places deep in the recesses of your sewer pipes!At Boden Plumbing we use cameras to inspect and even videotape sewer lines. They're a real lifesaver - or at least a time and money saver, not to mention a true headache preventer, when it comes to pinpointing problems and coming up with the most effective repair strategies.It used to be that if your plumbing was

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Sediment builds up over time in water heater tanks. It just does. If it builds up too much it can make your water heater less efficient and, if left too long, it does decrease its life span. So it's wise to get rid of the sediment by periodically draining your water heater and flushing the sediment out of the tank.The good news is this maintenance job is something you can do yourself. Once a year

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Just so you know: Boden Plumbing's truck arrives stocked with parts (and gloves) and our plumbers are not Wimpy!Popeye the Sailor - Plumbing is a 'Pipe'

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In March of last year we posted some information about a new program in Sonoma County that allows homeowners to borrow money for certain home improvements and pay the money back on their property tax bills. (see: Loans for Energy Efficiency Upgrades Available in Sonoma County)The loans are available for energy-saving improvements such as solar and voltaic units, solar thermal devices, tankless

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Is your water heater getting up in years? Are you starting to wonder if it makes sense to replace it sooner rather than later - when it starts leaking? If you like to do your research ahead of time, you can start by asking a few basic questions about new water heaters.How many years of use can I expect from a water heater?It all depends on the type of water heater you have. Different water

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These days you might be noticing delays in sourcing and shipment of plumbing parts. And you might discover that some of those jazzy fixtures you find online are not available to customers in California.There's a particular reason for all that. In January 2009, California enacted laws to increase protection of the public from exposure to lead in drinking water by reducing the amount of lead

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When is a plumbing problem not a plumbing problem? Well, you can't always be sure!This is too funny not to share.Before you watch the video, here's the background:Jennifer and Jim kept getting huge water bills. They knew beyond a doubt that the bills weren't representative of their actual usage. But no matter how they tried to conserve, the high bills continued. Although they could see

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Just when you thought people may have thought of everything, Environmental Designworks has come out with something that's pretty ingenious. They call it SinkPositive, and it's a retrofit to your existing toilet. It replaces the tank lid and uses the water coming in to fill the bowl after flushing for handwashing.SinkPositive saves beaucoup gallons of water and ensures potable water isn't wasted

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As a plumbing service company committed to making sustainability integral to how we do business, we like to periodically share a few tips for making sustainable choices a habit in your life. There are lots of things we all can do every day to make small differences that add up big. The key is doing something and making it a part of your daily routine.Bottled WaterObviously it's convenient, but

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Sonoma County Sanitation District's Direct Install Program has been going on for quite some time now. It's been a great opportunity for public sewer customers with non low flow toilets to get those older-style fixtures exchanged for new high-efficiency toilets. What a good deal all around. Demand is reduced on the sewer system, customers save hundreds of dollars on fixtures, and everyone saves

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This week - March 15-21, 2010 - is "Fix a Leak Week", something the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency organized to raise awareness and to encourage people to cut back on water usage.Did you know that "between 1950 and 2000, the U.S. population increased nearly 90% -- and the nation's water use increased 209%, and the average American uses 100 gallons of water a day"? (U.S. EPA, cited in

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A few weeks ago we posted something about a new high-efficiency water heater out from Rheem (Rheem Heat Pump Water Heaters Promise Super Efficiency). Someone did point out that this heat pump style machine is not exactly new - although it is new for Rheem, but the real news is that the machine has now been pulled from the market. That's what we hear from our supplier. No word on what led to the

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It's startling how much water is lost to leaks that are pretty simple to fix. Replacement parts for dripping faucets, running toilets, leaky showerheads and such are relatively inexpensive and pay for themselves in water savings.So prepare to get ready for summer by checking for leaks now - or at least between now and March 21st. March 15-21, 2010 has been declared `Fix a Leak Week', so it's the

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Aw maaaaan!Our schedule is kind of in disarray this week all because Casey and Chris decided to go off and enjoy the snow last weekend. Well, that in and of itself isn't the issue. We grudgingly worked around their absence Friday and Monday (a four-day weekend!). Tom and Alan hustled, and we managed.The catch came Tuesday when Chris showed up walking a little like Frankenstein. Something about

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Want to cut your electric water heating costs by up to 50%?A new-style energy efficient electric water heater from Rheem saves energy and money.Plus, it qualifies for a federal tax credit - 30% of cost of the heater, up to $1500.Call and ask us about it today.BODEN PLUMBING 996-8683We haven't tried this machine yet ourselves but think it looks promising. If you have any experience or

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The Sonoma County Water Agency's direct install program is in full swing. Low-flow toilets have been flying out the door here at Boden Plumbing. If you have not yet replaced your old-style, water-wasting toilet, now is a real good time to do so.To qualify for the program, you must be a Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District customer (on public sewer, not private septic) and have a toilet that

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Design and technical improvements make the new generation of waterless urinals well worth considering when looking for ways to save water. Maintenance is much easier on these latest models, and advances have made them more hygienic and odor-free. Pretty spiffy, really.Besides saving water, a big benefit of waterless urinals are the associated costs - they're cheaper to buy than flush urinals and,

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Despite water's very simple atomic structure, it exhibits some amazing properties."This structure consists of two hydrogen atoms bonded to one oxygen atom. The nature of the atomic structure of water causes its molecules to have unique electrochemical properties. The hydrogen side of the water molecule has a slight positive charge. On the other side of the molecule a negative charge exists. This

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Each year around this time we post some information about protecting your plumbing in cold weather. Well, it seems this year's cold snap caught us all by surprise. For the last two days the guys have been running around fixing burst pipes all over Sonoma Valley. Even few of our customers in Napa got dinged by this week's weather.Sorry for the delay - but here's our advice from the last couple of

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Photo: Urban entropy (on Flickr) by KyknoordDon't let this happen to your home.We know you wouldn't really. We're simply emphasizing a point: Left to their own devices, molds, mildew and fungus can eat your home alive.Molds, mildews and fungus can be found on damp surfaces like bathroom walls, window trims, and other places where water accumulates or condensation collects. They are common

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The Sonoma County Water Agency has recently expanded the Direct Install Program to include single-family homes. Woo hoo!!That means if you are on municipal sewer and you have a toilet that uses more than 1.6 gallons per flush, you are eligible to have Boden Plumbing (or any other plumber participating in the program) install a new low flow toilet for you - at no charge. The County water agency

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There are at least 101 ways to conserve water. Really, there are.Here are 10 for starters:#1Monitor your water bill for unusually high use. Your bill and water meter are tools that can help you discover leaks.#2When washing dishes by hand, don't let the water run while rinsing. Fill one sink with wash water and the other with rinse water.#3Some refrigerators, air conditioners and ice-makers are

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One week from today, on October 15th at 10:15 a.m., Californians will practice for the next big earthquake.The Great California Shakeout - as the planned event is being called - is expected to be the biggest earthquake drill ever. Are you ready for the next big earthquake?(Photo credit: USGS)Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake October 17, 1989. San Francisco. An automobile lies crushed under the

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The people at American Standard have heard so many toilet stories over the years, they were inspired to sponsor a contest to find the best. They're taking submissions - until October 9th - on Facebook.Apparently lots of people have stories involving cats and toilets, and there have been more than a few that have been, well...OTT as they say.Perhaps you have a funny story to share? Remember, it's

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There's a new story circulating on the web that's kind of along the lines of the Space Plumber post we ran a few months back and also reminds us of Dune, one of the books on our reading list.Forget gas, batteries - pee is new power source:"Urine-powered cars, homes and personal electronic devices could be available in six months with new technology developed by scientists from Ohio University."

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It's official. Boden Plumbing is now a member of GreenPlumbers. We have been enjoying their courses and taking advantage of the great resources they make available for awhile now, but we recently took the extra step and became a member.We've made a commitment to always look for the 'green' or sustainable option - both in how we operate as a company and in the products and services we offer to

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We told you about it a few years ago - the super nifty space-age gizmo you attach to your existing washing machine that allows you to wash everything without hot water and without detergent. It's called Laundry Pure. You can read what we said about it here.Terry was so taken with the idea - being a green-minded plumber and all - that he installed one at his house and has been using it ever

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This is pretty silly but also strangely reassuring. When people dream up - and then go to the trouble of carrying out - such goofy escapades, you know there's hope for the world.Enjoy.*** Bookmark this on Delicious***Boden Plumbing primarily serves Sonoma Valley, Napa Valley, and the Petaluma area. We provide a full range of residential plumbing repairs and services.866-663-7477www.nodrips.com

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If you own a commercial property in Sonoma Valley and are on either public water or sewer, you are eligible to participate in the County's new Direct Install Program for low flow toilet fixtures.Good deal all around. The County saves money in the long run by reducing water use and load on the sewer system, and you finally get those old water hungry fixtures out of your place.This is not a rebate

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Mysterious sewer-dwelling creatures filmed in North Carolina sewer pipes... Who knew what strange and gruesome life forms lurked below?!Bryozoans or tubifex worms -- there seems to be some debate about what exactly is pictured in the video. You can read a bit more about that in the Guardian article Down in the sewer, there's creature discomfort.In Paris, where part of the sewer system has

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We all know that plumbers are "Protecting the Health of the Nation", but in England they're protecting the health of their dogs as well it seems.If you haven't heard the story, a four-year-old boy living near London managed to flush a 1-week-old puppy down a toilet. Apparently he was trying to wash the dog. The fire department was called. The SPCA was called. All to no avail.Then they called

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Boden Plumbing has had service agreements with customers for quite some time, but we have recently revamped our program. We think of it now as our customer assurance plan, and we've also dubbed it 'The No Drips Club'.Our “No Drips Club” is a members-only service plan that is limited to 25% of our customers. (We would be unable to offer this to everyone as we couldn’t possibly keep up with all the

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