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- Uses of solar energy for commercial purpose - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2016 from Nikhil SSo far we have studied the benefits of solar energy at domestic level. The solar energy is equally beneficial to the commercial sector and they can have variety of uses for the same for the benefit of the business, society and the nation. In commercial building: Let’s us start the ...
Views: 2552 - Importance of Grey Water Treatment - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2015 from Nikhil SImportance of Grey Water Treatment In our last post, we have discussed grey water and how it can be used. Here extending that topic to further explore the importance of greywater treatment We all know that the water once used in bathroom sinks, laundry or shower heads is considered as grey ...
Views: 2000 - Importance of strainers on the drains - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2016 from Nikhil SYou must have come across the situation when suddenly your soap slips down the drain or you accidently lost your ring down the drain or the junk that has moved down the drain has clogged it which has made you rush for the emergency plumbing services at the odd hours of the day. The simple ...
Views: 1057 - Facing low water pressure issue - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2016 from Nikhil SPlumbing is the integral part of any building, may it be residential or commercial. Due to regular use, we often face issues with the system. Most common of them are the leaks and foul smell. Other plumbing issue that most of us face in our day today life is of low water pressure. This is ...
Views: 1056 - Turnkey Plumbing: What it is? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2015 from Nikhil SPlumbing is the integral part of the building and its careful design and maintenance is crucial for the long life of the building. We comprehend the idea of turnkey undertakings. Turnkey activities are the undertakings that are given to the client once the whole venture is finished. Give us a ...
Views: 899 - Benefits of sustainable homes - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2015 from Nikhil SA sustainable home does not mean a minimal home, or one without style. Sustainable simple means that you are designing and building with certain objectives keeping in mind the end goal to get particular advantages. For the nature loving home builder or buyer, it is always a right time to be ...
Views: 874(1 vote) - How Does Rheem Solar Water Heater Works - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2015 from Nikhil SHow Does Rheem Solar Water Heater Works Sun’s energy is freely available for everyone and the most common use of the solar energy is in solar panels and solar water heaters. The solar water heaters are used to generate hot water using the sun’s energy. These heaters can be easily installed ...
Views: 841 - Need of Rainwater harvesting in urban India - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2016 from Nikhil SWater is the most important resource for any life to exist. One issue that urban India has on its list is the water crisis. They get most of their water supply from rivers and lakes. As the local footprints dry out due to mismanagement and overuse, the search for another resource turns even more ...
Views: 785(1 vote) - What causes smell and sound from your plumbing - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2016 from Nikhil SYou would have noticed some unusual sounds or odour in your house which gives you sense of anxiety that something is not right. Well, it might be true. These smells or odours are the alarms that something worst is about to happen. However with timely precautions and action majority of the ...
Views: 782 - Get the best from your Rheem solar water heater - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2016 from Nikhil SWhen you opt for Rheem solar water heaters, the single main aim is to get continuous hot water with reduced the maximum from the same to get the controlled electricity energy bills and continuous hot water. Obviously, this is the reason why they are installed what they are meant for. While ...
Views: 755 - Rain Water Harvesting - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2015 from Nikhil SWater is the most important element for life on earth. But due to its abundant nature it is wasted and not thought of its conservation which has led to the situation of its depleting quality and scarcity.It has now become the question of survival to look towards traditional or new methods for ...
Views: 726 - Rainwater Harvesting in Urban India - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2016 from Nikhil SRainwater harvesting is a basic system that can be possible with low-innovation, do not cost too much and is applicable even at a small-scale with a minimum of specific knowledge. The collected water can supplement the general water sources when they turn out to be scarce or are of low quality. ...
Views: 706 - How To Identify Slab Leaks ?? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2016 from Nikhil SA minor space in the direction of the water flow leads to its seepage or leaks. Most of the times these leaks go unnoticed till a major destruction happens. In this post we will discuss about a most common and most unnoticed water leak location: slab What do you mean by slab? Here slab ...
Views: 701 - 4 factors to determine the right size of the tankless water heater - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2016 from Nikhil SWith the onset of the winters we start searching for the water heaters. Depending upon the need, there are various models available in the market. If you are choosing the tankless models then this post is for your benefit. You can find the tankless water heaters in gas and electrical forms. The ...
Views: 683 - Probable plumbing issues in new houses - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2015 from Nikhil SNew houses are supposed to be impeccable. You can take a glimpse at the new carpet, tile or flooring; updated appliances; fresh paint, new kitchen or the glossy bathroom. The last thing we would expect is to find a recently acquired home has a huge money expenses on the way in unanticipated ...
Views: 677 - A simple do’s and don’ts for unclogging the drains - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2016 from Nikhil SWe must agree the clogged drains usually occur when we least want them and almost everyone has faced the issue of unclogged drains- may it be at the mid night, at the time you are hurrying for work or some really unexpected situations. Depending on the clog and the place, it can be messy. The ...
Views: 674 - Excellent Uses of Solar Energy In Our Day To Day Life.. - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2015 from Nikhil SSolar energy is the most commonly used source of renewable energy that can be used by individual at homes and buildings or on large scale by government for electricity generation for masses. Let us see what are the products available that uses solar energy and how we can get benefit from ...
Views: 673 - Can solar energy be the energy of future - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2015 from Nikhil SSince the start of civilization or even far before the time, sun has been looked upon as the greatest source of energy that gives us light and warmth. Since that time the sun’s energy has been harnessed in a way or other to get the benefit out of it. Solar energy not only holds importance to the ...
Views: 654 - Common plumbing issues in the kitchen - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2015 from Nikhil SFor most homeowners, kitchen plumbing issues are generally basic. Since kitchen is the most widely used areas of the house, any plumbing issue, if left unchecked, may lead to major disasters and heavy expenses for homeowners. Some issues may be very small but some do require a help of the ...
Views: 638 - Solar Energy - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2015 from Nikhil SEnergy derived from heat and radiation of the sun is known as solar energy. This energy is the most common source of energy since traditions and is freely available. With the advancement in the technology, this source is explored to generate other uses to benefit the society. Advantages of ...
Views: 628 - Understanding the sources of renewable energy - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2015 from Nikhil SThe sources of energy can be broadly categorized into two main categories depending on their source and their impact on nature. These are renewable and nonrenewable energy. Renewable energy is generated from various natural resources and do not emit carbon compounds in the environment Let us ...
Views: 628 - How long can renewable energy meet our future demands? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2015 from Nikhil SIt is always a matter of question that for how long the current energy sources, primarily the nonrenewable sources can fulfill our demand for energy. And will the renewable sources be enough to furnish the demand? It is a known fact that the nonrenewable sources are not enough to fulfill the ...
Views: 626 - Benefits of sustainable homes - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2015 from Nikhil SA sustainable home does not mean a minimal home, or one without style. Sustainable simple means that you are designing and building with certain objectives keeping in mind the end goal to get particular advantages. For the nature loving home builder or buyer, it is always a right time to be ...
Views: 623(1 vote) - What makes a building Green ???? - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2015 from Nikhil SA green building or self sustainable building is not only the one that may have lots of green parks or lush green gardens. They are the buildings that are self sufficient in terms of water ,in terms of energy efficiency and which do not eliminate lots of waste while having the environment ...
Views: 615 - Where to use the harvested rainwater - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2015 from Nikhil SWhile designing the house with rainwater harvesting, the first and foremost thing that needs consideration is its use. The design will be completely dependent on the use of the harvested rainwater. Rainwater is the highest quality of available water to us and requires least of the treatment ...
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