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U.S. CPSC
October 25, 2006 |
Delta Faucet Co. Recalls Bathtub and Shower Head Valves Due to Scald Hazard The device in the valve that limits the amount of hot water that can flow from the shower head or bathtub spout can disengage after being manually set, posing a risk of scalding injuries.   |
PC Magazine
May 3, 2006
Jeremy A. Kaplan |
Shower Better We're nuts about cool gizmos, and we'll try anything in the Pursuit of Awesomeness. This quest recently led us to the bathroom and to the Kohler DTV (digital thermostatic valve) system. |
This Old House
Merle Henkenius |
Making Your Shower Safer Antiscald valves installed in tubs and showers maintain safe water temperatures. |
This Old House
Jheri Fleet |
The Facts On Faucets How to tell well-made sink, tub and shower fittings from the polished pretenders. |
This Old House
Scott Gibson |
When Faucets Drip and Toilets Run A journeyman plumber shows you how to fix two common leaks. |
Popular Mechanics
March 31, 2009 |
Troubleshoot Your Toilet Without a Plumber A call to a licensed plumber can mean an expensive hourly fee, but the science of plumbing is fairly straightforward, and most problems are simpler to solve than you might think. |
Food Engineering
November 4, 2007 |
Ball Valve Locking Handle Asahi's pad-lockable handle for its Type 21 ball valves prevents unauthorized cycling of the valve and serves as a position indicator, demonstrating the current state of the valve. |
This Old House
Merle Henkenius |
Good-Bye Sweaty Toilet Every summer millions of homeowners have to deal with toilets that perspire puddles of water. But just a little warm water will keep the exterior of those toilets dry all summer long. |
This Old House
Nancy Beiles |
Outdoor Showers A place to rinse off outdoors is a no-brainer for beach dwellers. But it's also great for cleaning up grimy gardeners, sweaty Little Leaguers, and muddy mutts. Here's how to hook up one of your own. |
U.S. CPSC
July 2, 2003 |
Recall of GSW Water Heaters with S.I.T. Temperature Controls A potential burn hazard exists from ignition flashback or an increase in tank water temperature. |
This Old House
April 4, 2000
Tim Snyder |
Installing a New Showerhead No need to go outside to experience a soft rain or an invigorating downpour. |
This Old House
C.J. Hughes |
Sharing the Master Bath Without Sacrificing Your Privacy Your varsity soccer player wants to soak her muscles in your jetted tub, but you want to get ready for bed. Here's a Solomon-like solution for that. |
This Old House
December 11, 2000
Merle Henkenius |
Adding Sink Shutoff Valves How to keep them level. Making this simple change will yield a lifetime of convenience and ensure a quick response... |
This Old House
Joseph Truini |
Installing a Water Filter Tired of spending money on bottled water? Here are step-by-step instructions for adding an undersink filtration system. |
U.S. CPSC
May 5, 2005 |
Cimberio S.p.A. and Dormont Manufacturing Company Recall of Certain Cimberio Gas Valves When one of these valves is closed, it could open up slightly. If the gas supply is on, gas will leak from the inlet port through the ball/seat and travel through the outlet port. If the valve is not connected to an appliance, and is not capped or plugged leaking gas will escape into the air. |
U.S. CPSC
August 15, 2002 |
Safety Relief Valves for Large Propane Tanks Recalled by Cavagna North America Inc. The recalled valves can have sharp internal edges that can cut into gasket seals in the valves, causing a propane gas leak. This poses a risk of fire or burn injuries. |
Popular Mechanics
April 7, 2009 |
How to Banish Basement Pipe Problems The way water comes in and goes out of the home is one of those processes we take for granted -- until we can't take a shower or make the toilet flush properly. |
The Motley Fool
December 27, 2010
Sean Williams |
China Valves Technology: Bargain or Value Trap? The price might be right for this high-risk, high-reward China play. |
Food Engineering
February 1, 2008 |
Diaphragm Valve Providing a straight through-flow, Flowtech's #36 wireless diaphragm valve can be throttled manually or automatically. |
U.S. CPSC
November 10, 2005 |
Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Recall of Gas Ball Valves A gas leak from these valves, posing a risk of fires and explosions. |
U.S. CPSC
April 27, 2005 |
Bell & Gossett Recall of Dual Unit Valves The relief valve portion of the Dual Unit Valve may leak upon initial installation and/or system start-up. The leakage through the Relief Valve drain connection may potentially expose installer to hot water, resulting in a burn injury. |
This Old House
Dan DiClerico |
25 Years of Innovation: Faucets Today, there's as much variety in fixtures as in any other element of home decor. |
This Old House
Max Alexander |
From the Ground Up: Plumbing A plumbing primer from This Old House expert Richard Trethewey. |
U.S. CPSC
December 22, 2009 |
Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves for Large Water Heaters Recalled by Watts Regulator Due to Rupture and Burn Hazards The relief valve can fail to reduce pressure and avert failure or rupture of the water heater tank and associated valves, posing rupture and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
May 21, 2008 |
American Flame Recalls Fireplaces to Replace Gas Valves Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards Gas can continue to flow into the fireplace pilot light area after the switch has been turned "off," posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers. |
Popular Mechanics
April 2009
Elizabeth Svoboda |
EcoDrain Warms Cold Pipes With Warm Shower Water You already paid to heat the water washing down your shower drain -- why waste it? |
Managed Care
January 2008
Thomas Morrow |
Linx Technology Avoids Heart Valve Complications Heart valves made from new composite materials minimize calcification, a common problem that can lead to a second valve replacement. |
This Old House
Joseph D'agnese |
Steam Shower: How It Works With one of these, it's no sweat to get a luxurious steam bath at home. |
U.S. CPSC
December 20, 2001 |
Kohler Recalls Shower Doors The door hinges can fail, causing the shower door to fall and injure nearby consumers. |
Food Engineering
April 3, 2006 |
Ball valves These Series EA electric-actuated, plastic, true-union ball valves are for sensitive applications that can't get by with less than a full-featured valve/ actuator combination. |
U.S. CPSC
January 30, 2002 |
Custom Buoyancy Inc. Recalls Scuba Diving Devices The overpressure valve can stick in the open position, posing a drowning hazard to divers... |
This Old House
Leslie Plummer Clagett |
Going Solo Design ideas for separating tubs and showers. |
U.S. CPSC
September 16, 2005 |
Robertshaw Controls Co. Recall of Gas Control Valves on Water Heaters Screws on some water heater valves could break. If this happens, gas could leak from the valve, which poses a risk of gas explosion and fire. |
Popular Mechanics
June 2005
Norman Becker |
Homeowners Clinic Expert Q & A Solutions to readers' dilemmas ranging from tankless water heaters to dryer booster fans. |
Popular Mechanics
April 2006
Joseph Truini |
My Dream Remodeling Nightmare A veteran do-it-yourselfer frames out his new whirlpool bath and answers the question, "How hard can it be?" |
Popular Mechanics
September 23, 2009
Harry Sawyers |
Toxic Shower-Head Hysteria: Reality Check Vincent LaBombardi, the director of microbiology at New York's Mount Sinai Medical Center says, "you shouldn't be ripping out the pipes over this." |
Popular Mechanics
March 2010
Mike Allen |
30 Car Mysteries Solved: Carshaft Timing and Civic Longevity Readers' questions on car problems are answered here. |
Popular Mechanics
January 1999 |
Repairing an Icemaker Water Valve The majority of refrigerators today are equipped with an automatic icemaker. The water valve supplying the icemaker is a key component of the icemaking system, and it should be the first thing you check if the icemaker's performance is erratic or if the icemaker stops working... |
This Old House
Zachary Gaulkin |
Making the Pieces Fit Some help with solving the bath design puzzle |
U.S. CPSC
May 16, 2002 |
Gas Shut-Off Valves Recalled by Seismic Safety Products Inc. These gas valves could stick in the open position allowing gas to flow freely, which poses a risk of serious injury to consumers from fire and explosion during an earthquake... |
This Old House
Nov/Dec 2012
Scott Omelianuk |
On To-Do Lists: A Home Owner's Work Is Never Done I've got to tell you, compared with the satisfaction of finishing a project myself, calling someone in to do it for you ranks right up there. Did it cost us more? Of course, but it also let us recognize that everyone needs a break from the DIY grind. |
U.S. CPSC
November 1, 2004 |
Robertshaw Controls Company Recall of TS-11 Thermal Safety Control Gas Valves If the pilot light goes out, the gas valve can stick in an open position, permitting gas to continue to flow. This can result in a gas explosion and fire which could result in severe personal injury or property damage. |
