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Water pipe types: PPR, PEX, CPVC and PVC — temperature, pressure and correct use
Not every plastic pipe is fit for hot water. The common pipe types in homes, the application classes in ISO 10508, and when to use each type.
Home drainage basics: slopes, traps and venting
Repeated blockages? Smells from drains? Usually the cause is wrong slopes, a dry trap or missing venting. The rules as set out in the International Plumbing Code (IPC).
Water heaters: types and how to choose, the energy efficiency label, and a safe temperature between bacteria and scalding
Tank, tankless, heat pump and solar water heaters: how each works and when it fits. The mandatory SASO energy efficiency label, then setting the temperature between preventing Legionella and preventing scalds.
How to find water leaks in walls and floors: from the meter test to the thermal camera
An unexplained high water bill, a damp wall or a stain on the ceiling? Start with the free tests the US Environmental Protection Agency recommends, then the professionals' tools — thermal cameras and moisture meters — and their limits.
Common plumbing problems and fixes: sewer smells, banging pipes, low pressure and blockages
A sewer smell from an unused floor drain, a loud bang when a tap closes, or weak pressure. The causes of the most common household plumbing problems, their fixes, what you can do yourself and when you need a plumber.
Household water tanks: cleaning and disinfecting step by step, following the WHO guide
Ground and roof tanks are part of household health. A summary of the World Health Organization method for cleaning and chlorinating water storage tanks, how to calculate the tank volume, and safety precautions when entering a tank.
Basins, toilets and mixer taps: water saving under the Saudi regulation, access for maintenance, and common problems
How to choose water-saving taps and toilets. The flow table in the Saudi Technical Regulation for Water Consumption Saving Tools (grades A and B), U.S. WaterSense figures, dual-flush toilets, and why access to traps and valves matters for maintenance.
Home swimming pools: drowning safety, chlorine and pH, pool chemicals, and what to ask before building
A guide for owners before and after building a pool at home or in a rest house: a four-sided fence with a self-closing gate, chlorine and pH levels and testing frequency, rules for handling chemicals, and technical questions for the contractor on waterproofing, drainage and electrics.
Home and kitchen appliances: location, power, water, ventilation and maintenance — washer, dryer, dishwasher and cooker
Before buying or installing large appliances: which need a dedicated circuit, which need water, drainage or venting, how to lay out the kitchen and laundry for maintenance, and the role of the energy label and warranty. Organised by appliance function and location, for the whole household.