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Kohler’s Nightlight Toilet Seat

Night Light Toilet Seat

Another great product I found while checking out Kohler’s newest Products. The Nightlight toilet seat with two unique LED light displays that illuminate your toilet in a soft glow.  Perfect for anyone who needs to use the bathroom in the middle of the night.

 The guiding light, located in the seat’s hinge, is visible with the lid down. It projects a gentle glow onto the toilet’s tank so users can easily see the toilet area when entering the bathroom. No need to flip a switch and brace yourself for the harsh bathroom that wakes you up and makes getting back to sleep that much harder.

Nightlight runs automatically on a seven-hour cycle so you don’t have to worry about leaving it on during the day or turning it on every night. With just the push of a button, you program the first cycle, and the Nightlight will activate at the same time every night. The slim, low-profile toilet seat runs on four “AA” batteries for up to six months, so you don’t have to deal with messy cords or wires that add clutter in your bathroom.

Not only does it guide you in the middle of the night, the Nightlight comes with the Quiet-Close™ feature that prevents those rude awakenings commonly caused by a slamming seat, and Quick-Attach® hardware and Quick-Release™ functionality let you easily install the seat and remove it for a thorough cleaning.

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How to avoid freezing pipe Headaches

With temps plunging into record lows, the potential for frozen pipes can create a headache for homeowners.  Here are just a few things one can try to avoid this from happening.

In basements and crawl spaces, pipes touching an outside wall or located outside need to be properly covered.  There is an insulation that is available at most home improvement or plumbing stores that is the shape of the pipe (usually 1/2″ copper), has a slit down the middle and wraps around the pipe.

Remove any hoses in the backyard from the hook up, shut off the valve and open the valve outside so all the water drips out.  

I know this one will go against your conserve water side, but turn on your taps.  There’s pressure built up in the pipes, and if water’s not moving and that pipe is exposed to cold then it could Freeze, so just turn that faucet on a little bit.  Moving water will not freeze as rapidly as it could just sitting in the pipe.

In the event of a prolonged power outage, turn off the main shut off valve which controls water coming into the house and then open all the faucets and let the water run through. This way you have no water in the pipes for freezing.  

You can also drain your water heater during an outage to avoid damage.  Usually above the water heater there are two valves, one for hot water and one for cold water, shut off the water there.  On the bottom of the water heater, there is a spout and that is where you will drain the water.

Sometimes even after taking measures to avoid a freeze up it happens.  If you have no water and suspect your pipes are frozen, we strongly recommend not tampering with them and call a plumber.  There have been instances of consumers trying to heat pipes on their own, which can, in turn cause more damage.

If a pipe has burst, the first thing to do is automatically go to the shut off valve and turn the water off.  That will stop the water from making any more damage.  Then call in a plumber to fix the pipe.

 

Aquavar Pump Class

On a beautiful summer day in July the techs at Bee and Jay got a lesson on  the Aquavar Submersible Pump Controller.  What, you ask is an Aquavar Submersible Pump Controller.  Well it is just what it sounds like, a control for your well pump.  But, unlike older controls with a large cold water storage tank and inconsistent pressure when multiple outlets are being used, the  Aquavar Submersible Pump Controller will maintain constant pressure, allowing for use of multiple outlets without pressure loss, while using a smaller cold water storage tank and protecting your investment down your well.

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Bee and Jay Joins Painting the Town Purple

Friday May 3, 2013 Bee and Jay Plumbing joined in to Paint Mahopac Purple to support Relay for Life American Cancer Society.

Ted putting the balloons up.

Ted putting the balloons up.

Ted putting the final touches on.

Ted putting the final touches on.

Mary and Ted

Mary and Ted

Joe and Mary going strong one year later.

Joe and Mary going strong one year later.

Ted, Mary and Joe showing off their Purple

Ted, Mary and Joe showing off their Purple

The girls of Bee and Jay wearing our Purple.

The girls of Bee and Jay wearing our Purple.

Singing in the Shower was never so easy

Here is what’s new in plumbing product that I came across on the Kohler web site that makes singing in the shower a little easier.

Moxie Showerhead and Wireless Speaker.

Moxie Showerhead and Wireless Speaker.

The Moxie showerhead and wireless speaker delivers up to 7 hours of music and more by pairing wirelessly with your Bluetooth enabled device.  Just sync your device with the wireless speaker from up to 32 feet away and you’ll be singing in the shower.  The Moxie speaker plays wirelessly in or out of the shower, so you can charge it up and use in the kitchen or even take it to the beach.

VibrAcoustic Bath

VibrAcoustic Bath

VibrAcoustic panels broadcast sound waves that travel through the water and gently resound in the body. Strategically positioned throughout the bath to provide the most beneficial effects to the entire body, these panels are concealed under the shell of the bath for a smooth, uninterrupted bathing surface. Music and chromatherapy are choreographed to work in unison with the VibrAcoustic panels for a holistic approach to profound relaxation.

StereoStick Audion Add on for Kohlers CL series medicine cabinets.

StereoStick Audion Add on for Kohler’s CL series medicine cabinets.

StereoStick Audio Add on for the Kohler’s CL series medicine cabinets let you connect your personal audio devices via the auxiliary input jack or find your favorite station on the AM/FM tuner.

Numi Toilet

Numi Toilet

Among the Numi’s many ultra cool features such as a motion activated lid, bidet function, and heated seat just to name a few is an audio system with AM/Fm radio and auxiliary input.

SoundTile waterproof speakers.

SoundTile waterproof speakers.

Sound tiles can be used with any audio system and also integrated with the DTV II Custom Shower Experience.

Prevent Frozen Pipes Before the Real Cold

Prevent Frozen Pipes Before the Real Cold

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There are three major causes of frozen pipes: quick drops in temperature, poor insulation, and thermostats that are set too low. Here are some important steps you can take now (before the real cold weather hits us) to prevent frozen pipes:

Insulate pipes in your home’s crawl spaces and attic; exposed pipes are most susceptible to freezing. As a general rule, remember that the more insulation you use, the better protected your pipes will be.

Use heat tape on exposed water pipes to prevent your pipes from freezing. Heat tape requires electricity, but it can be used just on those days and nights when the temperature is below freezing and you’re concerned about preventing frozen pipes.

Seal leaks that may allow cold air inside near where pipes are located. You should be on the lookout for air leaks around electrical wiring, dry vents, and pipes. Use caulk or insulation to keep the cold air out. In freezing temperatures, even a small opening can let in enough cold air to cause a pipe to freeze.

Disconnect garden hoses and, if possible, use an indoor valve to shut off and drain water from pipes leading to outside faucets.

Freshen up your Garbage Disposal

Garbage Disposal

Don’t let the smell of your Garbage Disposal ruin your holidays this year.  By using common household items, you can freshen your garbage disposal without harmful chemicals, safe for the environment, safe for your family, and economical.  With a few items you may already have in your home, you can naturally clean and deodorize your garbage disposal and freshen your whole kitchen.

INGREDIENTS:

Lemon, Lime, or Orange
Baking Soda
Distilled White Vinegar

RECIPE 1:

To freshen your garbage disposal, peel a lemon and put the peel down the drain. Run the disposal for several minutes. The peel will naturally dissolve built up food, kill odor causing bacteria, and leave the kitchen fresh. An orange can also be used, if you have one on hand.

RECIPE 2:

Pour 1/2 cup baking soda and 1/2 cup hot white vinegar down garbage disposal. Let sit for 5 minutes then run hot water down the disposal. This will clean and deodorize your disposal, as well as break up built up residue. For large amounts of built up residue, you may need to follow this process more than one time.

RECIPE 3:

Make white vinegar ice cubes by freezing full strength white vinegar in an ice cube tray. Run several cubes down the disposal while flushing with cold water. It is handy to keep this on hand, for a quick freshener. While your disposer is breaking up the ice, you will be cleaning the blades while you deodorize.