Celebrate World Plumbing Day

Feb 6, 2017 | Plumbing, Uncategorized

t’s so easy to take indoor plumbing for granted. While that’s a sign of how fortunate we are to have this luxury, we have to be careful that we don’t waste a precious resource like water just because it seems so easy to come by.   What is World...

5 Inventions to Be Thankful For

Nov 23, 2016 | Air Conditioning, Heating, hvac maintenance, Plumbing, Uncategorized

We’ve come a long way from burning fires in caves and going to the bathroom in a hole in the ground. Here are five inventions that would make medieval royalty envious of our luxurious living: The flushing toilet was first proposed by Sir John Harrington in the...

The Consequences of Backflow

Aug 13, 2013 | Plumbing

Your household plumbing system can be defined as fresh water in, dirty water out. Sounds pretty simple, but big problems arise when the lines blend and waste water ends up mixing with fresh water. At the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair 98 persons died of dysentery and...

Common Summertime Burdens

Jul 17, 2013 | Plumbing

You won’t hear our plumbers speak wistfully about the lazy days of summer. This time of year we tend to get exceptionally busy. Water usage and plumbing problems peak during summertime for most homeowners. Sometimes that’s due to lawn sprinkler systems. In...

Cure Those Water Pressure Blues

Jun 17, 2013 | Plumbing

You’re in the shower and unexpectedly, just as your body’s all lathered, the water coming out of your showerhead slows to a trickle. You scream downstairs … SHUT OFF THE DARNED WASHING MACHINE!  Or stronger words. You are singing the low water pressure blues....

Welcome To RPB Inc.

Aug 3, 2012 | Air Conditioning, Heating, Plumbing

We look forward to sharing our knowledge and experience with you. Hello and welcome to the company blog of RPB Inc. ! We wanted to take a few moments to welcome you to our website. Here at RPB Inc., we pride ourselves in providing superior plumbing services, heating...