Kingston Brass Blog

April 18, 2024 Olivia Embrey

How to Replace a Leaky Faucet Cartridge
Are you constantly annoyed by the relentless drip of a leaky faucet? Beyond the irksome sound, fixing these leaks is crucial for water conservation and protecting your home from potential damage. At the heart of the solution are faucet handle cartridges—small, essential components that significantly impact your faucet’s performance. Whether you're dealing with ceramic, compression, or ball cartridges, you'll learn how to diagnose and fix the problem.
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March 20, 2024 Olivia Embrey

The Different Types of Bathroom Faucet Handles
Different Type of Bathroom Faucet Handles · Lever handles are one of the most common types of bathroom faucet handles, other types include Blade Handles, Cross Handles, Knob Handles and a few more handle styles for the bathroom.
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March 14, 2024 Olivia Embrey

How to Prevent Home Flooding with an Anti Flood Adapter
Imagine the heart-wrenching devastation of returning home to find cherished family heirlooms, irreplaceable photo memories, and valuable furniture submerged in water, irreparably damaged by a sudden plumbing emergency. The emotional toll of such a loss is immeasurable. The Flood Protec Anti-Flood Adapter can prevent these emergencies at an affordable price.
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January 11, 2024 Olivia Embrey

NPT vs. NPS Pipe Threads
In terms of bathroom showers, installations rely heavily on the correct choice and understanding of pipe threads and sizes. NPT and NPS are terms frequently encountered when dealing with plumbing fixtures, and they have distinct characteristics that set them apart.
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December 5, 2023 Olivia Embrey

How to Replace a Toilet Tank Lever
Replacing a toilet tank lever is a relatively easy DIY task that can save you money and improve the functionality of your toilet. By following these step-by-step instructions, you can check that your toilet flushes smoothly and efficiently once again. Remember to turn off the water supply before you start, and take your time to do the job right. With a few common tools and a new tank lever, you can have your toilet working like new in no time.
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November 30, 2023 Olivia Embrey

Everything You Need to Know About Braided Faucet Hoses
Braided faucet hoses, also known as supply lines or water supply hoses, are the flexible, often metallic, connections between your faucet and the water supply valves. They are an integral part of your plumbing system, delivering water to your faucet while withstanding pressure, temperature changes, and other stresses. These hoses are typically made of stainless steel or braided polymer materials, providing excellent durability and flexibility.
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November 7, 2023 Olivia Embrey

Everything You Need to Know About Sweat Valves
Sweat valves can connect to various plumbing components, serving as both inlet and outlet valves. They are commonly found at the entry points of water supply lines and fixtures, such as sinks, toilets, and appliances like washing machines and dishwashers. Inlet sweat valves control the flow of water into these fixtures, while outlet sweat valves manage the water's exit.
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October 17, 2023 Olivia Embrey

How to Replace a Faucet Aerator
An aerator is a small component of your faucet, and is needed to add air to the flow of water. A faucet aerator is a threaded attachment that is typically made of metal or plastic and screws onto the end of the faucet spout. Its primary purpose is to introduce air into the water stream, which has several beneficial effects. It contains small channels or perforations for water to pass through while mixing in air. This process is what gives the aerator its name – it "aerates" the water.
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August 11, 2023 Olivia Embrey

How to Choose a Rough-In Valve for Your Shower
The main purpose of a shower mixer rough-in valve is for water regulation and diverter function, essentially controlling water volume, temperature, and sometimes diverter function. A shower mixer rough-in valve has two inlets, one for hot and one for cold water, and two outlets, one for the shower head and one for the spout, in order to regulate water best.
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