There is nothing quite like a weak, pathetic shower spray to ruin your morning. Or, a dishwasher that sounds like it’s struggling for hours just to fill up. Or a really slow faucet. These aren't just little daily nuisances. They’re the first real warning signs that the pipes inside your walls are starting to look like clogged arteries. Over the years, calcium and magnesium hitch a ride in your water. Eventually these minerals set up camp, slowly narrowing the path inside your copper or PEX pipes. As a result, your once-strong water pressure is a thing of the past. Regular pipe flushing and maintenance is the most effective way to remove these calcium deposits and restore the high-pressure flow modern appliances and luxury fixtures require to function properly. Understanding the Mechanics of Scale Accumulation Think of hard water as the villain in your plumbing, dragging along heavy loads of dissolved magnesium and calcium. When hard water sits in your pipes or heater, the … [Read more...] about Why Mineral Buildup in Household Pipes Can Reduce Water Pressure Over Time
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Common Nutrient Deficiencies in Plants
Here are the most common nutrient deficiencies in plants and how to fix them. In this story, we will cover symptoms of plant nutrient deficiency and treatment using widely available fertilizers. Plants need nutrients from soil, water, and air for healthy growth. The composition of the soil directly affects the health of the plant. Important soil nutrients include nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, iron, manganese, and many others. If any element is missing, the plant gets sick and may even die. But how do you know what element the plant is lacking? The answer is in the plant itself. Each vital nutrient deficiency has its symptoms, which can be detected through monitoring. If identified in a timely manner, these deficiencies can be treated and the affected plant can return to health. Editor’s Note: The “Big Three” plant nutrients are nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K). These “N-P-K” numbers are prominently printed on most plant fertilizer packages. For … [Read more...] about Common Nutrient Deficiencies in Plants
