Changes to Plumbing Code Can Save You Money!

Do you know about the new law that goes into effect January 1st, 2010? It is a change to the existing plumbing code that says that anything installed in a potable water system, where people are going to drink the water, has to be almost completely lead free!



This is even more restrictive than the existing law, that went into effect some years ago. You can read the text of the new law here, but basically it says that, if the water is for human consumption, anything you install as part of that system has to have less than 0.25% lead in the surfaces that get wet. So, a kitchen faucet or bathroom faucet has to meet this requirement, but a shower valve or laundry sink faucet does not have to.



"Well, that's very interesting!" You say, "But how does that save me money?" There are two ways: read on!



Manufacturers have to find new ways to make their faucets, valves, etc., and it will cost them more money to make these changes. This means that the cost of the part is going to go up come 1/1/10! If you have the work done now, with the existing parts that cost less, you will save money.



As we get closer to January 1st, plumbing supply houses will be cutting prices to get rid of the inventory that they cannot sell next year (maybe!). Just as with most other plumbing companies, at AB&R Plumbing, part of the cost of a job is based on how much the parts cost us. If we pay less, you pay less! (And don't forget to check out our coupons section!)




If you have been thinking of changing your kitchen faucet or replacing the fixtures in your bathroom, you can do it now and save money. If you are worried that your angle stops (the valves under your sinks that shut off the water to the faucets) might be old and corroded, you can save some money by changing them now, rather than waiting until next year.


So, why am I telling you this? Well, if you do the work now, you will save money. We are always trying to drum up more business, but we don't want you to spend money you don't have to. One of the saying we use around here is, "Pigs get fed: hogs get slaughtered!" All we want to do is get fed. If we charge you too much, we will quickly run out of customers willing to get ripped off. That is why we tell you about things like this, that's why we have a coupon section on our website, that's why we are constantly reviewing our price book to see if we can make changes that will save you money.

If we save you money, you will tell your friends and neighbors. If we rip you off, you will tell everyone you know! We'd much rather have the positive advertising, thanks!


As always, if you have any questions, you can contact us at the office. Our numbers are:

North County - 714-641-3200

South County - 949-642-7900

Toll Free - 800-645-2689