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Apr 21, 2007 | 07:44 PM

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Faucet Question

I have a question about operating a kitchen faucet. Usually when I wash the dishes, I turn the water on and off to rinse each item, but have heard thats bad on the valves and it would be better to just leave it running. Any opinions to this? Thought I would ask since we are getting a new faucet in a couple days.

Apr 21, 2007 | 07:45 PM

FTE Herman

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I would rather not waste the water, but I suppose you could claim increased wear.

Apr 21, 2007 | 07:54 PM

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with all the nylon parts and all i dont think it makes much difference and honestly if youre buying a decent faucet they are lifetime guarantee so you get the parts that wear for nothing... just make sure you buy a moen or price pfister or something with a reputation not like a home depot lowes special for $20

Apr 21, 2007 | 08:52 PM

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Yep, we got a Moen

Apr 22, 2007 | 07:26 AM

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price phister IS kindofa home depot/lowes special.

I'd go with Moen or Delta & then, by all means, don't waste water worrying about the life of your faucet...the repair kits are only a few bucks.

Apr 22, 2007 | 07:42 AM

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I have trouble understanding wasting water in the case of on site wells and septic systems. I mean the water that goes down my drain goes right back into the ground, is filtered by the soil and soil bacteria, and then replenishes the aquifer from which I draw my water.
Sure, if you are on municipal it is different because you pay for usage and there are costs associated with the purification process and maintenance of the water lines. But on site, where is the problem?
I just heard a thing about running water when brushing teeth and the waste that occurs. I am the first on up, so I run the hot water slowly as I brush my teeth until it actually runs hot out of the spigot. Then, when I turn on the shower as the next step of my morning ablutions, I don't have to "waste" the water running it until it is hot before I can get into the shower. How's that for a wise use of resources?

Apr 22, 2007 | 09:03 AM

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While it is true the water will recycle itself. It doesn't happen overnight. Pockets of water have been sitting there for many years for someone to tap into. Have you ever heard of a well running dry? In the private well sector the environmental impact really isn't that great. From the monetary standpoint. A new well is not cheap. Also The industrial sector uses alot of water that is never returned to the eco system. Long Island is one of the biggest aquifers that I now of but, that doesn't give anyone the right to abuse it.

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Apr 22, 2007 | 09:30 AM

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Washing dishes the depression era way..as taught by my mom. By a plastic wash basin, set up a drain board, put dirty dishes in sink Fill up basin with hot water and soap, set it up next to sink throw in silverware to soak, start with plates, wash and leave in basin, then work on cups, try to clean as many cups as u can bfore basin is loaded. Then rinse off all cups, and plates in one step. Leave the water running as u rinse one after another, and place the clean stuff on the drain board/basket. Turn off rinse water, Finish remaining plates and cups and other oddball stuff(pots and pans, greasy stuff last), rinse silverware in one shot by grabbing everything in one hand and rinsing together. Save washwater in basin if you may have more dishes coming shortly.
I have been very happy with the modern faucets, I have used both price pfeister and moen. They last a long time...although I have always had public water/sewer