Hiring the right plumber can make a world of difference if you are building a new property.  If you are working with a construction crew, it’s important to have an experienced plumber on board who can complete the job with efficiency and ease.  At Barner Murphy, we understand the importance of hiring a plumber with the skills to complete new construction plumbing projects. Our dedicated crew in both Bucks and Montgomery counties will help you design your property’s plumbing layout and make sure all pipes and fixtures are installed according to code.

Barner Murphy Inc. was formed in May, 1996, by Stephen G. Barner, Sr. and Barry K. Murphy.  Both already Master Plumbers, they brought their talents together to create a plumbing business whose mission is to offer a unique, personable approach to plumbing by providing our clients with a reliable, professional, trustworthy experience.  We complete plumbing installations for residential dwellings, office buildings, strip malls, and a variety of offices.

Barner Murphy achieves a level of customer trust by understanding the importance of communicating with our clients, and arriving on time, as scheduled.  Our technicians are always ready for your call, and we will handle the necessary permits before new work begins, including the paperwork needed to connect your property to the city’s water supply.

Our experienced plumbing system designers in both Bucks and Montgomery counties will help your create your new project, while ensuring the safety and functionality of it, 

as well.  In addition to new construction projects, plumbing permits are needed when remodeling work is required for your property. For example, you may be adding a new bathroom to your home or commercial property. We can file the necessary paperwork to make sure everything is carried out properly so you can avoid unnecessary problems.

Whether you are the owner of a chain of restaurants, or a small business owner who has recently taken over a space and would like to add a new touch, you will need a team of plumbing experts by your side to accomplish large-scale plumbing work.
By making sure your building’s plumbing is up to code, you will avoid unnecessary fines and additional renovations to fix the problem.

Barner Murphy is ready to assist you in both Bucks and Montgomery counties with all of your plumbing and heating needs.

Think about this statement, as I know we are all contributors, at one time or another, to this vast waste of water and energy:

In a typical home, more than 9,000 gallons of water are wasted while running the faucet waiting for hot water. This equates to as much as 15% of your annual water heating costs being wasted heating this extra 9,000 gallons.

Hard to believe, right? We don’t think twice about doing it every day, yet those few minutes you run that sink or shower to get the temperature you want for shaving and showering add up over time to this enormous waste of our most valuable resource. So what solutions can be offered to rectify this situation and make us all a little more “green” minded instead of absent minded.

The plumbing industry as a whole offers some solutions to this age old problem.

1. Recirculation loop: $$$

If your home is large and your hot water source is over 75 feet from the furthest fixture, plumbing codes suggest the installation of a recirculation loop on the hot water line. This entails a secondary water line from the heating source location, to as close as possible to the furthest fixture, and it gets connected to the hot water line, thus creating a loop. A recirculation pump and aqua stat are then installed, which allows the hot water to be more readily available at all fixtures, thus drastically reducing the time needed for the hot water to reach the fixtures upon demand.

2. Instantaneous or “on demand” point of use water heaters: $$$$

These smaller, yet powerful, water heating units can supply instant hot water to any fixture they are connected to. There is little of no stored hot water in these units, which makes them very efficient. The hot water is created only on an “as need” basis. If your home can allow for easy installation of these units, then these are a great solution to our problem, but in a lot of cases it becomes a very difficult proposition due to lack of space, lack of accessibility to run both piping and electrical wiring etc.

3. Mini recirulation pumping systems: $$

It has been my experience, that in most cases, this simple set up is the most cost effective and best solution to our problem. The product I use is a Laing Auto Circ pump. It is the size of a 12oz can and is installed under the vanity of the furthest fixture away from the hot water heating source. It needs an outlet to operate, and connect to the hot and cold water lines in the cabinet. Once the hot water temperature goes below 85 degrees, the pump comes on and re-circulates the water into the cold water line until the hot water reaches the pump, thus creating a is zero waste water situation. This incredible invention is the most cost effective ( approx. $800 installed ) and practical way to address our waste water problem.

So are you one of the guilty ones who contributes to this problem?

If the answer is YES, then call Barner Murphy, Inc. at 215 945 8560

We will gladly give you a personal quote to help guide you on the path to “Green”, and save you $$$ on both your water and energy bills in doing so.