Sewer Line Installation and Repair

February 24th, 2015 Posted in Sewer Line Repairs
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Plumbing contractors provide a wide range of plumbing services to residential, industrial and commercial customers alike.  One of the services is the repair of existing sewer lines, as well of the installation of new sewer lines.  In most cases, the repair or installation of the sewer line, which runs to the structure to the public sewer system, is the responsibility of the homeowner up to the property line.

One of the most common issues that plumbing contractors come across is issues related to the sewer line that services the home or business requiring repairs.  These repairs include blockages as a result of broken or collapsed pipes, root intrusion where pipes have separated, damages from utility or other contractors, pipes that are not back pitched, settled ground around pipes and excessive grease build of in the pipe.   In many cases the damaged section of the pipe can be simply repaired, by replacing the affected area.  The plumber will use a special camera, which is inserted into the pipe, to diagnose the issue.  The camera provides the plumber with a real time view of the inside of the pipe and also helps pinpoint the location, which results in a minimal amount of yard damage related to the repair.

In most cases the installation of a new sewer line is the result of disconnecting a home or a business from a septic system and connecting it to a new public sewer line, which has recently been installed in the area.  While there is a cost of installing the line there are many advantages to connecting to the public sewer system including avoiding yearly septic inspections and service.

Posted on behalf of:
Bynum & Sons Plumbing, Inc.
2120 McDaniels Bridge Rd SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 736-8283

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Gas Line Repairs

February 24th, 2015 Posted in Gas Leak Detection
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Natural gas is a very popular fuel used in commercial, industrial and residential building throughout the United States.  The residential uses of natural gas include heating, cooking and producing hot water. The “rotten egg” smell associated with natural gas is actually sulfur added to the gas to allow people to recognize its presence, as natural gas is odorless.  The reason being that natural gas is very flammable and can be explosive if allowed to collect in a confined space and then is exposed to a flame or a spark.

Typically the gas company runs a line to the outside of the home, where a meter is installed and it is connected to the gas distribution inside of the home.  While the gas company in many cases is responsible for maintaining the gas line up to the meter, the property owner is responsible for the maintenance and repairs of the lines inside of the property.

Whenever a person smells natural gas, the first thing to do is call the gas company or 911 and wait until the gas company arrives to turn off the gas at the meter and determine if the gas leak is inside or outside of the home.  If inside of the home a plumbing contractor, who is trained in gas distribution systems and is familiar with all state codes, will need to be brought in to pinpoint the leak using specialized detection meters.  Once located, they will make the necessary repairs coordinate with the gas company to have gas service restored.  It is important to realize that gas leaks can be very serious if not addressed properly and their repair require the attention of professionals trained in gas systems.

Posted on behalf of:
Metro Septic LLC
1210 N Tennessee St
Cartersville, GA 30120
(678) 873-7934

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Well Pumps

February 24th, 2015 Posted in Plumbing Maintenance
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Water wells are used in suburban and rural areas throughout the United States to supply water to a variety of commercial and residential properties, where municipal water is not available.  While wells are generally very effective in meeting the water needs of the property owner, their weak point tends to be the pump, which transfers water from the bottom of the well to the storage tanks in the house.  If the pump fails for any reason the result is no water for bathing, flushing toilets, drinking or washing clothes, which makes the home virtually uninhabitable.

Well pump issues tend to include a variety of electrical issues involving the power supply to the pump such as no power, tripped breakers, bad switches, loose or broken wires and low voltage.  In other cases, the motor itself is compromised with either a bad pump impeller a bad motor starting capacitor or the pump itself is burned up.  Once obvious electrical issues above ground are ruled out, the next diagnostic step is to pull the motor out of the well and begin to trouble shoot the problem.

Depending upon the problem identified, the plumbing contractor will either repair or replace the pump.  In most cases the contractor will have in stock or otherwise have available critical well pump parts, as well as a variety of replacement pumps. This is considered to be an emergency situation by most plumbing contractors that offer well pump service.  As a result, well pump service companies will often have technicians available on call 24/7, as these problems always seem to happen after hours!

Posted on behalf of:
Kiddco Plumbing Inc
Sterling, VA
(703) 435-4441

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Green Plumbing

February 24th, 2015 Posted in Water Conservation
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Over the past few years there has been an increasing interest in the environment and especially “green building” practices, which result in homes with less impact on the environment.   One area of particular interest is the conservation of clean water, which is in limited supplies in certain areas.  As a result of building science and technology, new plumbing fixtures have been developed that greatly reduce the amount of water used, while still retaining their functionality.  These fixtures are suitable for use on new homes and can be easily retrofitted to existing homes as well.

Studies have shown that the two major users of water in the home are the toilet and the shower.  A WaterSense toilet is capable of saving up to 4,000 gallons of water per year, as it uses less than 2 gallons of water per flush.  In addition to saving water, the homeowner also is saving approximately $90.00 per year in their water bill.  Showers are another big user of water and WaterSense shower heads use less than 2 gallons of water per minute, which is significantly less than the 2.5 gallons per minute for traditional shower heads.  Best yet, the performance of the WaterSense toilet and showerhead is the same!

While not saving water, tank-less water heaters save a tremendous amount of energy, as the heater provides instant hot water, eliminating the need for a storage tank.  As a result there is no cycling on and off the heater to maintain the water being stored in the tank, thus saving energy and money.  In many ways “green plumbing” means both saving the environment, while saving money at the same time!

Posted on behalf of:
Seagraves Plumbing Sewer & Septic
4980 Plant Atkinson Rd SE
Smyrna, GA 30080
(494) 792-2221

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