Three Good Reasons To Have Your Water Tested

March 26th, 2014 Posted in Water Line Repair
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It’s easy to take the water coming from your faucets for granted. We assume that it’s safe, especially those who use a water filtration device for their drinking water. However, there are good reasons to have your water periodically tested, even if you are using filtered or bottled water for drinking.

Contaminants can also effect the food you prepare, adding harmful bacteria and other substances to your body. In addition, your water may causing damage to your plumbing, which could cost you plenty down the road. Here are three good reasons to schedule a water testing with your local plumber.

  1. Toxins – There are toxins that can get into your water supply, even on city supplied water. Nitrates from fertilizers, lead from old pipes or even excess chemicals used at treatment plants can taint the water you drink. Having your water tested can ensure that it is safe for your family to drink and use for cooking your food.
  2. Bacteria – One of the main reasons to have your water tested is to identify any harmful bacteria that may be in your water supply. Testing for total coliform bacteria and E. coli bacteria should be performed regularly to ensure that your water is safe for consumption.
  3. Protecting your pipes – Many minerals and bacteria can cause harm to your pipes over time. Excess levels can corrode the interior of your pipes and lead to expensive broken water pipes as well as water damage in your home.

Water testing can be expensive if you don’t refine what you are testing for. Talk to your local plumber about what environmental elements are common problems in your region to narrow down what you should be testing for in your water.

Posted on behalf of Shawn Bynum, Bynum Plumbing

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Protect Outdoor Water Pipes From Freezing

February 12th, 2014 Posted in Water Line Repair
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One of the most common plumbing issues homeowners face during the winter months is the possibility of frozen pipes. The most vulnerable pipes are those which are located outside the home, like outdoor faucets or those located in an unheated storage building or garage. These water lines are exposed to more extreme cold, typically are not heated and need extra protection to keep them from freezing and bursting under pressure.

Insulating Exposed Pipes

Any pipe exposed to the elements needs insulation to prevent freezing. During cold weather, outside faucets should have the water valve turned off and all water drained before insulating the pipes. All pipes should be wrapped in insulation or heat tape to keep them protected. A secondary precaution is to wrap plastic over the insulation to protect the pipes from moisture.

In addition to pipes which are directly located outside, make sure to protect pipes in garages, out buildings and even those in the home which are on an outside wall. It only takes one cold night to freeze a forgotten pipe, and cause damage to your plumbing. Make sure you check and insulate all pipes that have even the slightest exposure to the cold weather outside.

Even insulation does not always prevent all frozen pipes. If you suspect that a pipe is frozen, you need to shut the water off to the affected pipe before thawing. The pipe may be already cracked, so when it thaws, the water can flow out of the crack unchecked. This can be dangerous if you use an electrical device to thaw the pipe, and can cause severe damage to your home. In such cases, it’s best to have a professional attend to potentially frozen pipes in order to avert the worst of the trouble.

Posted on behalf of Shawn Bynum, Bynum Plumbing

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Mold In Your Bathroom?

December 20th, 2013 Posted in Bathroom Remodeling
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Have you discovered mold in your bathroom? When excess moisture begins to collect, mold can often follow. It’s not only unsightly, but can become a serious health hazard for you and your family and can lead to major repairs down the road if not addressed. While mold can grow as a result of the moisture-rich environment of many bathrooms, it can also occur as evidence of a hidden water line leak.

You may need to contact a mold remediation professional to eradicate mold from your bathroom if it has become particularly severe. Still, cleaning the affected areas is just the first step and provides only a temporary fix. Mold has a tendency to spread quickly and deep below surfaces. If you find mold recurring in your bathroom, it’s time to contact your local plumber to schedule an assessment for possible bathroom plumbing repairs to address any leaks or sources of moisture. When this problem has been addressed, only then will you be able to remove mold permanently.

Your local plumber can re-tile or replace the grout in your infested shower, replace batheroom fixtures that are leaking and inspect your plumbing for hidden moisture sources in order to get your bathroom back “up to code.” Recurring mold can become a very real danger to your health and that of your family, which is why it’s so important to find the root of mold growth. With the assistance of a licensed and reputable plumbing professional in your area, you can find the source of unwanted moisture and eliminate it to prevent future mold growth.

Posted on behalf of Shawn Bynum, Bynum Plumbing

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