The ABCs of Emergency Plumbing Part 2
Ready for more frequently used plumbing words? Here are the key terms from the second half of the alphabet that are most commonly used in the plumbing world
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• Make plumbing one less thing you have to stress about by allowing us to do the job for you.
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• No extra charge for weekend, night, or holiday visits!
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• Orangeburg Pipe: Another name for the Bituminized Fiber Pipe.
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• Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe (PVC): PVC pipe is the most widely used material for sewer lines, mainly because it is lightweight and very easy to use.
• Potable: Potable water is water that is safe for human consumption.
• Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV): This device should be installed whenever pressures are over 80 psi. This valve works to insure that water pressure stays at a safe limit.
It’s a hard pill to swallow, but your plumbing doesn’t care about you. In fact, your plumbing has no feelings. So, that means a serious plumbing problem can occur completely out of the blue- when you least expect or can afford it- and this is usually the case. This is precisely why it’s important to know where to call when the stuff does hit the fan.
When an Emergency Plumbing Issue Strikes, Stay Calm and Know Where to Call
Plumbing emergencies are things you hope never happen. But it’s certainly much better to be prepared for an emergency that doesn’t happen than not be prepared for a serious emergency that catches you completely off guard
Plumbing Tips to Help You Enjoy a Calmer, More Problem-Free Summer Season
Summer should be a time for relaxation. A time for rejuvenation. A time for when you can let your hair down and enjoy the sun and fun with your loved ones. What you don’t want during the summertime is a serious plumbing problem that’s costly to fix. So, here are some simple things you can do this summer and also year-round so you can get more out of the season and stress much less.
Water Conservation
Fresh water is a luxury that most of us take for granted despite it being our most important resource. It may be hard to believe, but in some countries, there are those who have never seen fresh water flowing from a faucet. Some of whom, as part of their daily routine, must walk miles to retrieve fresh water for their families.
Efforts to conserve water have grown considerably. Plumbing fixtures are becoming increasingly more efficient. Rain water reclamation devices are becoming more popular. Many commercial establishments are using waterless urinals. Rain monitoring devices, moisture and wind sensors are available for irrigation systems. Some municipal water districts have limited lawn irrigation to specific days or between specific hours. All of these efforts are making a difference. However, only when we have changed our habits and increased our awareness will we be most effective.
Water Heater Flushing Procedure
o flush your water heater, follow the steps listed below. Please read them completely before performing this procedure.
CAUTION: Flushing a water heater can be dangerous. Be careful and keep children and pets away to prevent scalding during the procedure.
A typical water heater tank holds 30 to 100 gallons of water. Therefore, it is important to select the best location for drainage that presents the fewest undesirable consequences.
Drainage systems made of PVC are not designed to handle temperatures in excess of 140F. Therefore, draining directly into your drainage system can cause serious and costly problems.
Draining a water heater into the yard will likely harm the grass or any vegetation due to the water’s extreme heat.
Draining a water heater onto a driveway or street will likely stain the concrete with rust.
Winterizing Tips
While these tips will help you to winterize your house, if you have a plumbing emergency call on AAA AUGER Plumbing Services. AAA AUGER is available to help any time, day or night, including weekends and holidays.
AAA AUGER knows about cold weather. And guess what? It’s the time to start preparing for it. Winterizing your house can be the best way to prevent pipes from bursting, and the best part is that it’s simple. Follow these tips to prepare for the bitter cold weather and to prevent plumbing emergencies.
Water Heater Maintenance
Hot water is something we tend to take for granted. The average life of a conventional water heater (a water heater with a storage tank) is approximately 7 years. Although individual components may quit working properly, the leading cause for replacement is due to ruptured or rusted storage tanks.
For those committed to energy conservation, there is no better choice.
AAA AUGER Plumbing Services ® encourages that tankless water heaters always be considered before conventional heaters.
Due to their energy efficiency and compact design, tankless water heaters have become very popular. AAA AUGER Plumbing Services ® promotes their use and requires that all of our licensed plumbers gain manufacturer’s certification (if offered) before installing any specific brand. If a tankless water heater is an option for you, there are many factors that should be carefully considered.
Simple Things You Can Do To Prevent Plumbing Leaks
If only we could predict the future. That would make life very simple, wouldn’t it? Well, we can’t predict the future just yet- and especially not when it comes to plumbing leaks. Since most of your plumbing is buried underground or within walls, it can be hard to know exactly when a problem will pop up. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t greatly lower the possibility that a plumbing leak large or small will occur. Here are some simple things that you can start doing to prevent the possibility of a plumbing leak in your home.