Contaminated water moving back up your pipes in your home or office building could lead to serious consequences. Gaining a proper understanding of backflow prevention systems and how they work is key to protecting your home and business. Below, we’ll cover information like what sewer backflow is, how backflow prevention devices work, and why they’re needed.
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Just like getting a routine oil change for your car, commercial properties need routine maintenance as well. Waiting too long to check the integrity of your plumbing system means there are likely going to be damages that you don’t know about, and they will only grow worse as time goes on. In commercial buildings, there are many people that can be impacted by these plumbing issues. To keep your team safe, it’s smart to know what problems to look out for during routine maintenance checks.
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If your home is experiencing a clogged main sewer line, you may be wondering how to fix it. You may also be wondering if you need to call a professional plumber or if you can unclog the line yourself.
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Plumbing nightmares can happen to anyone. Most of us probably know someone who’s experienced some plumbing disasters, or maybe you’ve seen some viral memes with funny plumbing pictures.
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Traffic on Reddit is as busy as the South Sacramento Freeway during rush hour! In May 2022, the online forum measured approximately 1.7 billion visits, making it one of the most-visited websites, according to Statista. So while social sharing websites like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram gather all the attention, Reddit is becoming a stealth social powerhouse. But what is Reddit? How does it work? And why is Reddit great for DIYers and plumbers alike?
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Warning! If you suffer from entomophobia – the fear of bugs – this blog may make you squirm. However, it’s better to understand what can cause bugs in your home rather than actually having them in your home!
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Restaurants are a magnet for plumbing problems, and it’s no surprise considering the amount of plumbing equipment required to operate. In worst-case scenarios, restaurant plumbing problems can force the business to close temporarily if floodwaters or backed-up sewage gets into food storage areas, prep areas, or service stations. Not only could this get patrons sick by exposing their food to bacteria, but it can also lead to electrocution and slips and falls. We’re here to help prevent all that!
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For a lot of people, summertime means vacation time! Whether you’re going international or staying local in California, there are some things to do before going on vacation to ensure you don’t come home to a plumbing disaster. After all, just because you’re not using your plumbing, doesn’t mean that something can’t go wrong.
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It’s a question we hear frequently, and we know there’s nothing pretty about pink when you see it stained onto the surfaces of your sink, shower, or toilet. So what’s causing these mysterious pink rings? And why does it keep coming back after you’ve scrubbed it away? While many people believe the stains to be a sign of poor-quality or overly metallic hard water, most likely it is a bacteria known as Serratia Marcescens.
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