Archive for 2020
Fire Hydrant Repair, Replacement, and Installation
Fire hydrants, essential to control and extinguish fires, also play a role in the proper functioning of complete water systems. Basically, a fire hydrant opens up a valve that allows water from the public water systems to flow at high pressure. Moreover, fire hydrants make part of the larger water system that controls the water supply…
Read MoreLead Pipe Line Replacement
To reduce exposure to lead in drinking water, effective July 28, 2017, lead service lines are prohibited inthe Greater Cincinnati Water Works (GCWW) system. Enforcement of this prohibition is being phased inover 15 years, and owners will have a grace period before any action will be taken. Here is a very informative article about the…
Read MoreHot Tapping
Hot tapping is also known as wet tapping. It is a way to tap into a water line while it is under pressure and add a line, drain the system or add a Thermowell or sensor. You place a hot tap service saddle or sleeve onto the line. You add a valve and test the…
Read MoreDamaging Roots
Can roots grow through PVC? Roots penetrate these openings to reach the nutrients and moisture inside the pipes. … Clay pipe, which is most common in older water and sewer lines, is also easily penetrated and damaged by tree roots. Concrete pipe and PVC pipe may also allow root intrusion, but to a lesser extent…
Read MoreCCTV Camera Pipe Inspection
Specially designed waterproof plumbing cameras allow plumbing technicians to conduct a visual inspection of sewer lines and other underground pipes, including pipes under cement and under your home’s foundation. Sewer camera inspection services are recommended if you experience repeated sewer or drain line backups, slow drains, or clogs. Unexpected high water bills can possibly indicate…
Read MoreSewer Tap Repair
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Read MoreTrenchless Sewer Installation
In order to determine if our trenchless methods are right for fixing a problem, our trained team of experts will be able to diagnose the problem with cameras inserted directly into the sewer system. After this diagnosis is made, we can move forward with our repairs. We recommend our trenchless drain line repair solution to…
Read MoreRenew Downspouts and Underdrains
One of the most common storm drains or underdrain is the French drain. Also called a weeping tile or rock drain, a French drain typically consists of gravel or rocks that filter water through a trench and into a perforated pipe. These are especially common along a building’s foundation. The first step in fixing a French drain…
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