Having a Backflow Preventer is extremely beneficial to the water in your home. Your water supply in your home Is kept at a high pressure so water will easily come out of any tap in your home.
When it comes to sewage system they are not pressurized, and if anything happens to increase the pressure of the exit drain or decrease your water supply pressure, this can cause backflow.
According to research, there are almost 10,000 reported case of backflow contamination each year and this could be extremely harmful to you and your family. In some cases, the contamination can lead to fatalities if it’s major.
Paul says the best way to stop this issue is by installing a Backflow Prevention Device. A backflow preventer is a device that’s installed on your home’s water pipes that allows water to flow in one direction. Basically, the sole job is to prevent your drinking water from being contaminated to any type of backflow. There are two types of Backflow Preventer devices. They are:
Air Gap- it’s a simple device between open space that would connect to a plumbing system. Basically, it is placed anywhere that large amounts of water can collect or pile up
The other type of device is a Specialized Backflow Preventer Valve. Only a licensed plumber would know where to install this valve because it is installed in a strategic place that the plumber knows contamination is entering your water pipes.
If you want to keep your family safe, then the importance of Backflow Preventer is extremely important. It allows the water to flow safely through your house without contaminants or pollutants affecting your family. Getting your Backflow checked at least once a year by a licensed professional will also ensure that everything is functioning properly and that there are no contaminants. Many people don’t realize the importance of the preventer, but they don’t realize what kind of damage these contaminants and pollutants can do to your body.
Do yourself a favor, call PAC today and make sure your family is drinking CLEAN water!
This week Paul wants you to look out for possible signs of a water leak in your home! Whether the leak is coming from your pipes or one of your plumbing fixtures, there are necessary signs to know if you have a leak regardless of the area!
If the leak is inside your home, chances are you will start to smell an odor of Mildew caused by mold growing in places that aren’t visible. Chances are if you smell mildew in your home, it will be because of a water leak somewhere in your home even if it’s not visible.
Is there a specific area in your house that is constantly wet but shouldn’t be? That’s because of a leak as well. Sometimes when you have a leak in your house, your carpet could start to develop some wet spots. If a pipe in your house begins to leak, you could potentially see water stains on your walls or ceilings.
Sometimes you can hear the leak in your pipes or constantly hear the drip under the sink. If you start to hear any unusual noises in your plumbing system, Call Paul to get it checked out.
If you receive your water bill and it’s A LOT higher than normal, there is a likelihood of a possible leak.
Water Leaks can be expensive and very tough to handle. They can completely damage a home if not handled properly.
Call Paul today and Protect your Home! 347-343-3750
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Like many of the other components in your Staten Island, NY home, your plumbing requires ongoing maintenance and cleaning in order to keep problems at bay. For your plumbing specifically, it is wise to get a professional drain cleaning done on a regular basis because if you don't, you might have to deal with unpleasant odors coming out of the drains.
In between professional drain cleanings, keep your drains fresh by running water often, sprinkling the drain with a generous helping of baking soda, and following that with equal parts white vinegar. Finally, flush the pipework with water.
If you are wondering what might be behind those nasty smells coming from your plumbing and what you need to do, here are some possibilities.
What Should You Do? Call a Professional
Instead of spending a lot of time trying to determine why your plumbing smells, you are better off to contact your local plumber right away. They have the training and specialized equipment to find out exactly what the problem is.
For instance, if you have a problem with your sewer line, you won’t necessarily be able to determine that on your own. You need special cameras to figure it out.
The Sink is the Problem
If you are guilty of letting food matter and grease fall down your kitchen sink or letting soap, shaving cream, and hair fall drain from your bathroom sink, you likely have a lot of gunk in your plumbing. Eventually all those debris bond together and begin to decompose. And this process smells awful.
Get a drain cleaning to remove the odor and the debris. In the future, don't let food scraps go down your sink and place hair traps over drains in the bathrooms. It might also be the P-trap under your sink causing the smell.
The P-trap is the curved piece that sits under the sink. It functions to block the smelly sewer gases from entering your home by creating a cushion of water. If the P-trap dries out, nothing is blocking the smell. Simply run the water, and you should be alright.
Sulfur and Your Pipes
Do you smell rotten eggs? The cause will not be eggs at all, but instead hydrogen sulfide gas is emanating from the pipework. It's possible that the pipes, as they age, are creating that smell. There is also the potential that your water supply has been contaminated.
Fill a couple of water glasses from a few different taps in your home. If the water smells in all of the glasses, the water is contaminated. If only one smells, you have a specific plumbing problem.
If you're not sure what your plumbing problem is or how to deal with it, then you should get in touch with a professional!
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If you are guilty of letting food matter and grease fall down your kitchen sink or letting soap, shaving cream, and hair fall drain from your bathroom sink, you likely have a lot of gunk in your plumbing. Eventually all those debris bond together and begin to decompose. And this process smells awful.
Do you smell rotten eggs? The cause will not be eggs at all, but instead hydrogen sulfide gas is emanating from the pipework. It's possible that the pipes, as they age, are creating that smell. There is also the potential that your water supply has been contaminated.