 April Tips :
Garburator
May 1st, 2012
Garburator, also known as the
electrical "garbage disposal units" are
very common in North American Households.
They're installed under the kitchen sink between
the drain and the trap. They were designed to
shred or grind down left over food pieces to
small bits which can pass through the plumbing
History
The garbage disposal was invented in 1927 by
John W. Hammes, an
architect working in
Wisconsin. After about eleven years of
development, the
In-Sink-Erator company put his
disposer on the market in 1940. However, Hammes
claim that he is the first to build a garbage
disposal unit is disputed as in 1935 General
Electric also introduced their own garburator
unit.
Although many homes are equipped with this
little invention, many people find it that it
causes more headache that what is worth. It
regularly plugs up, stops working or simply
smells bad. However, the problem is not with the
garburator itself but with the fact that many
misuse it. 90 % of kitchen plugs are a result of
the misuse of the garburator. Here are some
smart tips to get the most life out of your
garbage disposal unit:
First rule of thumb is:
The purpose of the Garburator is to help
shred soft food particles for easy flow down the
drain, it does not take the place of your
garbage can. The following items are never to be
thrown down the garburator.
- Rice and pasta- Both swell when they are
in contact with water, so the small pieces
will eventually gather in the trap and swell
until it is closed.
- Animal bones- The garbage disposal is
not able to break these down small enough to
fit through. Animal bones are the most
common thing that jams disposals.
- Grease- The grease will eventually
solidify and clog a portion, or all, of your
drain.
- Egg shells- They end up clogging the
line.
- Any kind of stringy or tough-peeled
vegetable- This includes asparagus, lettuce,
celery and potato peels.
Garburators are expensive to replace. If
yours jams up, there is a re-set button on the
bottom of the unit either red or black color.
Pressing that will reset the motor and try
turning up again. If there is a humming noise it
means the unit needs replacing. If this happens,
please contact our office and we would be happy
to help you out
CALL 604-739-2000
Hot Water Tank
April 25, 2012
1- The life expectancy of your hot water tank
can vary from approximately 8 to 12 years. This
depends on many factors including the
maintenance level your tank received and the
quality of the installation to name a few.
2- Speaking of maintenance a good thing to do
is to drain your tank. Sediments can build up at
the bottom of the tank and prevent it from
heating the water. Then the tank has to work a
lot more to warm up the water and eventually the
tank floor could suffer as a result. Draining
the tank will help to prevent that problem.
3- It’s also a good idea to repair quickly
any leaky faucets in your home. One leaky faucet
can waste a lot of water in a short period of
time!
4- You can also insulate your hot water pipes
to decrease heat loss.
5- Taking more showers instead of baths is
also great considering you use a lot less water
with a 5 minute shower.
If your hot water tank is in need of a repair
or replacement, you can call us at
(604-739-2000. We will be happy to help!
Sewer line Cleaning
April 16, 2012
A sanitary sewer is an
underground carriage system designed for the
transportation of
sewage from homes and commercial buildings
to
treatment or disposal. As with everything
around your home the sewer line must be
maintained regularly to ensure it is doing its
job.
All sewer lines deteriorate over time. Once
again preventative maintenance is necessary. Our
company specializes in cleaning the sewer main
so that you can avoid a costly repair. Please
contact our office for a free over the phone
estimate.
Trenchless Technology
April 9 2012
Trenchless technology:
At Drain Master we use the Pipe Genie system
to replace water lines, sewer lines and drain
tiles. With the Pipe Genie digging a trench
isn’t necessary. This means no disturbance to
your landscaping or driveway!
This trenchless method is great to replace
existing pipes. The Pipe Genie can replace HDPE,
concrete, clay, ABS, PVC, cast iron and ductile
iron pipes.
This process uses the old pipe as a guide for
the new pipe being installed.
An expanding cone will burst the old pipe,
moving the fragments into the soil. This will
create a hole roughly the same size as the
original. If the new pipe is bigger than the
existing one, a larger expanding cone is put in
to increase the size of the hole. Everything is
now ready for the new pipe to be pulled in.
For any questions regarding this process or a
free quote call our office at: (604) 739-2000.
Drain Tile Cleaning & Maintenance
April 2 2012
Drain tile is an essential and integral part of
your home. It's purpose is to drain water away
from your house. Here in British Columbia we
have long months of rain especially during the
fall and winter season. To ensure that your
drain tile is doing its job properly, it needs
to be cleaned on a regular basis. The most
recommended way to maintain your drain tile is
to have it flushed. This should be done every
2-3 years depending on the type of soil the home
is built on. Whether or not there are lots of
trees near your home. The reason is that over
time- tree roots, leaves, dirt and
sediment can build up in your system preventing
water flowing away from your home and instead
flows into your crawlspace or basement.
Over time if the drain tile is neglected, it can
collapse in different sections and replacement
can get quite expensive. Preventative
maintenance is always less expensive than
reactive repair.
DON'T WAIT
UNTIL ITS TOO LATE. Have your drain tile cleaned
on a regular basis to avoid having to replace
it.
Please call
us. We offer a special on Drain tile cleaning
with a camera inspection. Call our office to
book an appointment today.
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