Posts Tagged ‘plumbing’
How to Replace Your Splash Guard in 15 Minutes or Less
If cleaned regularly and if your disposal is used sparingly, the rubber gasket that acts as the splash guard on your garbage disposal will serve you well for many years. However, wear and tear will eventually make the gasket brittle or cracked. You will need to replace it to ensure your disposal keeps on working…
Read MoreWhy Invest in Plumbing Maintenance
A sudden plumbing problem can be very inconvenient and can turn out to be expensive to fix. Although accidents do happen, regular plumbing maintenance is the way to go to have complete peace of mind. The maintenance of your home or business’s plumbing may not be something you think about often, but leaving the plumbing…
Read MoreDrainwork Locating and Mapping: Let Us do the Detective Work
Thinking of expanding on your current property but you don’t know the underground pipe layout? Don’t worry, we have got you covered! We wouldn’t dream of digging up your garden, car park or driveway to determine the layout. We use sophisticated CCTV cameras with built in devices that are able to transmit signals and colour…
Read MoreThe 7 Benefits of Drain Camera Inspections
Drain Camera Inspections are used in solving plumbing issues such as a blocked drain or a leaking pipe. An inspection can also be used as a preemptive measure when you plan to remodel your bathroom or kitchen. At Inspector Jet, we believe our drain camera inspections provide peace of mind and accurate results. The Inspection…
Read MoreHow to Prevent Backflow from Washing You Away
Have you ever experienced going to the kitchen sink to find foul smelling, brown water bubbling out of the drain? This is because the system could have been compromised by a backflow. A backflow is an undesirable change in the normal direction of water flow within the piping of a plumbing system. This change in…
Read MoreA Short History of Plumbing
Early Plumbing Systems Since the development of great early civilizations, man has been aware of the need to have a system to dispose of waste and have free, convenient access to water. Therefore it is no surprise that one of the earliest plumbing systems were copper water pipes found by archaeologists in the palace ruins…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Losing Water Pressure in Your Shower
Have you ever been in a shower that had such low water pressure that you were not able to effectively wash your body? What good is a shower if you can not wash off your soap and shampoo? There are a few things you can look out for and do to make sure you are…
Read MoreCommon Plumbing Myths that Could be Costing You Money
There are many myths and old wives tales that still exist about how to get away with not calling a plumber to maintain your plumbing. These myths can lead to you taking unnecessary risks and costing you more money on repairs in the long run. Myth 1: Ice cubes and egg shells sharpen your garbage…
Read MoreMain Line Sewer Clogs: Locating the Unseen Plumbing Hazard
Sewer lines transport wastewater from homes and businesses to the main sewer lines under the city. This is as far as most people’s knowledge of sewer lines go. However, a blockage in a sewer line can cause extensive damage to your property, which is why it is important to know the warning signs of a…
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