Plumbing & Septic Articles
Five Tips For Caring For Your Septic System This Summer
A septic tank system is an efficient way to dispose of waste in the home. Many people expect septic tanks to effectively perform all the time, even though they are buried beneath the earth and out of sight. Several things might impair the septic tank system’s function throughout the summer. Improper usage of the septic tank system is a common cause of septic tank problems. Many people are unaware of the need for routine care and maintenance. Here are five things to think about if you want to keep your septic system in good shape in summer:
If not properly managed, a septic tank can create solid waste over time. Septic tank odor is caused by waste in the form of sludge reaching the exit and flowing into the drain field. The foul scent originating
Gas Pipe Installation Options In Minnesota
Installing new pipes can be quite a hassle, and you would not want to do it often. Hence, you need to purchase very durable options. Pipes carrying natural gas could be placed below the ground or above it. If you need to install below the ground, that will involve a lot of digging. You might have to create holes, take permission, and then get the pipes in place. You will need very durable options for pipes with natural gas flowing through them.
PVC Pipe: PVC pipes will work well for natural gas lines
Plumbing Process During A New Home Build
Construction plumbing will overlap with the overall development process. But there is a general step-by-step outline you can expect the plumbing installation to follow. Ready to get started? Professional plumbers at Dan’s Plumbing and Septic are standing by to help take your new construction project to the next level. For quality, competitively priced plumbing and septic services, don’t waste another day.
Step 1: Study local building codes and secure permits
Every region will require different considerations and legal processes that must be followed before and during construction. But there are some universal norms established by the National Uniform Plumbing Code followed across the country. These codes and permits allow for a safe, smooth installation that will stand the test of time. A lot of the time, your general contractor will be helping you with this process.
Northern Twin Cities Septic System Company
Dan’s Plumbing & Septic provides our customers in the Twin Cities northern suburbs with a full range of septic system services, from repair and maintenance to comprehensive plumbing related services. The concept of a septic system is fairly simple in that it is designed to move waste created in the household outside the home. Most septic systems that were installed after 1974 are made from precast materials–either concrete, fiberglass, or plastic–and they share some more modern characteristics
What to Do if Your Drains Smell Foul
A properly maintained residential septic tank should never smell. That means a bad odor inside the home or near the leach field is not a good sign. Smelly septic tanks are a result of the presence of gasses in the system, including hydrogen sulfide, carbon dioxide and methane. The pH levels in these gasses are too acidic for the microorganisms in the tank to digest the organic matter, causing the tank to smell. Not only are these odors unpleasant, but a high concentration of a combination of these gasses can be explosive or even toxic. Luckily, septic tank odors may be remedied relatively easily using a few common household products.
Using Additives To Maintain Septic Performance
Many septic tank additives claim to reduce the time and money required for maintenance. But with a lack of regulation or standardized testing and an abundance of misinformation, it is easy to walk away with more questions than answers.
Septic tank additives claim to provide a variety of benefits. Some additives claim to clean pipes while others break down fats, oils, and greases. Others advertise the ability to improve the bacterial flora in septic tanks and drain fields, limit solid biomass, or even reactivate a dormant system. And others will even claim that regular use of the additive will remove the need for pumping or cleaning the septic system at all. Basically, the alleged benefits
Scheduling Regular Septic Inspections
Before buying or renting a new home, you typically look at more than the number of rooms or the walls’ color. Your home inspection probably includes a survey of things like the HVAC, appliances, and the septic tank. Even after you move in and settle, you still need to do regular checkups for maintenance. Here is what you can expect from a septic system inspection, as well as some reasons why you should
Appliance Installation Services For Residential Or Commercial
The professional plumbing team at Dan’s Plumbing and Septic has placed a strong emphasis on their business of plumbing installation services since 1962. Whether performing residential or commercial plumbing, the experienced plumbing professionals are what sets them apart from our plumbing competitors around Minnesota.
As a family-owned business, our clients are more than just a number to us. We are committed to developing a strong relationship with our clients so that whenever plumbing installation or repairs are needed
Remodeling Your Kitchen In Minneapolis
A kitchen remodel can be an exciting thing for your home. Before you tackle your own plumbing work, consider everything involved with ripping out current fixtures, and reworking a room to fit your needs. Much of the functionality in your kitchen revolves around the plumbing. Before you make a costly mistake, consider hiring the professionals at Dan’s Plumbing and Septic to help with your next remodel project.
It is always a good time to consider reducing your water usage. During a remodel project, why not consider upgrading your kitchen faucet
Conventional Storage vs. Tankless Hot Water Heaters
Whether your current water heater is on its last leg, or you’re just looking to upgrade, choosing a new water heater is a big decision, especially with all the options on the market today! Ultimately, you’re looking for what’s best for your home and family. To help you make the right choice for your home, we’ve compared traditional, conventional storage water heaters and tankless water heater models by basing them on four important criteria: installation and maintenance, cost, efficiency, and convenience.
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