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All about Gas Lines

Monday, September 19th, 2011

Jeff Pindak, is the owner of Plumbing Solution LLC, in Columbia SC. Plumbing Solution LLC was started with an idea of bringing quality workmanship and amazing customer service to the plumbing trade in SC. Plumbing Solutions specialize in Gas Line Installation in Columbia & Piping Repair in Columbia.

The gas company is responsible for maintaining the gas lines from their stations to the meter outside one’s house. After the meter the responsibility for the gas lines fall on the owner of the house. The owner or tenant will be held responsible for any leakage or damage that happens on their side of the meter. Even if the meter is not right next to the house the owner is responsible for maintaining the gas line from the meter to their house. That is if the meter is at the curb the owner is responsible for the gas line on their side of the meter.

Maintaining the gas line is very important if one wants to avoid possible accidents. One should have their gas line regularly checked for leakage and for possible unsafe conditions. If the gas pipe line happens to be made of steel or other metals, have them regularly checked for corrosion. If such unsafe conditions are detected one must take immediate steps to correct them. One should take the assistance of a licensed and well qualified professional like a heating or plumbing contractor to both inspect as well as repair broken or damaged gas lines.

There are a few steps that one should take if one suspects that there is a gas leak.

The first step one should do is to evacuate the area, dont on or off any electrical equipment as the spark can cause either an explosion or a fire.
The next step is to call either 911 or the safety number given by ones gas company. Remember one should call these numbers from a safe location like ones neighbors house or building. Never try to fix or repair a gas leak by oneself.

In case there is a gas leak from plastic pipe it can create enough static electricity to ignite the gas.
Thus if one

  • Regularly checks their gas lines for unsafe conditions like corrosions and possible leaks
  • Knows what to do in case of a suspected leak.

One can save not only their lives but also the lives of the loved ones and neighbours.

DIY Plumbing Tips: How to Fix a Dripping Faucet Caused by an Eroded Handle O-ring

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

This is a guest post by Doc Thompson, from Plumber in Columbus, He specializes in  Broken Sink Repair Columbus and Leaking Faucet Repair Columbus

Fixing a leaky faucet is one of the easiest DIY plumbing jobs everand probably the most common. This is significant because the EPA estimates that several thousand gallons of water are lost each year in the average home just due to leaky plumbing. If your faucet is constantly dripping, you should repair it as soon as possible to avoid losing money via your water bill.

One of the most common causes of faucet leaks is a deteriorated O-ring in the faucets handle. This is also called the packing in the handle. The first thing to do is to shut off the water supply for the faucet on which you are about to perform a repair. This is to prevent further water loss as well as avoid a messy job once you get started. Once the water supply has been shut off, you may go on to remove the screw of the faucets handle. Once this is loosened, you should be able to remove the faucet handle easily.

It should now be possible for you to see the packing nut. The packing nut may require you to take a wrench to it for removal, but be careful: some packing nutsin fact, quite a lot of them nowadaysare made out of plastic. You shall need to be very gentle with your wrench to avoid damaging the nut. Alternatively, you may just insert a protective layer between the wrench and the nut, such as a piece of fabric to protect the plastic item.

The valve stem shall now be easily accessible. The valve stem is a longish, narrow piece that resides directly under the nut and which holds the O-ring in the assembly. Take note that a valve stem should be easier to remove than the nut that preceded it. You do not need to use a wrench to remove this, as it is possible to simply twist it (carefully, as always) out of the faucet. If you end up having trouble with it, the wrench should still not come into play. Merely keep trying to turn it: it should eventually come out quite smoothly.

Now that you have this part, it is necessary for you to take a little road trip. Well, not exactly a road trip: you only need to make it to the nearest hardware shop in the area. You are now supposed to look for an O-ring to replace the old one (which you are carrying). If you have trouble looking for the exact items, you may always ask for help with the shopkeeper and show him or her the items you have brought with you. Then, all that is left is to go home, reassemble the faucet handle pieces, and test your new non-leaky faucet.

What is Trenchless Sewer Repair

Tuesday, July 26th, 2011

What Is Trenchless Sewer Repair? Trenchless sewer repair refers to the repair or replacement of damaged underground sewer lines without creating a huge trench across your landscape, and prevents any possible damage to existing structures and driveways. These sewer lines may be of any length and diameter. Also, trenchless sewer repair is quicker, mkaes less noise, and less expensive than the traditional method that involves extensive digging through the ground. For trenchless sewer repair, two holes are created at the ends of the sewer line.

There are two main types of trenchless sewer repair. Sewer pipe relining is the insertion of a flexible liner through one hole and pulled through the existing pipe until it reaches the other hole. The liner is coated with epoxy resin. The liner is then unraveled using air into the old sewer line. The epoxy coated side is simultaneously pushed against the interior wall of the existing sewer line. Once in place, a bladder is inserted the full length of the new liner and inflated with high pressure,The sides of the liners then seals all the leaks and cracks of the damaged pipe. This method is usually employed if the existing pipe is of reasonable size for the number of occupants within the house or building, and is still within its normal lifespan. If done properly, sewer pipe relining may last for more than twenty or thirty years.

For sewer pipes that have suffered far greater damage, the other option is the use of sewer pipe bursting. A cable is run through the whole length of sewer line and connected to a tool called a bursting head. This bursting head is then that is attached to a replacement sewer pipe. With a power hydraulic winch, the bursting head is pulled through the sewer line, breaking up the old pipe while pulling the new pipe in behind it. Trenchless sewer repair is a modern method that is fast and avoids expensive damage to to your landscape. Your garage, sidewalks, and trees need not be disturbed. For a more stress-free way to maintain the plumbing, trenchless sewer line repair is your more logical option.

This is a guest post by Brad, Who is the expert in the field of plumbing. He is one of the member of BBB association – Baltimore. In this article Brad speaks about Trenchless  Sewer Repair  .  

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