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Beginner’s Guide To Fixing Slab Leaks

If you’re thinking of trying DIY slab leak repair, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, make sure you have a wide enough space to remove the concrete slab. Two feet square is plenty, but a three-foot square hole is recommended. Then, using a hammer drill or jackhammer, cut the floor open. Use metal shears to remove any metal mesh or rebar from underneath. A typical slab is four to six inches thick.

Costs of slab leak repair

Do you have the skills and knowledge to fix a slab leak? If not, you can certainly save money by doing it yourself. The costs of slab leak repair depend on the scale and underlying conditions of your home. For example, the repair of a single leak can cost around $300, while the repair of a multiple-story home can easily cost over $15,000 in the case of complicated repairs. A professional plumber can also help you fix a slab leak in a home that is over ten years old. (more…)

The Importance of Smoke Testing in Plumbing Systems

Smoke bombs or liquid smoke are common ways to create an odor in a plumbing system. Using a blower device or smoke bomb, you can create smoke in a sanitary sewer system to check for odors. All maintenance holes and vent lines should be blocked or partially blocked to protect your system from smoke damage. To avoid damage to your home, you should look for smoke testing plumbing systems to perform a smoke test regularly.

Identify the Source of Odors

There are several ways to determine the source of an odor. If you smell sulfur, think about where you used to live. If you grew up near the sea, you might have a source of odor from the sea. You may also have a sulfur odor if you have a good system. Hydrogen sulfide is also present in groundwater, plants, and animals and can be found in water heaters and plumbing systems. In high concentrations, it is harmful to humans, but you can detect it through pipe corrosion and black stains on plumbing fixtures. (more…)

What Are Purging Compounds?

This article will teach you about the two significant types of purging compounds: chemical and mechanical. Although it is crucial to understand the difference between these two types of compounds, understanding the critical characteristics of each type is not enough to choose the best CPC for your application. Among the factors to consider are the carrier resin, glass-filled grades, downstream equipment, hot runner, dead spot, and low flow areas. (more…)

7 Most Common Commercial Overhead Door Repairs

Several commercial overhead doors require repairs regularly. The most common issues are damaged rollers, tracks, and faulty sensors. To avoid these, lubricate the rollers at least twice a year. If the rollers are beyond repair, a technician may have to swap out the rollers for a new ones.

Misaligned tracks

Among the most common commercial overhead door repair needs, misaligned tracks are the most commonly encountered problem. This problem can be easily spotted by inspecting the individual elements of the door. For example, a jammed or hard-to-close rollup door could indicate a problem with tight guides or high spring tension. (more…)