“Once Upon a Time…water heaters, all water heaters, used to last at least a dozen years, and often even twice that. And we never, ever use to see things like those little expansion tanks, earthquake straps, pans, or stands on water heaters. What happened? Why have these things changed? Is it just more code bureaucracy? … Continued

The last few articles have been about drain systems, clearing them when clogged and digitally documenting them. A properly-designed drain system correctly used and maintained should never really clog and stop up, and it’s usually misuse or a foreign object in the system that causes clogs. Except for clogged toilets, the drains that clog most … Continued

There are times when a sewer line needs to be inspected because someone is buying an existing building and they want to be assured that the sewer line is in good condition, properly graded, and without roots or breaks. In those times there is no question that a sewer camera is needed for the inspection … Continued

Last month I talked about how to choose the best method of drain cleaning, and of course the ‘best’ method depends on the situation and what is needed. I covered some basics about drain systems and some general guidelines that can help choose the best methods; cable drain cleaning or hydro-jetting. The article finished by … Continued

In the Spring of 2019, I wrote an article called “The Truth About Clogged Drains”, where I talked generally about clogged drains in a building, how often they occur, why, etc. A couple of times I’ve been asked to go into the subject of drain cleaning in more depth, so I’ll start with this question … Continued