by Tom Hartel | Oct 5, 2020 | Fire Protection
Fire Prevention Week – Kitchen Fire Safety Comments: By: It is Fire Prevention Week! The National Fire Protection Association announced that this year’s theme is Kitchen Fire Safety. Please check out their website for Fire Prevention Week materials for educating those...
by Tom Hartel | Sep 28, 2020 | Fire Protection, Fire Sprinklers
A Brief History of Fire Sprinklers Comments: By: Where would we be without fire sprinklers? This revolutionary fire safety invention has some surprising roots including Leonardo da Vinci and piano factories. The design has undergone plenty of revisions over the years....
by Tom Hartel | Sep 21, 2020 | Plumbing Tips, Residential Plumbing
Signs it is Time to Change Your Bathroom Fixtures Comments: By: Tom Hartel The bathroom fixtures in your home get a lot of use throughout their lifetime. Depending on how many people you have at home, they may be getting more wear and tear than you bargained for....
by Tom Hartel | Sep 14, 2020 | Fire Sprinklers
Sprinkler Accidents to Avoid Comments: By: Sprinkler accidents happen! Sometimes they are avoidable. Other times, things happen that are beyond your control. A few accidents are common when it comes to fire suppression systems. For instance, freezing pipes and hit...
by Tom Hartel | Sep 7, 2020 | Plumbing Tips, Residential Plumbing
What To Do About a Clogged Dishwasher Comments: By: Doing the dishes may be a chore, but washing dishes with a clogged dishwasher is ineffective. Your machine is there to make life easier and wash dishes more efficiently. Like anything else in your home, they are...
by Tom Hartel | Aug 31, 2020 | Fire Protection, Fire Sprinklers
Ways You Can Fail a Fire Inspection Comments: By: Tom Hartel Every business must have a fire inspection. To pass you must meet requirements set by regional fire codes. A few things can make or break the results of that fire inspection. Some are more obvious than...
by Tom Hartel | Aug 24, 2020 | Plumbing Tips, Residential Plumbing
Signs of Water Contamination Comments: By: Tom Hartel You do not often think about what could be lurking in your water when you turn the tap on. Depending on where your water comes from and the condition of your plumbing, water contamination may be a real problem that...
by Tom Hartel | Aug 17, 2020 | Fire Protection, Fire Sprinklers
Fire Sprinkler Maintenance Tips Comments: By: Fire sprinklers are an essential element in all public buildings and businesses, but they are rarely used. To stay operational, your facility requires regular fire sprinkler maintenance and inspection. Not only is it...
by Tom Hartel | Aug 10, 2020 | Plumbing Tips, Residential Plumbing
Plumbing Tips for Pet Owners Comments: By: They are your fuzzy friends and you love them, but pet owners know that with that wagging tail comes some destruction. Plumbing tips may not sound like what you need, but you would be surprised what pets can get into. Doing...
by Tom Hartel | Aug 3, 2020 | Fire Protection
Restaurant Fire Protection Tips Comments: By: Overall customer satisfaction is the goal for most restaurants, but make customer safety the main priority. A restaurant fire protection plan should be in place long before the doors open for the first time. Keeping a...
