by Tom Hartel | Jul 27, 2020 | Commercial Plumbing, Plumbing Tips, Residential Plumbing
How to Unclog a Floor Drain Comments: By: A floor drain is usually located in the utility areas of your home or business. Utility areas include mudrooms, garages, laundry rooms, basements, and commercial kitchens. The gunk that ends up on the floor of these areas...
by Tom Hartel | Jul 20, 2020 | Fire Protection
What is a Deluge Sprinkler System? Comments: By: A deluge sprinkler system is used in areas that contain hazardous materials spread over large areas. For example, aircraft hangars, power plants, and chemical processing facilities. A deluge sprinkler system is an empty...
by Tom Hartel | Jul 13, 2020 | Commercial Plumbing, Plumbing Tips
Water Conservation Tips for Commercial Building Comments: By: While most business’s green initiatives focus on carbon emissions, they should also be focusing on their water consumption. Businesses waste tons of water per year. Conserving water is a great step...
by Tom Hartel | Jun 1, 2020 | Fire Protection, Fire Sprinklers
Fire Safety Tips for Healthcare Facilities Comments: By: At healthcare facilities, patients are relying on staff for their overall health and safety. When patients are incapable of evacuating on their own, having all the necessary fire safety precautions is crucial....
by Tom Hartel | May 26, 2020 | Plumbing Tips, Residential Plumbing
Ten Proper Garbage Disposal Tips to Avoid a Blocked Drain Comments: By: Let’s face it, you are probably throwing things down the drain that you shouldn’t. Whether it is a sanitary wipe in the toilet or bacon grease down the kitchen sink some things do not belong in...
by Tom Hartel | May 18, 2020 | Fire Protection, Fire Sprinklers
Dry Vs. Wet Pipe Sprinkler Systems Comments: By: Do you need a sprinkler system in your home or office? First, you need to decide which system to choose. While there are several fire suppression options, wet pipe sprinkler systems are the most common. However, there...
by Tom Hartel | May 11, 2020 | Plumbing Tips, Residential Plumbing
Drain Odors and What is Causing Them Comments: By: There it is. The undeniable stench coming from the sink. The immediate response is to go for the cleaning products, but they only help in some cases. Depending on the situation, cleaners may not help at all. Drain...
by Tom Hartel | May 4, 2020 | Fire Protection
Tips to Protect Your Home from an Electrical Fire Comments: By: You do not often think about the risk of electrical fire when you plug something in, but maybe it is time you did. Electricity is one of the top three leading causes of structure fires in the United...
by Tom Hartel | Apr 27, 2020 | Plumbing Tips, Residential Plumbing
Spring Cleaning: Plumbing Edition Comments: By: Spring cleaning time has arrived! It is time to start fresh and clean your home or office. Closets, garages, basements, outdoor spaces, and every other room get the attention they need. Don’t overlook your plumbing!...
by Tom Hartel | Apr 20, 2020 | Fire Protection
What is Special Hazard Suppression Comments: By: Fire suppression systems must meet fire safety codes, but what happens when your facility contains combustible, extremely valuable, or irreplaceable materials? Special hazard suppression systems help control and...
