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Fri, 12 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000

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Wed, 10 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000

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Fri, 05 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000

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Leaky Sewer Line? You Can Pay Me Now or Pay Me Later

Tue, 28 Feb 2017 00:12:36 +0000

If a leaky sewer line is not something you want to discuss in mixed company, perhaps you should just have a chat about it with your plumber. No chance of saying anything politically incorrect there.

For starters, let’s say you suspect there may be a problem with your sewer line, but you don’t want to call in an expert until you have a little more evidence your suspicion may be correct. Here are a few signs you just might have a serious problem caused by a leaky sewer line.

Sewer Gas Odor

A sewer system should never release sewer gas odors in the home or even close by the structure because a well-functioning system will be airtight. Any crack or unwanted opening in the sewer line means the system is no longer airtight.

Water Backups

Frequent backups in your toilets or even your sinks may be an indication of a damaged sewer line. Many people think having their pipes cleaned is the most likely solution to this problem. This may only be a temporary, stop-gap solution and even after a cleaning, you may find the problem has not gone away. Faulty pipe connections or cracks in the line will not be helped with a cleaning.

Slow Drainage

If your bathtub, sink or toilet is slower to drain than it used to be, it is probably due to a blockage somewhere in your plumbing. There is a good chance this blockage has something to do with the sewer line. Again, cleaning may not be the solution and you could easily end up with a sewage backup if you don’t act quickly.

Patches of Greener Grass

While lush green lawns are something a homeowner is usually proud of, if you have patches of grass that all of a sudden appear greener than the rest of your lawn, this usually spells trouble. Sewage acts as a fertilizer for grass and plants so leakage from the main sewer line under your lawn can cause the grass directly above the sewer line to begin looking extra lush.

Mold Formation

The appearance of mold in your bathroom, basement or anywhere near your plumbing is another prime indicator that you could have sewer line leakage. A cracked sewer pipe in the floor or inside a wall may cause an increase in humidity, which in turn often leads to mold growth.

Cracks in the Foundation

Water escaping from sewer pipes can saturate concrete foundations and this saturation can lead to cracks in the cement. This symptom will not appear as quickly as others mentioned above because it usually only occurs if leaks go untreated for a prolonged period. While backups, odors and mold are unpleasant, foundation problems are the most expensive to fix.

Jumping to a Conclusion Can Waste time and Money

If you notice any of these symptoms, do not jump to the conclusion that cleaning your pipes is the obvious solution to your problem. The wisest move is to get a complete sewer inspection done as quickly as possible by a qualified professional such as South West Plumbing. The longer you wait to isolate problems with sewer line leakage, the higher the repair costs are likely to be. An unfortunate settling of your home or the creation of a sinkhole in your yard can be a disaster for your bank account.

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Fri, 30 Dec 2016 01:49:27 +0000

If a leaky sewer line is not something you want to discuss in mixed company, perhaps you should just have a chat about it with your plumber. No chance of saying anything politically incorrect there.

Sewer Gas Odor

Water Backups

Slow Drainage

Patches of Greener Grass

Mold Formation

Cracks in the Foundation

Jumping to a Conclusion Can Waste time and Money

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Pond draining, cleaning long overdue

Thu, 29 Dec 2016 23:51:50 +0000

One of Brainaic’s early columns took us to the Garden Grove Civic Center, specifically the park and pond by the library, where we found all manner of ducks and turtles, rabbits and chickens.

And frankly, a whole lot of droppings, to be polite about the aftermath of all that wildlife.

So it’s good news then that the pond was to be drained and cleaned this month, because Lord knows what’s accumulated there in recent years.

Don’t just take it from Brainiac, folks responding to news of the cleanup on Garden Grove City Hall Facebook page seemed all in favor of the news recently.

“That’s such good news!” wrote Tracy Nolazco. “My son has brought a grocery bag with him the last few times we’ve gone there as he had noticed all the bags and other trash that have made their way into the pond.

“He’s been concerned about the ducks and fish that live there, so he’s happy to hear this!”

On our previous visit, we’d talked with a city parks supervisor about the pond’s history, and learned that a lot of the critters are there without the intent or blessing of the city, having been dumped by folks who realized the bunny or turtle or chicken they brought home wasn’t going to work out as a pet.

That’s probably contributed to an overpopulation problem, which Bonnie Crawford wrote on Facebook might warrant a consideration by the city of emptying the pond for good.

“I would love a discussion on permanently draining this pond and making the area more usable to the general population,” Crawford wrote. “On a daily basis there is bird feces on all the sidewalks and grass. I would never take children there.

“It has to be costly to drain and fill, and with the water conservation issues this seems to not be a good use of funds,” she continued.

“The bird/fowl population is out of control. It is an unhealthy place. Open space would allow for community gatherings such as music and events.”

Hugo Aguilar politely disagreed, writing that the village green was designed for those bigger community gatherings.

“Although I do agree,” he continued. “Frequently cleaning would make the park a better area to walk around.”

ADOPT A SENIOR NEEDS VOLUNTEERSLooking for a way to share the holiday spirit with those who might need a little extra cheer? The Garden Grove Neighborhood Association is looking for help with its 7th Annual Adopt a Senior Community Program.

The association collects donations from the community to provide gift cards and money for older people in need.

While it’s easy to focus on our loved ones at the holidays, opportunities like this are rewarding, in Brainiac’s humble opinion, because if you can afford to lend a hand to a stranger, that is a gift to the giver, too.

If you can help make a check out to GGNA and put “Adopt-A-Senior” on the memo line.

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Trenchless Technology Pipe Cleaning Products Showcase: December 2016

Thu, 29 Dec 2016 23:51:44 +0000

A selection of pipe cleaning products from the December 2016 issue of Trenchless Technology. Send product information to Sharon Bueno, managing editor, at sbueno@benjaminmedia.com. Products are included in the magazine on a space available basis. Submissions should be no more than 150 words and include a high resolution (300 dpi or greater) image in .jpg, .png or .tiff format.

Sewer Equipment of America

Simplicity comes standard with the Sewer Equipment Co. of America Model 900 ECO. Utilizing proven technologies and offering a variety of options, this machine makes it the perfect fit for every customer and every application. This unit is available in 9, 12 or 15 yard debris capacities, equipped with patented Duraprolene water tanks carrying 900 to 2000 gallons of on-board water, and up to 80 cubic feet of tool storage. Our exclusive “Hydro Drive” powertrain system, eliminates the need for a transfer case and allows any operator the ability to enter the work site, put the truck in neutral, apply the parking break and exit the cab…that’s it. With power driven directly from the chassis engine, the operator can flip the “Work Mode” switch and they are ready to work. Both single piston and tri-plex pump options are available at 55-80 GPM @ 2000-3000 PSI and 4400 CFM blower and 18hg, built on an ECO friendly platform, which provides greater fuel efficiency and offers noise reduction for increase safety of your operators. So, whether you choose your next combination truck based on productivity, reliability, safety, overall value, ease of operation, ease of maintenance or any combination of these traits, the choice is simple: the Model 900 ECO.

Spartan Tool

Spartan Tool’s Model 740 Hydro-Jetter features a full 4,000 psi of jetting power at a 12 gpm flow on a wide track chassis towable by any vehicle in your fleet. This unit is available with either a gasoline powered configuration or a Tier 4 zero-emission diesel engine. Standard hoses include 350 ft of 3/8-in. high-pressure jetter hose, 100 ft of 5/8-inch rubber water supply hose, and 75 ft of ¼-in. trap-cleaning hose. With plenty of pulling power from its 40 HP electric start engine, the Model 740 provides you with flexibility that is a first for the drain cleaning industry. The Model 740 includes a 150-gal low-profile water tank and is available in a skid-mounted version for installation into your existing van or trailer. To learn more or to schedule a demonstration of the Model 740 Hydro-Jetter, contact Spartan Tool at (800) 435-3866 or at

Super Products LLC

Available exclusively on the Camel 1200 sewer cleaner, Super Products LLC’s wastewater recycling system features a six-stage water filtration process that enables effective sewer cleaning action without the need for fresh water. The main key to the system’s effectiveness is the Camel 1200’s industry-unique ejector plate which serves as a full-body primarily filter that thoroughly separates solids from liquids collected in the debris body. The collected water then travels through a series of filters, strainers and a separator that removes particles from the liquid utilizing centrifugal action. The 12-yard debris capacity Camel 1200 also features a technologically advanced water pump that was specifically designed for wastewater recycling operation and high pressure efficient performance.

Vacall

Vacall AllJetVac combination sewer cleaners provide governments and contractors with an ideal collection performance features for sewer line maintenance – all powered by a single chassis engine. Rather than requiring two engines like other combination sewer cleaners, the AllJetVac single-engine concept slashes fuel consumption, cuts harmful emissions and reduces routine maintenance downtime and costs while also holding down the price of the unit. AllJetVac models have a strong positive displacement blower system for excellent jetting action and superior vacuum power. The oval-shaped debris body has cylindrical sides for extra strength and efficient material dumping. Water tanks, fabricated from high quality aluminum, are mounted high on the chassis away from road debris. Optional galvanized debris bodies and water tanks carry lifetime warranties. Standard on AllJetVac models is an intelligent AllSmartFlow CAN-bus control system. The AllSmartFlow has a programmable LCD display that monitors engine, water-flow and vacuum performance while allowing for more precise boom and reel movements. Water flow control monitoring also can reduce trips for refills.

Trenchless Technology Pipe Cleaning Products Showcase: December 2016 was first published to Drainlab – Glasgow Blog

J$460-m bushing, drain cleaning and patching works under way – NWA

Thu, 29 Dec 2016 23:51:38 +0000

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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Works Agency (NWA) says it has started a road patching exercise, targeting several corridors across the country.

A separate programme is also reportedly being simultaneously rolled out, under which the NWA says critical drains along select corridors will be cleaned and embankments bushed.

In a news release today, Manager, Communication and Customer Services at the NWA, Stephen Shaw, says that the corridors to be targeted under these programmes are those that carry a heavy volume of traffic.

These will reportedly be selected by the agency, based on information gleaned through traffic studies.

Shaw says J$200 million will be spent on the patching of roads islandwide, while the drain cleaning and bushing activities will account for another J$260 million.

He says that much of the activities will be completed before Christmas and that members of Parliament have been engaged to assist in having some of the work done.

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Limerick Council hired dissolved company to clean halting site sewers

Thu, 29 Dec 2016 23:51:33 +0000

A MONTH after a Limerick drainage company was dissolved, they were hired by Limerick City Council to clean sewers at a halting site where their negligence led to a grandfather falling down a manhole.

In a civil action for damages before Limerick Circuit Court, Terence Casey said he notified Limerick City Council in 2008 of an issue regarding sewers at the Clonlong halting site in Southill where he and his family lived for 40 years.

Hazdecon Limited, a specialist drainage company trading as Premier Drain Cleaning were contracted to carry out the works.

On December 8, 2008, workers from the drainage company had removed the manhole covers at the halting site when Mr Casey stepped backwards into the manhole and fell in up to his shoulders. He said that the area had not been cordoned off.

The 67-year-old retired pensioner was pulled from the drain by his brother and nephews and brought to St John’s Hospital where he had an x-ray.

Six days later, he was still in pain and went to the Regional Hospital in Dooradoyle where he was prescribed pain killers after a right rib fracture was diagnosed.

He couldn’t lift his grandchildren for some time after the fall and that had tenderness but now, seven years after the accident, he was “grand again”.

Under cross-examination, he said he had seen the open manhole but forgot about it as he turned to walk back to his house and he fell in.

Mr Casey brought his personal injury action against Limerick City Council, who were responsible for the halting site; Hazdecon Ltd, trading as Premier Drain Cleaning and Joebren Limited, caretakers of the halting site.

Counsel for the City Council Derek Sheahan BL, said a statutory defence had been filed which indemnified the local authority from any liability.

Mr Sheahan argued that, as Premier Drain Cleaning were a specialist company, they were responsible for any claim.

However, when Judge Keys asked why Premier Drain Cleaning was not represented, Mr Casey’s barrister, Philip Moloney BL, said the company had been dissolved one month before the accident.

Hazdecon Ltd was also recorded as “dormant” on August 31, 2007, more than 15 months before the accident.

“Well, that paints a very different picture of your defence”, Judge Keys remarked to Mr Sheahan. “This isn’t a case of pass the buck”.

“We all know that if you are going to open a manhole, you have to have it fenced off or have someone standing there on duty.

“I cannot accept that as a defence,” he said to Mr Sheahan as the defence barrister sought to explain that the council felt they had employed a “competent specialist firm”.

“Yes but they company was liquidated a month beforehand and they didn’t do the job properly”, Judge Keys said.

“The contractor was not ‘Jim’ll fix it’, so we felt that the matter was properly in hand,” Mr Sheahan countered arguing that “we should not be liable over the negligence of the contractor.”

However, Judge Keys ruled that the contracted company was dissolved and Limerick City Council were responsible.”

After a brief adjournment, the court heard that the matter was settled with Mr Casey receiving an undisclosed payment and his legal costs.

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