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Complete Trenchless specializes in two plumbing pipes that are a staple in any house – sewer drain pipes and water supply pipes. Water Supply Pipes Fresh water is supplied to your home via a water line connected to a well or the water company’s service pipeline. Water pipes are constantly under pressure, which is lost for every 1/2 lb per square inch for each foot that extends further from the supply. When the water arrives at the destination, it gets diverted to either the hot or cold water pipe which runs parallel to each other. Sewer Drain Pipes Drain, waste, and vent pipes and the waste drainage system makes use of gravity to ferry out household waste material to the municipal treatment line. A vertical set of pipes called the soil stack carries out waste to the main drain, normally located underground towards a septic tank or further away to…
Read MoreThere are an overwhelming amount of sewer lines, of all things. Clothes, bell peppers, and types of bread, sure. But sewer lines? That’s why Complete Trenchless is here to help you choose. We are here to help you figure out which type of sewer line is best for you. The most frequently seen types of pipes are: Cast iron Asbestos and cement PVC Galvanized steel Concrete HDPE Each different pipe comes with its advantages and disadvantages. Cast iron: Cast iron pipes are most typically used because they’re very, very strong. They can withstand the weight of stones and dirt without breaking, which makes them great for commercial, industrial, residential, or municipal properties. They rust and corrode quickly, however, and that can cause the pipe to wearout and decrease in diameter over the years. That causes the pipes to clog. These pipes are most recommended for indoor use, not recommended for outdoor…
Read MoreThe latest Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) water quality report shows, on average, that lead is below the level that requires action in Seattle homes but, bear in mind, that’s an average. Some homes may have discernable lead levels above the threshold the EPA considers actionable. You can have your household water tested for lead for less than $50. Does your home have lead in the pipes? If your home is in the city of Seattle and built between 1965 and 1980, there may be lead solder in your pipes. Homes built before the 1940s might have lead connectors as well. In 1980, the city of Seattle banned lead-based plumbing materials and King County banned in 1985. It wasn’t until 1987 that the rest of Washington state instituted the same ban. The Seattle Times reported recently that high levels of lead were found in several older Tacoma homes recently. It’s not…
Read MoreRoughly one-third of Seattle has old pipes called “combined” pipes that serve for both storm water and sewage waste. Aged pipes and infrastructure are a risk to Seattle’s water and wildlife when the sewers are taxed beyond their capacity. When sewage flow exceeds the capacity of the pipes, it overflows and can run out into bodies of water which threatens wildlife. The sewage overflow is not usually severe enough to kill animals but can alter the ecosystem and impact long-term survivability. This pollution isn’t a constant but is sporadic and based on the volume of storm water. But when overflow occurs, it can create a hotspot of pollution in our waters. That’s not good for wildlife – and it’s not good for people either. Any time you see oil on the water, cigarette butts floating, or other litter, that’s pollution that puts birds, fish, and other animals at risk. Some…
Read MoreSeattle Public Utilities says no to “flushable” wipes Seattle Public Utilities General Manager Mami Hara advises on Seattle.gov that all types of wipes including “baby, surface, disinfecting, cleaning, flushable” should go in the garbage and not down your toilet. Hara writes, “They can clog sewer pipes.” The Seattle Public Utility also says not to put these wipes in with recycling, yard waste or food waste. Across the country in Pittsburgh, one borough has replaced two of its giant water station pumps because they’ve been burned out by “flushable” wipes that did tens of thousand dollars’ worth of damage. That’s money down the drain, quite literally, but it’s even worse when that cash is coming out of your wallet because your sewer pipes are the ones clogged. No wipe is “flushable” Don’t believe the ads you see on TV or what’s written on the package of any wipe that advertises itself…
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