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Sewer Gas

On December 18, 2011 By

      One of the primary reasons behind the initial development of the Plumbing Code was to control sewer gas (A KNOWN CARCINOGEN). Sewer gas is an unhealthy, bacteria laden, flammable gas given off by the decomposition of feces and other organic wastes. Sewer pipes and drain lines are filled with it. Sewer gas is a killer. Every year numerous [...]

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Septic Systems part one

On October 19, 2011 By

Conventional Systems

The traditional septic system consists of 2 septic tanks that are tied into a field distribution system.

The tanks can be from 250 up to 1000 gallons each. The tanks are commonly constructed of concrete, though the newer models are also made of fiberglass and plastic. Steel and wooden tanks, although found on [...]

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Sewer Camera Inspection

On August 17, 2011 By

What a sewer camera inspection can show you

At Haley Plumbing, we have very experienced plumbers who carry a wide array of special equipment on their trucks that can help us diagnose your plumbing problems.  Probably the single most important tool our technicians use is a fiber [...]

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Electric vs. Gas Water Heater

On August 12, 2011 By

Which is better Electric or Natural Gas Water Heaters?

One of the questions we are often asked here at Haley Plumbing deals with the differences between electric and gas water heaters.  I’ll try to lay out the pros and cons for you to help yo make an informed decision.

Efficiency

Electric water heaters, by any [...]

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