Would Your Property Benefit From a Septic Tank?
Posted on January 31, 2020
Septic tanks are the ideal choice for many homeowners, whether you need a cost-effective option, the mains drainage system is not available, or you are interested in being more environmentally friendly. This article details how a septic tank works, the benefits of installing one, and what sorts of properties require… Read more »
What Happens to Sewage Water During a Flood?
Posted on December 23, 2019
Sewers are meant to remove rainwater as well as sewage from your property, but they can only handle so much water. Excessive amounts of rainwater entering sewers can cause sewer flooding, which becomes quite severe in extreme weather events such as floods. No matter how hard drainage companies work to… Read more »
What Happens When You Flush Plastics Down the Toilet?
Posted on November 27, 2019
63% of the public believe they are ‘very aware’ of what they shouldn’t put down the drain. However, this does not reflect the fact that the misuse of drains, including flushing the incorrect items down the toilet, causes over 300,000 sewer blockages a year across the UK. So in order… Read more »
Water chlorination: how to disinfect your water tank
Posted on October 31, 2019
The best way to ensure your water tank is clean and safe is to carry out regular disinfecting treatments using chlorine. It is imperative to maintain your water tank properly as otherwise it can become contaminated, which means you might catch some nasty illnesses. Consequences of an infected water… Read more »
Why it’s important for tanks & pipes to be hydrostatic tested
Posted on September 30, 2019
If your plumbing is an old system, or has recently been repaired or rebuilt, then it is probably a good idea to complete a hydrostatic test. This process ensures that your system is structurally safe and can resist the amount of pressure it is designed for. What is hydrostatic testing?… Read more »