Very few people know what the Coriolis Effect is, which is also known as the Coriolis Force Effect. This phenomenon is part of this episode of the Balkan video challenge "Sewer Myth or Fact Part 3". The coriolis effect, and if a toilet will flush in different...
There are so many sewer facts and myths that involve pots of boiling water, and pouring boiling water down drain lines. Unfortunately when it involves grease, making the wrong choice can ruin your drain system. Speaking of wrong decisions ruining your drain or sewer...
Our homes and businesses are connected to public sewage treatment facilities by the city's sanitary sewer system. When fats, grease, and oils are poured or flushed down sinks, drains, or toilets, they can cool and harden into what we call grease clogs. When poured or...
Just like the rest of us, you use your sewer line and expect it to last forever. While diamonds may be forever, one of the things that will not last forever is a sewage system. With that said, how long do sewer lines last? A simple answer is that when superior...
Balkan Sewer & Water Main Service receives questions from our customers on a routine basis. If you had to give these questions a title, you'd call them "Sewage Facts or Myths". So as the CEO of the company, I wanted to see if I could stump Christina, who is one of...
If we did not have water, there would no living creatures on Planet Earth. Therefore when there is water in your home, it is generally considered to be a good thing, right? However, what if you found water leaks under your home, in the walls, or in the basement?...
Attention NYC property buyers or renters! Buying a dwelling in New York City is an exciting adventure. For folks who love NYC but also enjoy the updates, comfortable surroundings, and accouterments that make a home attractive and safe, purchasing or renting a property...
Do you know life expectancy of cast iron sewer pipe? Diamonds are forever, but one of the things that will not last forever is your sewer system. However, when you have the right care and maintenance plan, your wastewater system can last for a significantly long time....
Frequently when confronted with many different diameters of pipes, even an experienced plumber can get confused on what the exact size of the plumbing is. Needless to say, this is even more of a challenge for a typical homeowner. Of course, the challenge increases...
https://vimeo.com/425562800 Water leak testing has some very basic concepts, but they are not commonly known or utilized. This article will provide you with a relatively foolproof guide for an accurate leak test. Please note that each and every step must be followed....
As a little background information, house sewer and water disconnections are commonly referred to as "plugs". The actual DEP permits required are in fact Plug Permits. A sewer and water disconnection, or plug, is a permanent and irreversible termination of those...
Extra Heavy Cast Iron Pipe is a thick hub and spigot soil pipe made out of cast iron. It can also be referred to bell and spigot pipe. In other versions it can be hubless, and known as no hub pipe. Each joint is connected using molten lead and oakum, or neoprene...