Yes, sewer gas smells are basically awful. They are actually a combination of ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, methane, and other chemicals. Even when sewer gas is taken in at low levels, it can lead to dizziness, eye irritation, and a cough. Higher levels of...
Did you know that roof top water tanks have been a reliable way of storing water for a long time? As a matter of fact, water tanks can actually be dated to well over a hundred years ago. These water storage tanks first came into use with the introduction of indoor...
A jackhammer is an amazingly helpful tool for many construction applications. If you're going into the construction field or have a job to do, chances are you should learn how to use a jackhammer. Some major points of consideration are safe job site setup, proper...
Let the pros of Balkan Sewer & Water Main help you devise a plumbing inspection checklist. Before you purchase a property, or move into a rental unit, it's best to know of any potential plumbing issues. Buying a dwelling in New York City is an exciting adventure....
When it comes to how dig a hole with a shovel, most people assume it is "grunt work". They also assume that it doesn't require any particular skill. However, knowing how to dig a hole with a shovel is indeed a learned skill. Perhaps even more importantly, doing it...
Two common sewer myth or fact questions are is if it's safe putting food in garbage disposal units in your kitchen, and is your main sewer system separate from the other drains in your home. In part 5 of the Balkan sewer or myth video challenge, I'll try once again to...
Another question many people have about their drain lines is, will boiling water damage pipes if poured directly down their drain line? The answer to this boiling water question is not so simple, and it may surprise you. So here is part 4 of the Balkan video series...
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...