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...
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...