In New York City, there have been many reports of water line breaks. Water line breaks can be caused by a variety of things, including copper pipe electrolysis corrosion. What is electrolysis? In manufacturing and in chemistry, electrolysis can be defined as a method...
A Force Main House Sewer: How Does it Work and What Is It?
Looking to learn what a force main house sewer is and how it works? You may have figured out over the years that all drains are not created equal. Storm drain sewers and sanitary sewers infrastructures are used by the City of New York to transport wastewater. Almost...
Meet Seema, The Balkan Job Coordinator that Provides Seamless Sewer and Water Main Service
If you have used Balkan Sewer and Water Main Service for any plumbing issue or project, then you have experienced the expertise of Seema. As a Balkan Job Coordinator, Seema is responsible for the "seamless" progress of customer jobs at Balkan. It is readily apparent...
Quality Plumbing Material for Sewer and Water Work: The Balkan Way
Materials for sewer and water work matter. Balkan Sewer And Water Main Service is well aware of this fact. That is why our quality plumbing material for sewer and water work meets or exceeds code. Long-lasting, extra heavy cast iron pipe is the way to go. Because of...
Knowing The Pipe Size of Your Plumbing Can Come in Handy
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...
Performing Around The Clock Services for an MTA Force Main Sewer
Balkan Sewer And Water Main successfully performed around the clock services to repair a NYC MTA force main sewer break. New York City's subway's 100-year-old infrastructure is not the only reason passengers experience so many delays and disruptions. Problems can also...
Plugging Service Lines Permanently: House Sewer and Water Disconnections Explained
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...
What is Extra Heavy Cast Iron Pipe? What Are Its Special Characteristics?
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...
Ten Year Unconditional Guarantee on Balkan’s Sewer and Water Main Replacement Work
As a property owner, whether your home, an investment or a commercial property, you may think that all guarantees are alike. But that is far from true, the issues of importance are always in the details. Clearly the most advantageous type of a guarantee is an...
Learn How Underground Plumbing Is Affected By A Roadway Being Raised
Underground plumbing is affected by a myriad of factors and field conditions. These many items go beyond the material or the age of the piping. Repairs of new installations of subsurface plumbing are affected by such things as utility obstructions, and above ground...
You Can Prevent A Sump Pump Backup With These 3 Extra Precautions
For many homeowners, one issue that is rarely talked about a sump pump backups. A sump pump backup can cause significant damage. The sump pump is typically located in a homeowner's basement or in the crawlspace. Since it is not something that a homeowner will see on a...
Sometimes A New Manhole Connection Must be Built To Connect A House Sewer
Of all of the various types of connections needed for a house sewer, building a new manhole connection is the most costly to the property owner. A new manhole connection likewise requires the most skill, and typically takes the most time to build. This type of...