New Process Video: Main Drain Line Repair

McAdams Plumbing has a brand new plumbing process video up: Main Drain Line Repair.

Now, I know you’ve all have been holding your breath waiting for this, so here it is!

So this is a usual repair in older homes that still have cast iron pipes. Cast iron loses it’s integrity due to all the minerals in the water and oxidation of the metal. Eventually, it’s bound to crack. This drain line had a very severe crack!

Oh, and if you’re wondering why the video is dedicated to Don, here’s the story. There was a young boy at the home in which this repair took place who just LOVES mechanics. Unfortunately he was unable to be there the day the repair took place. He was very upset about this so we told his dad we’d make a video just for him.

Hope you all enjoyed it! Remember, with McAdams Plumbing, the Proof is in the Plumbing.

-MP

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Fun Fact of the Week: Water Pressure

This week McAdams Plumbing is going to discuss how water pressure can wreck havoc on your home. Got your attention? Good.

Dishwasher Flood Damage

Let’s talk numbers.

A waterline failure at 70 pounds of pressure can discharge around 650 gallons of water in an hour. That’s enough to fill an 8′ x 30″ pool! So what happens if you’re at work or out of town? That water just keeps flowing all through your home. We talked before about how destructive water can be. You can bet it will ruin floors, walls, possessions, and pretty much anything else available.

Washing Machine Waterlines

So what kind of fixtures in your home carry this kind of pressure? All of them. From your ice machine maker to your toilet supply, even your washing machine hose, they all carry the same pressure. The water in your home works in what’s called a “closed system,’ so all of your appliances and fixtures that have water running to them carry the same pressure.

So what can you do? Simply monitor your water lines. Look for signs of wear like cracks or minor leaks. If you see these make sure you replace the lines right away. For appliances like washing machines, the hoses are made from reinforced rubber, so it’s recommended that you replace them every 3-5 years due to wear.

It also never hurts to invest in a product like the WaterCop Automatic Water Shut-Off Valve. This device works remotely to shut off the incoming water supply to your home if water leaks are detected. MP is a big fan of this product so you can find information about it on our main website.

Hope you enjoyed today’s blog. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future topics please use the “Leave a Reply” space below. The Proof is in the Plumbing!

-MP

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