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What is Hydro Jetting?

Hydro jetting is an effective method of cleaning drains and main sewer lines. A hydro jetting machine has a water storage tank and hose attachments that will blast water into the drain lines from approximately 1500 PSI for kitchen jetters and 4000 PSI for main sewer line jetters. A professional plumbing contractor will use specialty

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Residential Drainage Systems 101

San Diego has near perfect weather, but we do get winter storms and with them comes heavy rains. These rains can wreak havoc on the roads and also cause flooding across the county, including in many residential yards. Homeowners living in low floodplains can experience flooding in their yards, but it can also flood their

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Unclogging a Coffee-Clogged Sink: Step-by-Step Guide

Accidentally dumped your coffee grounds in the sink? Coffee grounds can clog your sink, but don’t worry — we’re here to help! In this article, you will learn how to dissolve coffee grounds in the drain and other effective tips for unclogging a sink. Organic food items can be broken down and passed through garbage

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How to Prevent Clogged Drains

No one usually thinks about drains until they are clogged. Learn how to prevent clogged drains here. How to Prevent Clogged Drains At best, a clogged drain will run slow giving homeowners time to repair the drain without major inconveniences. At worst, drains can overflow causing water damage, costly repairs, and frustration for residents. While

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Drain Blockage Causes

Drains become clogged through normal use, abuse to the line, exterior elements, accidental causes, and neglect. Homeowners can take precautions to help eliminate constant backups, but it helps to understand what the main drain blockages causes are and how to prevent clogged drains. Kitchen Drain Blockages Causes The most common causes of kitchen drains backing

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What is a Grease Trap?

Grease traps, or grease interceptors, are plumbing systems designed to prevent fats, oils and grease buildup, as well as other solids from entering the cities public sewer system where they could accumulate over time eventually causing major city drain blockages. Who Has a Grease Trap? All businesses, typically restaurants and coffee shops, that have a

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What is Residential Plumbing

What is Residential Plumbing Residential plumbing covers a wide variety of plumbing related services for the home. From drains, water lines, and water heaters, to gas, slab leaks, sinks, and toilets, many different systems make up a house’s plumbing. Finding an experienced residential plumber is vital to keeping your home’s plumbing system running as intended.

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