KJD Plumbing

02/01/2022

08/02/2018

A variety of terms is used to describe the branching system of underground sanitary sewer pipes common in most US cities today. This configuration may be referred to as a building lateral, house lateral, HCS (house connection sewer), or sewer lateral system.

07/31/2018

To prevent excessive watering of your lawn, you could purchase a spring-loaded timer, which attaches directly to your outside faucet. This will prevent overwatering in case you forget to shut off the sprinkler.

07/26/2018

Industry experts believe that between 1978 until 1995 polybutylene piping was installed in at least 6 million homes and perhaps as many as 10 million homes. It’s estimated that most likely the piping was installed in one in every four or five homes built during those years.

07/24/2018

A dual-flush toilet has one flush for liquid waste and another for solid waste. The idea is to save on water as much as possible. By reducing the water usage in your home due to toilets by as much as 67 percent, dual-flush toilets will save money and conserve water at the same time.

07/19/2018

If you have decided to upgrade your polybutylene pipes, you will also require the services of drywall installers and painters. It is a good idea to repair damaged drywall and paint jobs in your home at the same time to save time and money.

07/17/2018

Save time and money on plumbing remodeling projects by having your plans reviewed by a plumbing contractor before starting. We can point out potential trouble spots so that adjustments can be made before beginning the actual work.

07/12/2018

Imagine a broken pipe that floods the basement, followed by another failure underground that requires trenching to access and then a pipe leak inside one of the walls of your home. Those are the types of issues polybutylene pipes can cause. If your home’s plumbing system was installed between 1978 and 1995 and you don’t know what type of piping was used, an inspection by a plumbing expert is a necessity.

07/10/2018

It’s important to remember that everything you put down the drain has the potential to cause issues in your pipes. This is especially true of cooking grease as it can harden as it cools, potentially sticking to the inside of your pipes.

07/05/2018

Plumbing has moved into the 21st century with new materials and ways of providing safe, reliable and ecofriendly water and sewer service. If you have a challenging plumbing setup and haven't sourced solutions in the last few years, now's the time to ask for help in addressing issues like water conservation and energy efficiency.