Dorris Plumbing & Mechanical

We’ve heard that silly Super Bowl myth about the overflow in sewage systems by everyone flushing their toilets at the same time during commercial breaks. Don’t buy into the stories, they’re not true. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t make sure your toilets are working for halftime or any time.

The house lateral system was conceived in the 1850s, but it describes the most common sewer system structure used today. The term can be misleading, because it refers to the sewer pipe that connects every commercial building and house to the sewer mainline buried under the street.

As a water safety precaution, what do many experts recommend you teach your family about your home's water supply? That would be how to turn off the main shutoff valve in the event of an emergency.

Did you know that the newest PEX piping models feature the tightest bend radius available? This can be a really benefit when it comes to commercial plumbing installations, as the install process tends to go much more quickly with fewer fittings.

When you upgrade your commercial plumbing fixtures, you can really end up saving money in the long run. New technology can actually save you a great deal of money every month by minimizing water waste, enabling you to make up the amount of your initial investment in a short period.

Know where to look for your leak! Remember: the most common places that leaks appear are the bathroom, kitchen, basement, crawlspaces, and beneath the foundation.

Did you know that your main sewer line can become clogged from the debris household drains wash into it and also by tree roots from the surrounding soil that penetrate pipe joints? It’s recommended that you have your drains regularly inspected.

Cast iron plumbing pipes are much heavier than any other pipes and thus are used in specific applications in a commercial plumbing system. Normally, these pipes are used for water distribution systems or underground installation as the main pipe on drainage or sewer systems.

Plumbing contractors may specialize in one of three sectors. These sectors are commercial, industrial, and residential. Plumbing contractors might also work in multiple sectors.

LEED credits for water efficiency are garnered from three areas: Credit 1 is for water efficient landscaping, Credit 2 covers innovation in wastewater technology and application, and Credit 3 addresses water use reduction.