American Leak Detection
Pittsburgh based company that specializes in finding water line leaks, sewer line leaks and location of sewer odor discharges.
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Pittsburgh based company that specializes in finding water line leaks, sewer line leaks and location of sewer odor discharges.
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These are plumbing fixture valves angled at 90 degrees with a football shaped knob. Used as shut off valves to plumbing fixtures in home.
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This refers to sewage backing up into pipe and potentially house. Could also refer to water flowing back into main water supply line due to change in pressure in pipe.
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Special pipe fitting that has a one way gate that lifts and shuts off pipe to prevent back flow.
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Most effective for shutting off water immediatley. Ball valves are designed to be open or closed within a 1/4 turn of the handle. Commonly used as main shut off valves …
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Valve made for water lines to ensure water velocity opens valve so water only flows in one direction.
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Water Companies main shut off to homeowners property. Typically marked in blue and found near connection to main water line.
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Method of using a direct electric current (DC) to drive an otherwise non-spontaneous chemical reaction. Refers to water lines corroding due to contact with dissimilar metals or having a reaction …
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This is a decorative piece of metal located at the bottom of a sink faucet handle to cover hole and stem of faucet handle.
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tank found near water heater that is designed to contain excess pressure from changes in thermal expansion
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Fitting refers piece of pipe or a valve that needs to be connected to existing plumbing system.
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refers to 2×4’s that make up area where concrete is to be poured.
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Consists of round knob used to shut internal gate to stop flow of water. Commonly known as a hose bib.
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Stands for Gallons Per Minute. This measurement value is used in plumbing especially in reference to flow from water lines and meters.
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Process of trenchless water line repair. Impact mole is run through ground creating a hole. New line is attached to mole, pulled back through newly created hole and attached for …
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Refers to a company that will locate a hard to find water line leak with special equipment and procedures.
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Nut located on either side of water shut off valve.
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Controls water pressure to plumbing fixtures in home. Is typically found close to water meter.
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Plates pressed into earth to prevent collapse of excavation work.
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Refers to any valve that stops flow of gas and water.
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Pipe fitting that is used to connect vertical pipe to sewer system. Verticle pipe may be a cleanout, fresh air vent or connecting pipe to stack or branch line. Could …
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A main pipeline where sewage or water branches off to homeowners plumbing system
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Loud banging noise from pipes when turned on or off. This is due to pressure change when water in motion is immediately stopped or a sudden directional change.
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Pipeline where all water is carried from main water line to homeowners system.