THE CAUSES OF BACKFLOW
Backflow is when the direction of water or sewage is reversed in a home or city plumbing system.
As a result, mild to severe contamination can occur through either siphonage or back-pressure. Siphonage is when the water direction reverses due to a reduction of water pressure.
The most common cause of this is a water main break. Back-pressure occurs when the downstream pressure is higher than the supply chain pressure.
One of the most common causes is equipment malfunctions, such as defective pump systems. Without proper testing or prevention, backflow can cause...
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Eager Tampa Home Buyers Often Overlook Plumbing Inspections
In today's crazy Tampa real estate market, home buyers are too often overlooking the plumbing inspection. Plumbing is essential in making a home a home. Without plumbing life would be really inconvenient. The plumbing is the central nervous system in a home and not hiring a professional Tampa plumber like Cass Plumbing to inspect the plumbing before making the purchase could end up being a huge mistake that ends up costing tens of thousands of dollars.
The Cost to Replace Plumbing in an Older House
For many Tampa house hunters, the appeal and charm of owning an older Tampa home nestled...
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Avoiding Hair Clogs in Your Drain
There are not many worse things than standing in ankle-deep, dirty shower water thanks to a hair clog in your shower drain. No matter what you do, you just can’t keep the hair from clumping together and causing your drains to slow to a painful crawl. Before you grab a razor and begin taking drastic measures, there are plenty of steps you can take to prevent against hair clogs in your drains and eliminate them effectively when they do occur. Find out what you can do to fight against hair clogs in your drains by reading the blog below!
HAIR CLOG PREVENTION FOR YOUR DRAINS
The best way to sto...
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How to Fix Your Running Toilet
You have a running toilet for one of two reasons: Either water is leaking from the tank into the bowl, or the fill tube is refilling too much water into the tank, activating its overflow tube. You should be able to stop either problem quickly by adjusting the flapper, float, or tubes.
Often, running toilets are an easier to fix than homeowners think. In fact, you may be able to stop your toilet from running right now, without leaving your home for supplies or getting your hands dirty. If your toilet keeps running… and running, try making each of the following simple adjustments. The adv...
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Why Water Leaks Through the Ceiling After a Shower
After someone in your home takes a shower, does water sometimes leak downstairs? Do you notice wet spots or water stains on the ceiling directly below the bathroom? You may have a ceiling leak from the upstairs bathroom. This type of plumbing leak is common.
How much damage can a small shower leak cause? Plenty. Water will ruin the drywall and could lead to wood rot and costly structural damage. Mold may grow and put your family at risk of respiratory illnesses or skin irritation. To make matters even worse, you may see a spike in your water bill. If you want to keep your home safe, you...
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Top 9 Causes of Copper Corrosion in Plumbing
Corrosion in our plumbing costs businesses & homeowners in the Tampa Bay region tens of millions of dollars every year in plumbing repair, repiping, flood cleanup and water damage restoration.
Copper corrosion in your plumbing systems is a common phenomenon, which can have many causes.
Besides actual piping failure, the telltale blue stains the oxidized copper leaves on sinks, tubs, and fixtures can identify copper corrosion.
Often laundry and even blonde hair can be tinted blue. Copper can be toxic, and water-containing levels over 1.0 mg/L should not be used for drinking.
If ...
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the 4th of July
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At Cass Plumbing, we are extremely patriotic of our Country & deeply appreciative of our ancestors that have come before us and the customers that we serve. We at Cass Plumbing, are the proud descendants of Brigadier General Lewis Cass. He was the 22nd United States Secretary of State, the President Pro Tempore of the U.S. Senate, a United States Senator from Michigan, the United States Ambassador to France, the 14th United States Secretary of War and the 2nd Governor of the Mi...
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The Historical Evolution of Faucets
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Leonardo da Vinci said, “Water is the driver of Nature.” It’s certainly been the driver of invention, and our well-pumping ancestors wouldn’t believe the clean water technology we have available to us today. No doubt they’d be impressed by the filtration techniques, fancy chrome design, electronic Faucets, touch Faucets and even ionizing powers of our plumbing fixtures today.
Check out this timeline showcasing the evolution of plumbing faucets, and perhaps you’ll gain a bit more gratitude for th...
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Top 10 Dirtiest Things Hiding in Your Kitchen
With the onset of Covid 19 people throughout the Tampa Bay region have been concerned. We at Cass Plumbing have been following all of the CDC guid lines and have been practicing social distancing. Because so much attention has been placed on Covid 19 safety protocols many common things, like the kitchen, get ignored. In this blog, we want to draw attention to the top 10 dirtiest things hiding in your kitchen.
Most people think the bathroom is the dirtiest place in the home. Yet, no matter how clean you think your kitchen is, you just might be surprised by some of the dirtiest things tha...
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4 Tankless Water Heater Myths
Tankless water heaters are an efficient, affordable solution
What is your biggest water heating concern? Running out of hot water? Rising Tampa utility costs? Environmental sustainability?
A good Tampa plumber, like Cass Plumbing, can address these concerns by helping you select a high-efficiency tankless system. Tankless technology is becoming increasingly popular in the Tampa region because of the versatility, convenience, and efficiency. Tankless water heaters offer reduced energy costs, a long service life, and high volumes of hot water.
There are still some common myths thr...
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