What To Know Before Hiring A Lethbridge Gas Fitter

November 16, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
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Lethbridge Gas fitting is a critical fitting that is also essential for all homes. It is a fitting that is a must for the requirements of fuel for our house and we just cannot live without it. In fact, the health and safety of members of your family is put to jeopardy if there is any fault in gas fitting.

Consult a Lethbridge Gas Fitter From The Start

If Lethbridge gas fitting develops a snag, or stops functioning properly, it is important to get a repair at the earliest. Now this is a job that requires a specialist as trying to do it on your own could mean flirting with danger.

This is where an experienced Lethbridge gas fitter comes into picture. Fixing a faulty gas line is by no means an easy job, trust an experienced gas fitter for any installation or repair, whether it is urgent or just a routine maintenance.

Working with inflammable gases like propane and phosgene requires using specialized fittings that have reverse threads. This is done to ensure that gas fittings are not used in plumbing works.

There are different types of fittings such as

  • cap
  • plug
  • coupling
  • 30 degree or 60 degree fittings
  • adapters
  • couplers
  • wyes and well caps

These fittings are made from many different materials such as

  • aluminum
  • copper
  • bronze
  • fiberglass
  • graphite
  • ceramic
  • PVC
  • fluorescing
  • glass
  • cast iron
  • rubber
  • polyethylene (PE)
  • polypropylene (PP)
  • carbon
  • stainless steel
  • alloy steel

The selection of material is often dependent upon the purpose and the place in the line of gas fitting. An experienced Lethbridge gas fitter knows which material to use at which place in the fitting line inside the home.

There are some more terms that only a Lethbridge gas fitter is capable of differentiating such as

  • bullhead fittings
  • bulkhead fittings
  • expansion joint and options for reducing size
  • insulated and lined fittings
  • side outlets
  • swivel feature
  • underground fittings and plated gas fittings etc.

This is only the tip of the iceberg and there are so many parts and fittings that it would take a book to read and understand about these fittings, their functions and features. Lethbridge gas fitting is a job best tackled by those who have studied and got training in it.

It is better to leave this highly specialized work to an experienced Lethbridge gas fitter and relax as you can rest assured that he will use only the best materials and fittings to ensure the safety of your family and also to prevent any mishap in future.

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The Benefits of a Low Flow Toilet in your Magrath Home

June 13, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
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When considering installing a new toilet in your Magrath home, there are a few things to contemplate. Firstly it is important that the toilet meets the recommended flushing limit. In the 1960′s, toilets were larger than the ones we use today and used around 32 litres of water every time someone flushed them. Today, low-flow toilets are pretty much standard. These basic, yet effective toilets are focused on conserving water and only use around 7.2 litres of water per flush making them the customary option on the market today.

One of the most obvious benefits of low-flow toilets is the fact that they conserve water. The average person flushes the toilet six times each day. Low-flow toilets use approximately 172 litres less water per day than other toilets. This creates massive water conservation. Using less water is also beneficial to Magrath consumers as it saves money. Due to the fact that low-flow toilets use a smaller amount of water than other toilets, their tanks don’t need to be as large. This makes the toilet smaller, and thus generally more attractive.

The environmental and economical benefits are a big plus; however it must be considered that toilets have been reduced in size and thus struggle to remove as much waste as older toilets.

If the benefits of a low-flow toilet outweigh the drawbacks to the consumer, then they are a perfectly worthwhile purchase. Almost all new toilets are low-flow varieties anyway. The money you spend to purchase the toilet can be regained in a few years by the amount of money you save using less water.

Another option for a suitable toilet is the dual flush design. This refers to the two buttons that are used to operate the toilet. Pressing one button will flush the toilet with about 3 litres of water and is generally referred to as a short flush. Pressing the other button will release about 6 to7 litres of water and is called a long flush.

Despite the use of the words “short” and “long,” the long flush of a dual flush toilet generally uses less than half of the water that is needed in a normal toilet, which by and large uses around 20 litres of water per flush. The dual flush can decrease the amount of water used by up to 60 percent when compared to a traditional flush toilet, and these savings are reflected in the water bill, making them a popular addition in money saving households and businesses.

While a dual flush toilet is more expensive than a traditional flush toilet, the savings gained from reduced water usage make it cost effective over the long term. What’s more, you will be playing your part in saving resources.

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If you’re looking for a plumbing, heating or cooling services in the  Magrath area then please give us a call at 403.327.9349 or complete our request service form.

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Lethbridge Plumber advice on New Toilets

April 11, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
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When the old toilet in your home starts to cause problems, it can be a very annoying thing! A toilet that’s constantly running, for instance, is using water constantly as well as draining water constantly. That’s not good for anyone. Other toilet failure symptoms include: fills very slowly; have to double flush all the time; have to hold the handle down; have to keep a plunger next to the toilet.

You always have options when your toilet isn’t working right.

1. You can fix it, which is to replace the part that is causing the grief. The trouble with fixing a troublesome toilet is that there is often another failure waiting to happen. And it usually happens a day or two after the plumber leaves!

2. You can rebuild it, which is to replace all of the seals, bolts, gaskets and moving parts in the toilet. This is certainly better than the ‘fix’ option, but it also has its drawbacks. A toilet that flushes poorly is not necessarily going to flush better after a rebuild. The mechanics of the flush won’t change. The cost of rebuilding a toilet is usually going to be 50% or more than the cost of just replacing it. Which brings us to option 3.

3. Replace it! This is almost always the best option. A new toilet with a warranty, better engineering and way less water consumption. With Dual Flush, and Low Flow design, its very hard to beat.

A good plumber can help with any of the above options. And a good plumber shouldn’t pressure you into choosing any particular option. At My Service Company, we provide options with information, never pressure. We’ll share our opinion with you, but the decision is always yours.

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Lethbridge Plumbing Repairs

March 4, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
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Fixing the broken plumbingplumbing leak Lethbridge Plumbing Repairs in someone’s home can be dirty work. Most homeowners won’t touch their own plumbing for that reason alone! But there are some really great rewards for a plumber for a job well done. There are a lot of plumbing companies out there that will get the work done. They may be reasonably priced too. They have good quality parts and tools and they know what they’re doing. Ironically, although all of those are true and very important to us, we rarely get a comment from a customer about any of those things. You want to know what people comment about when it comes to great plumbing service?

  • The person I talked to on the phone was fantastic! Very helpful, thorough and polite!
  • That technician was so friendly and caring. I will ask for him by name every time I need a repair done.
  • The plumber put a red carpet down by my sink and put all the tools and dirty parts on it. It had a rubber back too so when he was done he rolled it up and there was nothing to clean up. That’s good service!

We’ve learned that when people need service work done, they are more concerned with the service than the work. At My Service Company, service is what we do. Plumbing is dirty work. No doubt about that. But the reward of a delighted customer makes it worth it every time!

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Oldest Furnace Contest

January 27, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
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Is your furnace a furnace-suarus? My Service Company is looking for the oldest prehistoric furnace from the stone age in the Lethbridge area. When we find it, we’ll replace it with an energy efficient Maytag furnace, FREE!

This contest ends February 2

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Is YOUR furnace a furnace-saurus?

8, so enter your old beast as soon as possible. Even if you don’t win the free furnace, it’s still worth your while to enter. We’re giving every entrant a $200 gift certificate, as well as entering you in a draw for other fantastic prizes. You really can’t lose!

More details and an entry form found here.

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Blocked Vent Piping

Concentric 300x225 Blocked Vent PipingIf you have a high efficiency furnace or tankless water heater, chances are you have a vent pipe protruding from the side of your home that looks something like this. If so, be careful of the snow accumulation around this pipe. Not only does it discharge exhaust gases out of the furnace, but it also draws in outside air for combustion. If it get blocked by snow, it’s going to starve the appliance. You’re not likely to get harmed if this happens because these furnaces and water heaters have built in safety protection. You will, however, have an appliance that is not working! So, before calling your favourite plumbing and heating company, check to see that this thing isn’t blocked! You’ll save yourself some money!

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Self Test for Sump Pump

April 14, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
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Today, April 14, is an unusual day. A ton of snow fell, and it’s wet and heavy. You probably already know that if you picked up your shovel this morning. All of that snow is going to melt and run down under your house. So your sump pump is about to take a beating. Since it probably hasn’t run a lot until now, this may be the first really big test for it of the year. You need to make sure it’s working and ready. If not, you could flood your basement. Follow these quick and easy steps to make sure your pump is ready.

Take the lid off the sump barrel. It’s a black plastic lid, about 60cm (2 feet) in diameter. You might need a screw driver or pry bar to pull it out. They are usually located in the mechanical room of your basement, against an outside wall. If you don’t find one, your home might be old enough that it doesn’t have one. We can install them for you if you want one. Building codes require that one gets installed in every new home, but we find that older homes often don’t have one.
Fill the barrel with water. Use a garden hose if your washing machine is nearby, or else just grab a bucket and make a few trips from the nearest faucet. As the barrel fills, you should see a little float device start to rise. As it rises, you should hear the pump turn on and start to move water. If so, you’re halfway there.
Run outside to the where the water is exiting your home. Sometimes the pipe that’s shooting water out of your house is right beside the house. That’s no good because the water will just run right back down the side of your foundation and back into the sump barrel. Get a piece of drain pipe or something to get that water at least 5 feet away from your house. If you landscaping slopes toward your house, you need to go even further.

If your pump runs and the water is being properly discharged away from your home, you are good to go. If you need more advice or help, you can always feel free to call. 403-327-9349

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