Clearing Kitchen Drains.

So, you think you're Joe the Plumber.  Were you that guy giving out your political opinions a few years ago?  I see, well maybe you need to be realistic when you try to fix common plumbing problems around your home.  Just in case you are that rare DIY guy who rolls up his sleeves and fixes things like clogged kitchen drains, here are some tips.

You could try some of these –

1.  Pour a pot of boiling water down the sink.

2.  Run the disposal to see if that clears the clog.

3.  You might pour a half-cup of salt into the drain.

4.  Have you tried vinegar and baking soda?

5.  Of course, there is always that good-old plunger and plenty of elbow grease.

Then there is a Staats Plumbing professional such as Brent.  He or one of his reliable crew will come out to your home or office and clear those drains once and for all.  Best of all, it is economical, environmentally safe, and guaranteed!  The next time you have clogged drains in your kitchen call Brent at Staats Plumbing.  That’s (740) 625-5284.    

Repair or Replace…That is NOT the Question.

Let’s make something clear immediately.  If a gas line is faulty it needs to be replaced NOT repaired!  The cost of said will be determined by the cost of labor and materials.  There’s a lot in common in the piping for a plumbing system and the piping that carries natural gas.  That is why you hire a plumber to do the replacement.

Here is the bottom line… The majority of natural gas piping is made from copper because of its corrosion resistance and light weight. Plumbers use plastic pipes for some specific uses, such as flexible piping for small areas and narrow gas lines. A well-trained plumber knows that it’s vital to make sure gas piping gets the same attention as other types of piping.  You can’t afford a leak!

So, the solution is simple.  Pick up your phone and call plumbing and gas piping replacement expert Brent Staats.  Staats Plumbing has been replacing Columbus Ohio area gas pipes for many years and you can take comfort in knowing that the job will be done safely, promptly, and efficiently.  Call Brent at (740) 625-5284.  

What is a Backflow Preventer?

It sounds like something every Columbus area homeowner or landlord should get to know.  A backflow preventer is a device that’s installed on your home’s water pipes and allows water to flow in one direction but never in the opposite direction.  That sounds good.  It’s just like driving a car, you don’t want to be going in the wrong direction!

IF drinking water flows in the wrong direction it will become polluted.  So, how does backflow happen in the first place?  I can happen if there is a break in the main water line.  It even could happen if a fire hydrant has been opened.  And that my friends, is where a backflow prevention system comes in handy.

A backflow prevention system is a series of devices installed onto a pipe that allows the water to flow ONLY in one direction.  To have the system installed quickly, perfectly, and guaranteed you call on the backflow professionals in the Columbus Ohio area.  That’s Staats Plumbing.  Just call Brent and the job is as good as done.  That number is (740) 625-5284.    

Backflow…Discuss.

These days you can know as much as you care to about a subject by “googling” it.  So, google the word backflow and look at the explanation on the Wikipedia page.  It simply says…backflow is a term in plumbing for an unwanted flow of water in the reverse direction.  That could be enough information for some, but if you wish, read on.

It can be a serious health risk for the contamination of potable water supplies with foul water.  Backflow occurs for one of two reasons, either back pressure or back siphonage. 

What is this back siphonage thing?  It is defined as the result of supply pressure being lowered below that of the system.

Knowing what backflow is helps some.  Knowing how to deal with it or better yet, prevent it is much more important!  Brent Staats knows backflow like he knows his ABC’s.  He is one of the Columbus Ohio areas experts in backflow testing.  Do not let backflow on your property disrupt your life.  Call Brent at Staats Plumbing (740) 625-5284.

That Good Ole’ Reliable Toilet.

You use at least one every day.  We definitely take that hard-working toilet for granted.  Just like other major appliances in your home, your toilet will probably need to be replaced after years of use.  How do you know when it’s time to call a plumber to install a new toilet?  Many of us fancy ourselves as being able to replace certain parts, but we are talking full-out replacement.

Here are some signs that replacement NOT repair is the answer –

1.  Cracks and fissures in the tank

2.  Age.  Is it more than 20 years old?

3.  It wobbles when you sit on it

4.  It has needed frequent repairs in the last few years

Maybe it’s time for a newer more modern toilet.  They have evolved a great deal over the years.  The answer is to call Columbus Ohio toilet repair and replacement plumbing professional Brent Staats.  Brent is the owner of Staats Plumbing.  He will troubleshoot your toilet(s) and recommend repair or replacement.  Call Brent today at (740) 625-5284.

Into each Life a Little Rain Must Fall.

These are words that carry literary weight and in the spring in the Columbus Ohio area they are literally true.  In March and April, we can expect just over 6 inches of rain in an average year.  We just came out of our traditionally driest month of the year…February.  The bottom line…it’s sump pump season!

The pure truth is that when a sump pump fails, flooding will occur.  Are you ready to discover just how much flooding is TOO much?  Here’s a suggestion.  Why not have a battery or water back-up sump pump installed?  This will minimize the bigger problems when and if your current sump pump fails.

Of course, there is still the issue of the sump pump itself.  Is it still in good working order?  That is why you call us…the Columbus Ohio area’s sump pump experts.  We are Staats Plumbing serving all of this area’s plumbing needs for many years.  Whenever you have a plumbing emergency or just general maintenance give us a call at (740) 625-5284.

Who is Testing for Backflow?

In the State of Ohio there is backflow testing for certification AND recertification.  The backflow tester certification is a 24-hour class while the recertification is an 8 hour class.  Those are the requirements of Ohio Industrial Compliance Division at the Ohio Department of Commerce.  There is NO getting around that!

Here are some of the logistics.  Prior to registering for an initial “Backflow Tester” certification class, the student must first submit a backflow tester application to the Ohio Department of Commerce.  The State will then review their qualifications and send an approval notification.  That letter must be presented with payment on the first day of class.

Forgetting how skilled one must be in the first place to test for backflow, please take into consideration that this is a nasty job which not many people in Ohio are authorized to do.  Brent Staats of Staats Plumbing is one who is.  He is a Columbus area backflow testing expert with all of the necessary certification.  Give him a call at (740) 625-5284.