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Testing for DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) contamination in diesel fuel is an essential process to prevent potential engine damage. Here are the steps to test for DEF in ...
Preparing for Winter, Sprinkler System Maintenance In freezing weather, dry and pre-action fire sprinkler systems have a major Achilles heel if improperly maintained—the auxiliary drains. Auxiliary drains, also referred to as low point drains or drum drips, are required on dry or pre-action fire sprinkler systems to collect condensation that forms in the pipes. When improperly maintained, ...
We winterize our plumbing, sprinkler systems, cars, and even our lawns because we know a little effort in the fall can prevent big problems over the winter, and potentially some very unwelcome surprises once spring comes again. Large equipment like hydroseeders are no different, and likely even more important since they’re such a large investment. Hydroseeders need to be properly ...
Like us, you probably use large volumes of liquids in your operations, and those commonly come in 55-gallon drums or other large volume containers. But often we do not anticipate these containers leaking or chemicals spilling, but we should. Proper drum spill containment can come in many ...
Flexible pipe plugs are used in maintenance of drains and sewers. Plugs with large diameters cannot be used in certain pipe shapes, particularly those with small diameters. Therefore, for these circumstances flexible pipe plugs are of necessity. Furthermore, in various cases such as construction, maintenance and repair, the ...
Balloon plugs (or inflatable pipe plugs) expand to temporarily isolate pipes during a repair or in the case of a leak or a crack. Our regular inflatable pipe plug has different names in various countries depending on their usage. Some of the names are plug stopper, inflatable stopper, sewer stopper, sewer cushion, pipe balloon, pneumatic pipe balloon, pipe bladder, bag sewer cushion, flow ...
A dry trap occurs when a sink, floor drain, or toilet is not used for some time, the water trap in the drain line dries out and the sewer gas then backs up into the room. ...
With 40 years’ experience as a company, our engineers and sales staff have encountered a wide range of issues on sites. Here are ten of the most common mistakes that can occur as a result of poorly-specified or badly-installed heat exchanger systems – and how you can avoid ...
Bathrooms – Around toilets, sinks, showers, walls that enclosed piping that may cause condensation. Windows – Poorly draining sills, leaking frames, plugged condensate weep holes. Top Floor Ceilings – Roof leaks, overhead pipe condensate, roof drains. ...
Mold can propagate in condensate points in the ductwork. Mold can also grow in dirty, plugged drain pans. Filters can become blocked and reduce air flow further increasing the potential for stagnant air, mold growth, and accumulation of dust and debris. ...
Plugged or backed up drains can also push sewer odors back into the air. ...
When refueling, you can rotate the vent cap on the upper part of the base to refuel. When draining oil, screw the oil drain plug on the lower part of the base to release the oil. ...
Don't let a leaky pond wash your money down the drain. Consider using PondPro to plug up cracks and holes and get your pond or fountain back into working shape. ...
Keep supplies such as rubber mats, drain plugs or temporary berms in the fueling area so storm drains can be blocked immediately if faced with a spill. ...
In one example, a district team suggested that most of the plant's floor drains be plugged to prevent hazardous substances such as oil, battery acid, and cleaning solvents from reaching the drainage sump. ...
” A dry trap occurs when a sink, floor drain, or toilet is not used for sometime and the water trap in the drain line dries out and the sewer gas can then back up into the room. Another common source of sewer gas is a broken drain line that allow sewer gas into a crawl space, basement or mechanical area, that then seeps into the office, ...
These soil types wreak havoc on construction sites plugging up drain pipe, sewers and wearing out pumps. Municipalities plagued with the problem of cleaning out storm and sanitary sewers plugged with sediment from new construction sites have levied heavy fines on the contractor at fault, making geotextiles an attractive preventative ...
Also since the beds had been in use since 1957, it was felt the under drains were plugged. Add a large sludge holding tank and send the sludge out by truck. ...
The key elements include the following: The post implemented a P2 program that includes: prohibiting certain practices, training, inspections, banning detergents, installing silver recovery units, plugging floor drains, and cleaning sewer lines and traps. In addition, a voluntary wastewater pretreatment program and regulation that includes user limits and ...