Common Plumbing Terms

Common Plumbing Terms Our helpful plumbing glossary will help you understand common plumbing terms. These common plumbing terms identify plumbing processes, parts and systems. ABS: ABS is the acronym for Acrylonitrile Butadien Styrine material. A black, rigid type of plastic piping used for removing wastewater. It’s also used for drain lines and vents. Access Panel: Plumbing or electrical systems may be reached through an access panel in a wall or ceiling next to a fixture. Adaptor: An adaptor is a feature that allows pipes of different sizes or materials to fit together. Aerator: An aerator is found near the tip of a faucet; it allows air to mix with water to ensure that the running water doesn’t splash. Angle Stop: An angle stop is a shutoff valve which is located between the supply line and the faucet or toilet. It should be turned off during a plumbing emergency. It’s perpendicular to the outlet, by the fixture. Backflow: Backflow is the flowing of liquid in the direction other than the one intended. Backflow Preventer: A device that prevents backflow. Ballcock: A ballcock is a device which controls the flow of water from the supply line to the toilet. Located in the […]

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Complete Home Re-Piping

Residential Home Re-Piping • Commercial Re-Piping Low Water Pressure • Tap Water Tastes Bitter • Strange Water Color • Pipe Problems When is it necessary to have a complete home re-piping? Complete home re-piping is needed if there are constant leaks through your plumbing system. Old galvanized steel pipes are a major culprit in pipe leaks. The weak seals create multiple breaks causing leaks. Over time these pipe leaks will cause considerable water damage. Complete home re-piping may be needed for gas piping or water and drain lines. Gas piping lines can leak gas. This creates an immediate danger to your family and visitors. Are you sinks and drains constantly clogged or backed up? Sewer lines and septic lines need to be clear to move raw sewage. If sewer lines and septic lines are clogged raw sewage can back up into your home. Complete home re-piping replaces damaged gas piping lines, water lines and drian lines. Beacon Plumbing provides complete home re-piping. Complete residential home re-piping covers bathroom plumbing and kitchen plumbing. We are able to install or repair water service from meter to house and enlarge pipe diameters for flow. Contact us for your complete home re-piping service. Gas

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Plumbing & Drain Video

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Heating Contractor/Misc Page

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Garbage Disposals

Garbage Disposals • Garbage Disposal Repair and New Installation Garbage disposals chop up unwanted foods. But garbage disposals weren’t meant to chop up everything. Garbage disposals can become damaged by misuse and poor maintenance. If you’ve moved into an older home check the garbage disposal. Over time the motor can wear down. And garbage disposal blades get damaged by putting metal objects inside. When your garbage disposal doesn’t work food wastes will set off unpleasant odors. And water will back up in your drain. Built up grease and oils harden and stay inside your garbage disposal. Eventually they’ll make their way into your drain and P-Trap. Contact Beacon Plumbing for our garbage disposals service. Garbage Disposal Repair and Installation 24 Hour Emergency Service Garbage Disposal Inspections Drain Cleaning and Repair Residential and Commercial Garbage Disposals Garbage Disposal Tip Call Beacon today for to unjam your garbage disposal & press the reset button yourself today. • Saves You $$$ • Ask about our Septic Disposal Systems – Going Green! Our plumbing contractors are licensed, bonded and insured. When you have plumbing and heating problems, stop freakin and call Beacon Plumbing. Contact your Plumbing and Heating Experts

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Gas Piping

Gas Piping • Gas Heat • Gas Appliances • Propane Pipe Install & Repair homes and businesses use gas or propane as an efficient and affordable energy-source. For this, they need to get gas piping installed on their property. It is important to have the gas piping maintained in excellent condition at all times. Beacon Plumbing offers comprehensive services to help you enjoy stress-free use of gas piping on your residential or commercial property. The wide range of gas piping services offered by us includes: Gas piping inspections Gas piping design and maintenance Gas and propane pipe installation Gas pipe repair Call us today to meet any gas piping need you may have! Gas Pipe Repair • 24/7 Emergency Service If your gas piping isn’t secure, serious problems can happen. Unsecured propane or gas piping pipe can leak and it must be fixed immediately with gas pipe repair. If you suspect problems with your gas piping, give our gas pipe repair specialists a call. Our gas pipe repair experts can perform gas tests to check for gas leaks. If we find that the propane or gas piping is not safe and secure, we will carry out the necessary

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Water Service Lines

Repair Water Lines • Residential & Commerical Water Service Lines Water service lines provide your home with clean water. Water service lines are connected by your water company. You’re expected to keep them repaired and maintained. Old water service lines have potential plumbing problems. Old water service lines can be made of lead and should be replaced if they need repaired. Lead is a dangerous chemical harmful to your health. And galvanized steel water service lines leak over time. They can become damaged due to poor maintenance, pipe design and age. Signs of damage include leaks, pooling water under sinks and mold. Repairing your water service lines now is better than further plumbing problems. Pressure reducing valves are available where city water pressure exceeds 80 PSI . Let Beacon Plumbing repair your water service lines. Trenchless water lines can be installed to save landscaping or asphalt repairs. We can bore a water line under ground. Check valves can be installed to meet city codes and restrictions. 24 Hour Emergency Repair Commercial and Residential Water Service Lines Repair and Replacement Water Service Line Inspection Re-Piping Trenchless Technology Check Valves Larger diameter pipes will increase volume/more flow. Beacon Plumbing, Heating &

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Trenchless Technology

Trenchless Pipe Technology • Trenchless Sewer & Water Repair Trenchless Technology is a Going Green Sensation Beacon Plumbing, Mechanical & Heating is a Trenchless Technology expert. We are able to provide Trenchless Technology for water, sewer, & storm. Our goal is to provide good dependable local service. We are a full service trenchless technology company and with that we offer a wide range of experience. Our Trenchless Technlogy team can help both residential and commercial customers with water line replacement and sewer line replacement. Our Trenchless Technology is a good alternative to trenching and excavation. Our company leaves the landscape just as it was when we found it. When you need your underground plumbing repaired, you don’t want your property destroyed. And noise is always a concern to you and your neighbors. Trenchless technology is the less invasive alternative to the open and cut system. The open and cut system has more impact on your property. Poor soil can make a dig too risky. Gas and utility lines could be damaged. Trenchless Sewer Line Repair If your property has damaged pipe then we will fix it and not tear up your yard. Our Trenchless sewer repair service allows residential

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Air Conditioners

Air Conditioners • Residential Air Conditioners • Commercial Air Conditioners Summers in the Pacific Northwest can become hot and humid. Nighttime temperatures inside your home can reach 80 degrees or more. You need your air conditioner to work consistently and properly. Air conditioners break down for a number of reasons. Air conditioners improperly installed will develop air duct leaks and low airflow. Your air conditioner loses its cooling power in hot weather. A lack of maintenance will cause your air conditioner to malfunction. Refrigerant charges and compressors are some of the parts needing regular maintenance. Regular maintenance increases the lifespan and production of your air conditioner. Energy Efficiency Options • Ask any Tech About Energy Efficient Rebates Keep your home or business cool with our air conditioner service. Residential Air Conditioner Service Commercial Air Conditioner Service Repair and Installation On-Site Inspections 24 Hour Emergency Service Heat Pumps Service Agreements Available Upon Request Residential HVAC Contractor • Commercial HVAC Design, Installation & Repair Beacon Plumbing, Heating and Mechanical is a residential and commercial HVAC contractor. We make heating and air conditioning affordable for Puget Sound area homeowners and business owners. We are heating and cooling experts. We are able

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Boilers

Boiler • Electric Boilers • Gas Boilers • New Boilers, Service & Repair Your boilers should have a minimum AFUE of 80%. This measures your boilers’ energy efficiency. Did you know most old boilers have an AFUE of 55-65%? If your old boilers have an AFUE of less than 80%, you have two problems. You’re wasting energy and your hard earned money. At Beacon Plumbing we offer boiler repair and installation. Your boilers will be energy efficient and cost less to operate. Our heating and plumbing experts can repair or install all types of boilers. • Electric Boilers • Gas Boilers • Commercial Steam Broilers • Large Pulse Boilers • Boiler Inspections • HVAC Boilers Licensed electrical techs on staff for all low voltage connections. • Circ Pumps – New & Rebuilt • Expansion Tanks & Storage Tanks • Zone Valves & Controls Beacon Plumbing, Heating & Mechanical is licensed, bonded and insured. When you have plumbing and heating problems, Stop Freakin… Call Beacon! Contact Seattle’s Best Plumber! Same Day Service • 24/7 Emergency Boiler Service Repair Service We Take Care of Each of Our Customers ! Beacon Plumbing is Washington’s Top Plumbing Brand

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