There nothing like having a busted faucet, pipe, or major water leak in your home. However, it’s another problem altogether if the problem occurs late at night or early in the morning. If you are reading this and you need help with a plumbing problem now, call Blue Planet Drains […]
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Plumbing Urban Legends – Part 2
Over the years we’ve heard plenty of “interesting” plumbing advice. Let’s continue our common urban legend list of fanciful plumbing ideas from last month. 3rd Myth: Bathroom faucets and fixtures can be washed with soap and water to make them look clean. Truth: Though soap and water work great on […]
Plumbing Urban Legends – Part 1
There are many myths out there in the world. In baseball, the tie does not go to the runner. That’s a myth that’s commonly held by most people. Similarly, there are several common plumbing myths that need to be debunked to keep you from spending money unnecessarily on plumbing issues. […]
El Nino and Your Plumbing
On December 1, all of the mayors of San Diego County requested that the Governor declare a state of emergency in expectation of El Nino storms. In fact, many areas that present flood problems have been worked on to minimize problems the storms will produce. In short: El Nino is […]
Flash Floods and Plumbing
The threat of flash flooding grows everyday as we move deeper into El Nino season. Flash floods can strike at any time. The day could be nice and sunny, but with one good thunderstorm, the next thing you know creek beds are overflowing and there is high water all around. […]
Why Schedule a Video Pipeline Inspection Annually
“Out of sight, out of mind.” The saying can be applied to many things, but let’s apply it to plumbing. The workings of a plumbing system are design to be out of every day sight. However, unless you want to have problems, it is best to remember your plumbing system. […]
10 Ways to Avoid a Plumbing Crisis
Here are ten things you should remember to save yourself from a plumbing crisis: Learn where to shut off the water – You can stop the main water supply to your home from the meter. There are separate valves to turn it off and on, so learn where they are […]
Protect Your Plumbing From Your Pets
Many pet owners understand that their plumbing can present bad health effects for their pets, but did you know that your pet may negatively impact your plumbing? Here’s a few ways it can happen and what you can do to avoid calling a plumber out: Be Watchful of Diggers! If […]
Gas Line Re-piping
Do You Need Gas Line Re-piping? The installation of natural or propane gas systems ensures timely and adequate supply of gas to appliances using the fuel source. Some of these appliances include outdoor grills, water heaters, dryers and fireplaces. Whichever it is, there is always the need to ensure that […]
Why Choose a Local Plumber
At Blue Planet Drain & Plumbing, we proudly advertise that we are a local plumber to San Diego county community. Well it donned on us that people may wonder why. What could possibly be the difference better a local plumber and a statewide or national plumber? Quite a bit. Let’s […]
Why Are My Pipes Rattling?
One local plumber issue that we come across occasion is rattling or loudly vibrating plumbing. In the plumbing trade, this is known as “water hammer” due to the sounds made by the pipes. The technical term is hydraulic shock. As the technical name expresses, the hydraulics (water) in a plumbing […]
Why Did My Slab Leak Happen?
Common Causes of Slab Leaks in San Diego County We have performed a variety of slab leak repair jobs and several of our customers have asked us several questions about them. When a leak detection affirms the worst, most want to know how their slab leak happened. A slab leak […]
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