ABT EcoWater TIPS

Bathtub Clog
Floor Drains
Frozen Pipes
Garbage Disposal Buildup
Kitchen Sink Stoppages
"Sweating" Pipes

Bathtub Clog
To clear a clogged bathtub drain, hold your hand or a rag over the waste and overflow plate, cup the plunger over the drain and plunge it vigorously several times. If this does not work, the drain may require professional cabling to open it.

Floor Drains
Check floor drains on a regular basis. Water in the trap can evaporate, permitting sewer gases to come into the house. Pour a pail of water into the drain periodically in order to make sure of a proper water seal. In doubt? Call ABT Plumbing.

Frozen Pipes
The problem with frozen plumbing pipes is not always the freezing, but too much force in the remedy. Thawing with a blowtorch can start a fire or cause water to flash into steamówhich might result in an explosion. It is far better to adopt the slower and more conservative procedure of melting ice by the use of a blow dryer or heat gun.

Garbage Disposal Buildup
Make a practice of letting cold water run for a few extra seconds, to carry all waste particles down and into the main line. This assists in preventing buildup in your pipes.

Kitchen Sink Clogs
Sink stoppages are often caused by liquid fats. Water cools as it goes to the main sewer and leaves fatty deposits along the way. Make a habit of pouring excess grease into a tin can and throw it out with the garbage to avoid stoppages.

"Sweating" Pipes
ìSweatingî pipes and plumbing fixtures in summer time or during seasonal changes are often not a sign of faulty plumbing. Condensation of water vapor in the air, forms beads of moisture in warm weather on exposed pipes and fixtures containing cold water. However, when a toilet tank continues to ìsweatî for hours after it has been used, it is a sign that cold water is continuing to flow through the toilet. This could be due to an improper adjustment of the tank valve or a leak.


Water Conservation Tips For Consumers
•	Use only as much water on your lawn as you need to. Step on your grass. If it springs back when you lift your foot, it doesnít need water. Saves 750 to 1,500 gallons a month.
•	Don't water the sidewalks, driveway or gutter. Adjust your sprinklers so that water lands on your lawn or garden where it belongs--and only there. Saves 500 gallons per month.