How To Size A Well Pump Pressure Tank

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What is a well pump pressure tank? A well pump pressure tank maintains the water pressure in the household and more importantly, protects the life of the well water pump. Every time a faucet gets turned on, a toilet flushes or someone runs a bath, water is demanded from your well. The pressure tank holds a quantity of water to draw upon to meet these needs before asking the well pump to kick on. This extends the time between the pump turning on and turning off. If that on/off cycle is fast, every time you open a faucet the pump…

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How to Know if You Need Submersible Well Pump Repair

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  NO WATER PRESSURE? SUBMERSIBLE WELL PUMP TROUBLESHOOTING There are a number of advantages that come with having your own water well in your Maryland home.  You don’t have to rely on the municipal water supply. It can lower the costs of having clean, fresh water at your home and have more control over how much water you use. Having a submersible well pump also means you need to keep up with general maintenance of your well pump system, including routine submersible pump repair in Frederick Maryland. There are a number of common problems that can occur with your submersible…

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Do You Have Water Problems?

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Tri-County Pumps offers a quick reference guide to water problems and how we can help.  This guide provides the symptoms and the resolution to your water treatment issues from low water to sulfuric water.  If you have any of these water problems, call a professional water expert!  Call Tri-County Pumps!

The Septic Inspection Process

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Septic, it’s such an unpleasant thought. Realtors may know how daunting a septic can be outside of aesthetic notions. Aiding a client through the purchase or sales process when a septic system is involved can be unpleasant and full of surprises. Hopefully this article can clarify the inspection process and offer some tips to help the process go smoother for you and your clients. During a septic inspection, the inspector will observe the structural and mechanical integrity of the system. An inspector can identify obvious functional, structural, or potentially problematic issues with a septic system. The inspection provides a description…

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Maintaining Septic Tanks and Sewer Lines: Experts Share Their Best Advice

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September 10, 2020 by Julia Weaver Whether you live in a beach house in Jamestown, RI or a cabin near Portland, OR,  your home has a septic system or a sewer system. Maintaining Septic tanks and sewer lines differ in many ways, but also offer many of the same benefits. Basically, both systems offer reliable drainage of wastewater from your home and make it possible for you to take showers, do laundry, wash the dishes, and flush toilets. Septic tank and sewer line maintenance will be different, but there are general guidelines to follow regardless of what type of system your home has to help…

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Summer Season Means Water Conservation Season

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When you hear summer you don’t think about conserving water, most likely you want to use more water. You are thinking about family vacations and getting together with friends.  There are many ways to conserve water during the hot scorching months.  None of us want the well to run dry or have a high water bill right?  In this blog, you will learn ways to conserve water inside the home. Kitchen When you walk into the kitchen your main concerns are getting supper ready for a hungry, hot, tired family and washing that sink full of dishes. Not everyone is…

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Spring Septic Cleaning

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Spring Cleaning Has Begun! Spring has arrived which is a great time to get your Septic Cleaned, Inspected or Repaired! We know what you’re thinking, is this really necessary? Personally, I’d rather be planting flowers, trees and gardens, but if it’s been over 3-5 years since your septic has been pumped, you may want to consider having it done. Signs you may be having issues with your Septic Tank One of the first things you’ll notice is a strong sewage odor around your tank or in your drain field. Next, you may notice a drain in the kitchen, bathroom or…

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Painless Bathroom Remodeling

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Winter weather has arrived and it’s a great time to consider home renovations. Bathroom renovations can be intimidating but with the right preparation, planning, and resources, it can be a very rewarding experience. So where do you start? Evaluate the space, select colors, determine fixtures needed, find a plumber or contractor….so many decisions. Relax, here are ways to help you plan and execute a beautiful new bathroom. Plan, Plan, Plan…. The key to a successful bathroom remodel is planning out the entire project and considering all the options. Are you replacing the tub, shower, toilet, flooring, cabinets, sink, faucets, plumbing,…

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Tips to Avoid Septic System Issues During the Holiday Season

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The holidays should be a time of celebration, enjoyment and relaxation with family and friends. Holiday parties hosted at your home and housing out of town relatives can create havoc on your septic system. Your septic system’s drain field may not be able to handle the increased usage. No one ever wants to hear the dreaded words, “the toilet is backing up”! Here are a few tips to help you survive the holidays without incident: Stagger the use of showers and baths By staggering showers and baths, you reduce the amount of water entering your septic system. You can accomplish…

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The Link Between Calcium and Magnesium and Hard Water

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Although it is not inherently harmful to consume, hard water can cause a few different kinds of issues for homeowners. The hardness of water has to do with its concentration of calcium and magnesium, and can be treated by water filtration systems. Here is a quick look at the link between calcium and magnesium and hard water. Evidence and Cause of Hard Water If you notice that your glasses look cloudier than you think they should when you retrieve them from the dishwasher, you may be dealing with hard water. This type of water contains excessive amounts of minerals like…

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