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    Antibacterial Septic Issues

    A well-designed septic tank and leach field will be completely maintenance free if you are careful about what goes into it. We limit the amount of cleaning products that go into the system. The happier the enzymes down there are, the better. I use white vinegar for all my cleaning, and I use as...
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    How do I maintain my Septic?

    Actually, once a year is too much, to have a septic system that's working properly pumped out. A septic tank is an ecological system that breaks down human waste into liquid, which then is returned to the earth to be absorbed into it and cleaned by it. As long as you're good to it, it will work...
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    How big is my septic tank?

    different towns have different regulations go to town hall and ask, they will help you answer your question on how big is your septic tank. Hope this helps. Baltimore Sewer Service
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    Basement Sink Slow Drain, Possible Sump Pump Issue?

    wherever your water is running slowly, tub sink, you can use a shop vac to clear any obstructions causing the slow drain, usually in the kitchen, not using a strainer and allowing food and dumping grease will clog a drain pretty fast, in the bathroom tub or shower, hair is usually always the...
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    Sewer problem question

    it sounds more like you have a creak in your sewer line, or a bed seam, letting the roots grow into your pipes, call a plumber, get an estimate. Have a nice day. Sewer Service
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    Main stack backup

    You can lift the lowest toilet off the floor and snake that line going into the septic. obviously there is a blockage there. Remember to go and buy a wax seal to use when replacing the toilet. If that did not work you may also remove an upstairs toilet and snake down. Sewer Service
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    Drain line in garage for Laundry will not clear up and overflows

    Turn the electrics off first and check the outlet pipe from your waste disposal unit, the pipe which goes into the drain could be blocked, check the external grate if you have one. Make sure your other sinks on the ground floor are able to empty, just in case your drains are blocked. Sewer Service
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    Is my sewer pipe pvc?

    If you haven't experienced clogging by the roots, it means that your pipes are made-up of PVC. Roots wont grow on PVC because of smooth surface. Sewer Service
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    toilet flushes slow and gurgles

    On many toilets, there's a jet (hole) located in the front portion of the lowest part. When you flush, a jet of water shoots backwards horizontally and gets the water flowing quickly. If you have hard water, lime deposits can plug that hole up completely. If you have a septic tank and want to...
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    Froze pipes in attic...replace all with pex?

    Turn up your heating, leave it on overnight and leave the roof hatch open for the warm air to get to the roof space Baltimore Sewer Service
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    Main stack backup

    Leave it all to the plumber, they know what to do and fix your problem. Baltimore Sewer Service
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    Drop in water pressure

    is the well actually coming on, has it lost electricity? if there is power to the well then the other thing is maybe you bladder int the tank has ruptured and its water logged. If this is the case you have to turn the power to the well off and drain the tank and restart, then buy a new tank as...
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    Replace main water line

    That sounds excessive. I would recommend getting quote or two from a well known plumbers in your area. Baltimore Sewer Service
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    Loose Water Supply Pipe - should I worry?

    i suggest you have to call a plumber to help you fix that problem. Dont let that problem get worst. -- Baltimore Drain Cleaning
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    Loose Water Supply Pipe - should I worry?

    A union, that's what they use on threaded pipe to tighten two pipes together. Plumbing Baltimore
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    Shower won't shut off!

    If the valve stem is still there use a pair of vice grips or pliers to clamp onto the stem and turn it to the right until the water stops. Perhaps who ever installed the shower put turn off valves in the water lines. If you have access to the bottom area of the shower, basement or crawl space...
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    drain cleaning

    If you are charging for a plumbing service, you need to be a licensed plumber. Otherwise you could get fined. Plumbing Services Baltimore
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    Sewer problem question

    air & water, you treat them the same way. with a rotor rudder. they are cheap to rent, and will get the job done quickly & easy to use. don't waste your time trying something else. This is the right & best way to do the job. Call your nearest Plumbing Service Plumbing Services Baltimore
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