The simple answer is that it does exactly what the name says: it reduces the incoming water pressure. It allows the municipality to pump in the water at higher than normal pressures and/or more than what a typical domestic water system is designed to handle.Read More There are two primary reasons for this increased pressure. … [Read More]
If we know where the leak is—meaning, there are obvious signs—then we are always going to expose the area and determine the cause. From there, we will make a recommendation for you to choose from. Some considerations that need to be taken into consideration when making this decision are:
Less common forms of pipe that we see used here in the Frisco/McKinney/Plano area are:
Copper piping is the most common in our area due to the sheer number of homes built between 1995 and 2015. Obviously, copper pipe is very durable, but the type of copper used in main yard lines and under the home is called “Type M.” Type M copper has slightly thinner walls, allowing it to … [Read More]
Earl’s Plumbing makes slab leak repairs in three different ways, and all are dependent upon the situation and location of the leak. These three time-tested slab repair processes are the only ones that we know definitively address and permanently correct & repair the leak problem. In order of commonality and prevalence, these methods are:
Leak location begins by listening for and finding the loudest two points in the house, called a “points test.” Once that point is identified, a frequency transmitter is attached to the water lines. This produces a specific frequency that another locator device senses and detects. The readings allow us to create a “blue tape map” … [Read More]
