How Pipe Corrosion Happens

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In the Tampa Bay region pipes don’t last forever. Even copper pipes, despite their 50+ year lifespan, develop corrosion over time and in certain conditions. How does pipe corrosion affect your plumbing and your home’s water? Also, how do you prevent your pipes from corroding? Corrosion affects different types of pipes in different ways. Cast iron pipe corrosion looks different than galvanized pipe corrosion and it can be caused by several factors. The bottom line: we want your plumbing and the water you drink to be safe. What are the Causes of Pipe Corrosion? Corrosion is an electrochemic...
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Remodel the Most Important Room in Your House – The Bathroom!

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Homeowners throughout Tampa use their bathrooms several times a day, but it's not always top of mind when it comes to home improvement projects. If you stop to think about it, your bathroom is one of the most important rooms in your Tampa home – a place where you start and end your day, a refuge from the hustle and bustle of daily life. So why not make it a space that’s both functional and stylish? As a Tampa homeowner, you may not be excited about a bathroom remodel because of the wrong notions flying around. You worry that the process will be super expensive, full of stress and it will ta...
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The Myths & Facts about Low-Flow Toilets & Showerheads

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Many of our Tampa customers would like to conserve water, but they don’t want to sacrifice convenience by opting for green plumbing fixtures that won’t function well enough. People know that low-flow toilets and showerheads will save them water each month, but they may have heard a few negatives regarding the function of these fixtures. At Cass Plumbing, we know a good plumbing fixture when we see one, and we’re ready to dispel he myths about low-flow showerheads and toilets. Low-Flow Toilets The myths about low-flow toilets are numerous: You have to flush twice. Your toilet will clog fr...
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Is Your Tampa Water Discolored?

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A Repipe Might be the Solution At Cass Plumbing several of our customers have at one time or the other complained of the sudden appearance of brown water coming out of their taps. If this has ever happened to you, it is important to understand that there are a few possible causes for this type of water discoloration. In most cases, the water may be completely safe to drink, while in other cases it may be contaminated and pose a serious health risk. In this plumbing blog post, we explain what causes brown water to appear in your home, what you can do about it and how to solve the problem so...
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A Hot Summer Can Put Your Tampa Home at Risk for Costly Plumbing Damage

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The Tampa summer is here, and it can cause costly plumbing problems. Did you know summer months in Tampa put your plumbing and pipelines at risk for root invasion? Tree root invasion occurs more often in the hot summer months because trees are more desperate for water. Tree roots are attracted to the water released from joints and cracks in pipes, and they break into the pipes in search of water. Tree root problems are especially common during the summer months due to the potential for extremely hot Tampa weather. Tree roots grow in search of a water source and sneak into pipes through join...
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How To Check the Outdoor Hose Bibb For Leaks

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The Tampa warm weather is ahead, and if you’re planning on doing some early summer cleaning outside this month, you’ll more than likely need to turn your outdoor faucet (commonly known as a hose bibb) back on. Hose bibbs often crack and if the problem isn’t caught early enough, all that water leaking from your outdoor faucet can result in water damage and allow for mold to potentially grow inside your home – not to mention all the wasted water and energy! FOLLOW THESE STEPS BEFORE TURNING ON YOUR WATER Follow these simple steps to see if your hose bibb is damaged: Place your thumb ...
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How to Detect and Prevent Tree Roots in Your Sewer Line

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When Tampa homeowners wash their hands, take a shower, or flush the toilet, they trust the sewer lines to carry the wastewater away without incident. If tree roots have infiltrated the plumbing, the problem can swiftly grow into a major headache. Here are the top ways to detect and prevent tree roots from growing into your underground pipes. How to Prevent Tree Roots in the Sewer Line Ask your local sewer department where the sewer lines run through the yard and into your house. Use this information to ensure you plant trees away from sewer lines. If no other spot is suitable for a tree e...
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Water Saving Tips

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Anywhere you regularly use water, there’s a good chance there’s something you can do to reduce your water usage. And there are three areas of the home you can make changes with the most impact: the bathroom, the kitchen and the garden. If you’re looking for small ways you can save money and help the environment by avoiding water waste, put these water conservation tips into practice. You'll end up saving gallons per day and reduce your Tampa water bill, too. Check for Water Leaks Usually, the biggest water waster is the one you can’t see! Household leaks waste nearly 1 trillion gallons of...
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The Importance of Backflow Prevention in Tampa, Florida

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Backflow prevention is a matter of protecting the quality and safety of our water supply. Backflow prevention helps to ensure that dangerous contaminants, such as microorganisms, bacteria, noxious chemicals, heavy metals, gases and other potentially threatening pollutants/substances do not enter the community’s potable water system. Additionally, backflow prevention helps to ensure that an epidemic spread of life-threatening diseases, which can and have resulted in death, does not occur. There are numerous and well-documented cases of not only pollutants spreading through the water supply, ...
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The Different Types of Outdoor Drains

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If you find that you have a lot of standing water on your property after a heavy Tampa rain, consider installing an outdoor drain. Standing water that stays in contact with your home’s foundation can cause structural damage or basement leaks, so it’s a good idea to start looking into solutions for different types of outdoor drains as soon as possible. In this article we’ll review different types of drains and how they are used to minimize the risk of flooding. 4 Outdoor Drain Types Aside from possible structural damage, storm water that has nowhere to go can end up flooding out and erod...
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