Uncover the Hidden Threats: The Importance of Video Pipe Inspection for Your Plumbing

Posted on June 29, 2024 by JimLouis

When it comes to plumbing issues, the first thought that often comes to mind is the careless disposal of grease, hair, or other debris down the drain. However, the real culprits behind many plumbing backups are often hidden from plain sight. Intrusive tree roots can wreak havoc on your plumbing system, gradually infiltrating and choking off your pipes. This insidious threat makes investing in professional video pipe inspection services crucial. The Invisible Invader: Tree Roots Tree roots naturally seek out moisture and nutrients, making your underground pipes a prime target. They can en...

Attention Tampa! Safeguard Your Plumbing From Disasters This 4th of July

Posted on June 30, 2023June 30, 2023 by JimLouis

Independence Day is a time for joy, celebration, and, of course, barbecues. But amidst all the revelries, have you ever considered the potential toll it could take on your home plumbing? As experts in the field, we aim to provide you with an extensive guide to avoiding a plumbing catastrophe this 4th of July. The Elevated Risk to Your Plumbing During the 4th of July, the usage of water fixtures and appliances soars, placing additional strain on your plumbing system. Here's why your plumbing is at increased risk: How to Protect Your Plumbing Mind What Goes Down the Drain Preve...

Cass Plumbing’s Eco-friendly Guide to Water Conservation in Tampa

Posted on June 10, 2023June 10, 2023 by JimLouis

As the residents of Tampa, Florida, we are acutely aware of the potential hazards of water scarcity. While we may not experience droughts as severe as those in California, it's important to recognize that water scarcity is rapidly becoming a nationwide issue. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) projects that 40 states will face significant water shortages within the next decade. Consequently, every household, including those served by Cass Plumbing in Tampa, must consider water conservation as not just an environmental responsibility, but also a means to save on utility ...

3 Signs You Might Have a Hidden Plumbing Leak

Posted on March 25, 2022 by JimLouis

In order to prevent a plumbing leak from causing severe structural damage to your Tampa home, it's essential to recognize the plumbing leak and then get it repaired by a Tampa plumbing professional fast. Unfortunately, not all leaks are as apparent as water dripping from your faucet or pipes. Some plumbing leaks are hidden in ceilings, floors, or walls. To help you spot these types of plumbing leaks, we have comprised a list of signs you should be on the lookout for. What to Look For in Hidden Plumbing Leaks Mold Growth If you spot mold in your home, that could be a sign of a hidden plumbin...

Pipe Corrosion and The Impact on Your Plumbing

Posted on October 15, 2021October 15, 2021 by JimLouis

How Does Pipe Corrosion Work? In Tampa, with all the salt air, pipes don’t last forever. Even copper pipes, despite their 50+ year lifespan, develop corrosion over time. How does pipe corrosion affect the plumbing and your Tampa home’s water? And 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? Cor...

The Lifespan of Your Tampa Home’s Plumbing

Posted on May 28, 2021May 28, 2021 by JimLouis

Your Tampa home’s plumbing works hard every day and while some of your products and fixtures may need to be replaced sooner than others, it’s no pipe dream to have your home’s pipes and fixtures perform well for decades. Caring for your home’s plumbing can keep yours running past the average life span. Here’s an idea of how long your home’s plumbing should last. Pipes: Know What You Have Knowing the type of plumbing in your home makes a difference in knowing how long you can expect it to last without starting to be compromised. Your home inspection report or your new home’s documents and war...

Plumbing Leaks Waste Millions of Dollars Every Year in Tampa

Posted on March 19, 2021March 19, 2021 by JimLouis

According to the 2016 Residential End Uses of Water study, an estimated 12 percent of the water that supplies the Greater Tampa Bay region homes and businesses is wasted on leaks. Nationally, there are more than 775 billion gallons of water each year that are wasted on plumbing leaks. March 20-26 is Fix a Leak Week—an EPA-WaterSense awareness initiative. Cass Plumbing, Tampa Bay's plumbing leak expert, urges residents in the Tampa region to take pragmatic and technological steps toward fighting the resource waste and financial burden of plumbing leaks. Water’s relative low cost creates a ...

How much does a leaky faucet cost?

Posted on September 20, 2019September 17, 2021 by JimLouis

Let's say your Tampa home has a leaky faucet in it. It's just ten drips per minute, right? How much is that leaky faucet (or leaking shower head) costing you in water bills each month? Tampa leak detection experts weigh in on this question using a simple water drip calculation (found here). Doing the math of the cost of a dripping faucet The volume suggested by the USGS water drip calculator: .25 milliliter (ml) for every faucet or shower head. By these measures, the following is true: One gallon = 15,140 drips makes up 1 gallon of water One liter = 4,000 drips makes up 1 liter of wa...