Toilet Repairs Service Boca Raton, Fl

Written by hardenburghplumbing on December 31, 2015. Posted in Bathroom Plumbing, boca raton plumber, drain cleaning.

Toilet Repairs Service Boca Raton

Toilet repairs service help with a lot of different things that can cause problems. The first one is the flapper valve that controls the water going into the bowl from the tank, there are many types of valves and it is better to know what suit your toilet.

The next thing on your list would be the ballcock. The ballcock controls the water supply to the amount of water in the tank using a float ball to open and close the supply. When the toilet is running into the overflow tube, the ballcock needs to be replaced.

Other situations that occur with the toilet is the handle for the toilet flushing mechanism is broken the to the handle needs to be replaced.

The Douglas valve is the overflow tube that leads to a plastic seat that flapper valve seats to close the water from draining out of the tank. When the Douglas valve needs to be replaced, the tank needs to be removed from the base. The new Douglas valve will be installed after removing the old and a gasket between the Douglas valve and the tank will be installed.

If water is found on the floor around the toilet, the homeowner should take his hand and wipe underneath the tank and around the supply line to locate the source of the leak. When a toilet is leaking around the base regrouting the toilet is the solution and a wax ring should be installed to make sure this would not happen again.

Toilets can cost from $89.00 to $4000-$89. It’s important that the availability of the parts can be gotten at a nearby plumbing supply house. Most supply houses carry Kohler, American Standard, and Toto. Sometimes the cost of these toilets to repair them cost more than getting a new toilet.

If you need toilet repairs service call Hardenburgh Plumbing (561) 968-0000. 😀

Bathroom-Shower Remodeling Service Boca Raton, Fl

Written by hardenburghplumbing on December 23, 2015. Posted in Bathroom Plumbing, boca raton plumber, Palm Beach Plumber, plumbing.

Bathroom-Shower Remodeling Boca Raton

Many people who live in Boca Raton have come from other places in the country to retire. In Boca Raton there is a large majority of the people in the area that are retired, because of the beautiful weather that we have.

When senior citizens get older sometimes having a bathtub is not the best idea. Senior citizens have to get around the best way they can, but things can happen a slip in the fall the bathtub. The best idea is to have a plan before they are unable to get around so well. A lot of people who are seniors and they want to keep the house that they live in usually decide to make it accessible and easier to do daily functions.

Removing the Bathtub and Installing a Shower

The first thing that comes in mind is removing the bathtub and installing a shower. And the shower you can install a chair to set while taking a shower. Also you can install grab bars to maintain your balance. When the homeowner does the conversion it helps a lot to maintain their independence. A local plumbing contractor would be more than glad to give you an estimate on converting the bathtub to the shower.

The old bathtub needs to be removed and the shower drain must be installed. When removing the old bathtub about 10 inches of tile around the tub needs to be removed. The drain in the bathtub must be unscrewed and removed to remove the tub. If the bathtub is made of cast-iron the tub can be removed breaking with a sledgehammer.

The project of removing the tub and installing a shower is about a two day project with a plumber. The tile contractor usually takes another 2 to 3 days to finish the job. When the job is completed, the senior citizen will be able to not worry so much about falling in the top.

Now let’s get back to finishing the project. After removing the old bathtub the area must be cleaned of all the broken tiles and dirt. A curb needs to be constructed with pressure-treated wood so that rotting does not occur. The shower curb is about 4 inches high.

The neoprene shower pan material will be folded in all four corners and overlapped with the curb. Neoprene is a rubberized pan that goes under the shower tiles to protect the water from penetrating into the wall. Then new wonder board, which is the board that tile is placed on when it is installed. Before installing the pan, the shower drain needs to be installed.

The average shower drain is 2 inch but a bathtub drain is inch and a half. The contractor will have to install 2 inch piping so that a trap for the shower can be installed in the floor usually in the center of the shower. After the shower drain is installed the neoprene pan can be installed. It is very important to keep in mind that the shower and should be tested to make sure there are no leaks.

Bathroom-Shower Remodeling -Testing the Shower Pan

The method of testing the shower pan is with a 2 inch test ball to be inserted in the drain for a period of 24 hours before the tile can be installed. A project of this nature needs to be inspected by the Boca Raton plumbing department of the city. The inspector will require the contractor who is overseeing the project to get a permit from Boca Raton city. This is for the protection of our homeowner.

After the shower can have been installed then we raise the bathtub valve to the height for the shower to be usable. When selecting a shower valve that is simple to repair and durable, a plumbing contractor’s favorite choice of valve would be Moen.

For the senior citizens the Moen pos-temp valve would work much easier than to handles. The movement of the valve is much better because of little restriction. Senior citizens with arthritis in her hands would find this to be much easier to handle.

In the process if homeowner would like the plumbing contractor to install a handheld shower, so that the homeowner sits in a chair in the shower it’s much easier to wash with. When the tile contractor installs the tiles on the wall it is important to tell that you would like to have several grab bars around the shower area to support getting in and out of the shower safely.

Hardenburgh plumbing 561-968-0000.

Toilet Troubles Say Goodby

Written by hardenburghplumbing on August 9, 2015. Posted in Bathroom Plumbing, boca raton plumber, Palm Beach Plumber.

5 Common Causes of Toilet troubles and How to Prevent Them

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A clogged toilet creates a lot of problems in the home. For one, the clogs run the risk of causing overflows and floods. Water damage is often difficult to avoid when a major flood breaks out. If five causes for clogs are present, then avoiding a flood is pretty difficult.

Five Main Reasons for Clogs

There are five major reasons for clogs and homeowners and apartment dwellers should be aware of them. Major clogs are often a result of:
1.) Flushing too much toilet tissue. Tissue does not exactly dissolve when it touches water. So, too much toilet tissue is going to create blockages in the drain. A flood is impossible to avoid when this occurs.
2.) Flushing the wrong kind of tissue down the toilet. Hand towels are very thick and even if you’re only flushing one after having dried off your hands, you may end up causing an overflow. As a rule, do not put hand towels down the toilet at all.
3.) Improperly disposing of things that should be thrown out. Cat litter is not supposed to go down the toilet. It belongs in the trash can. The same is true for the rubber gloves you used to clean up the bathroom. A toilet is not a makeshift substitute for a rubbish bin or garbage disposal. Do not put things down the toilet drain that the plumbing was not designed for.

Repiping:A Palm Beach Plumber Job

Written by hardenburghplumbing on November 18, 2011. Posted in Bathroom Plumbing, boca raton plumber, Kinds of Pipes, Palm Beach Plumber.

REPIPING OPTIONS FOR YOUR HOME

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Whether installing pipes in a new home or repiping an older home, there are several options when choosing which piping materials to use. You will want to consider the ease of installing and methods of installation when choosing materials.

Galvanized piping was used in many older homes, and is not recommended for installation in a new home. It was fine in older homes, but over time it corrodes internally, and a build up occurs, causing the water flow to be restricted. Many homeowners today replace galvanized piping whenever possible.

Options for replacing galvanized piping, or repiping in a home include PVC, CPVC, PEX and Copper piping. PVC piping and CPVC piping are similar, although PVC piping does have the restriction that it should not be used for over 140 degrees. Most hot water in homes probably won’t go over 140 degrees, but the usual choice between PVC and CPVC piping is to go with CPVC. CPVC piping has been used for over 40 years, and will withstand temperatures of up to 180 degrees.

Most newer homes have either CPVC piping or copper depending on the builder’s or homeowner’s preference when the home is built. When installing CPVC piping, certain adhesives are needed, and only the adhesives made for use with CPVC piping can be used. CPVC piping is very lightweight compared to copper, and fairly easy to install.

Copper piping has been used in homes since the 1920’s. It’s heavier weight than CPVC piping, but one of the drawbacks is that it needs to be soldered. In an older home, especially one where insulation is present near the piping, soldering may not be a good idea. Copper piping is good in that it doesn’t support bacteria growth, and it can be “bent” to fit in oddly shaped places, rather than joints being used. Copper is good where water is not highly acidic. If water is acidic, tiny “pin hole” leaks can occur eventually. It has a smaller external diameter than CPVC piping and is very heat resistant.

PEX tubing has been used for plumbing purposes since the 1980’s and many installers like PEX piping because of it’s flexibility; it can be turned to a 90 degree bend in just 8 inches of space. Flexibility and ease repiping are the main benefits of using PEX tubing. It does require the use of brass fittings.

Whether repiping a home or installing new piping, Palm Beach Plumber can be a very valuable resource for information.

Hardenburgh Plumbing is your full service Palm Beach Plumber servicing West Palm Beach and Surrounding areas. For more information visit us online at www.hardenburghplumbing.com Hardenburgh Plumbing | 3565 S Jog Rd Greenacres, FL 33467 | 561-968-0000