Monthly Archives: August 2009
The Lone Drainer And Pronto!
At The Lone Drainer and Pronto we’re not like other cowboy plumbers…
We fix your blocked drains, leaking taps and toilets with Silver bullet speed and without making a mess. And before we start, we provide you with our legendary no-surprise fixed quote that blends over 40 years of plumbing experience, technology and training so good…. even other plumbers seek our advice!
(02) 9664 4990 http://www.TheLoneDrainerAndPronto.com.au
Thanks to Dr Marc Dussault for helping us “hit our targets”.
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Even Wizards need a Plumber
To be a plumber is to be a Wizard (ace, adept, champion, genius, hotshot, magician, mavin, sensation, star, superstar, virtuoso, whizz, wiz)
This was taken from the Sydney Morning Herald on 26th August, 2009.
SSSSSire CCCCertainly SSSSSounds like a job for The Lone Drainer and Pronto
Plumber rescues Puppy
In early June this year, a young boy in Britain decided to give his one week old puppy a bath using quite an odd method; putting him in the toilet bowl and giving it a flush. The dog was sent down the pipe, well out of reach from the fire brigade who were first on the scene in an attempt to rescue the pup.
A plumber was called in and using a drain camera he found the dog amazingly still alive hours after being flushed about 20 metres from the house. Neighbours from surrounding houses were told to not use water in order to prevent the dog being washed down into the main sewer where rescue attempts would be impossible. The pup was able to be pushed down the line by the plumber towards a manhole where it was pulled to safety. It has been named “Diana” after the company that rescued it.
https://www.thelonedrainerandpronto.com.au/plumbing_services.php
Eradicating tree root problems
Tree roots are a very common cause for blocked drains, however the extent of damage that tree roots can cause before a problem is recognised, can vary greatly. To get rid of a tree root problem you must know what condition of the pipes are.
The Lone Drainer and Pronto has a number of weapons in its arsenal to combat those all-invasive tree roots; but in order to decide on the correct solution for the situation at hand, it is good practice to know what is happening with the drain. In many cases we insist on the use a special drain camera to view the location of the blockage and the condition of the connecting pipes.
The drain cameras we use are an enormous cost saver and allow us to determine the condition of underground pipes. Our pipe locating equipment shows us where to dig, minimising the need for large excavations to locate them. This reduces the guesswork and helps us make informed decisions on how to treat your particular blocked drain. In 2009 it makes great sense to use the technology available to us; it helps us help you!
https://www.thelonedrainerandpronto.com.au/plumbing_services.php
S_ _t Happens. The Most Functional English Word
Well, it’s s_ _t. That’s right, s_ _t! S_ _t may just be the most functional word in the English language.
You can smoke s_ _t, buy s_ _t, sell s_ _t, lose s_ _t, find s_ _t, forget s_ _t, and tell others to eat s_ _t.
Some people know their s_ _t, while others can’t tell the difference between s_ _t and shineola.
There are lucky s_ _ts, dumb s_ _ts, and crazy s_ _ts. There is bull s_ _t, horse s_ _t, and chicken s_ _t.
You can throw s_ _t, sling s_ _t, catch s_ _t, shoot the s_ _t, or duck when the s_ _t hits the fan.
You can give a s_ _t or serve s_ _t on a shingle.
You can find yourself in deep s_ _t or be happier than a pig in s_ _t.
Some days are colder than s_ _t, some days are hotter than s_ _t, and some days are just plain s_ _tty.
Some music sounds like s_ _t, things can look like s_ _t, and there are times when you feel like s_ _t.
You can have too much s_ _t, not enough s_ _t, the right s_ _t, the wrong s_ _t or a lot of weird s_ _t.
You can carry s_ _t, have a mountain of s_ _t, or find yourself up s_ _t creek without a paddle.
Sometimes everything you touch turns to s_ _t and other times you fall in a bucket of s_ _t and come out smelling like a rose.
When you stop to consider all the facts, it’s the basic building block of the English language.
And remember, once you know your s_ _t, you don’t need to know anything else!!
You could pass this along, if you give a s_ _t; or not do so if you don’t give a s_ _t!
Well, s_ _t, it’s time for me to go. Just wanted you to know that I do give a s_ _t and hope you had a nice day, without a bunch of s_ _t. But, if you happened to catch a load of s_ _t from some s_ _t head………..
Well, S_ _t Happens!!!
Actually SHIFT HAPPENS and if you don’t SHIFT, you’ll be in a lot of s_ _t!
Why you should ‘Dial Before You Dig’
Before carrying out any excavation for plumbing repairs, your licensed plumber should do a “Dial before you Dig” check on your property and surrounds.
This process shows where gas, water, sewer, stormwater, telecom and electric services owned by all utilities are located.
Although this is an extreme case, check out what could happen if you don’t know what lies beneath:
This massive explosion occurred in the USA during September 2008. Although it was caused by pipe corrosion, and not by a farmer digging as several emails have suggested, the extreme destruction seen in the photographs above shows the extensive damage that can be caused by an exploding gas pipe, and how obvious it is that this should be avoided at all costs.
If you’re not sure about the condition of your gas pipes, call a licensed plumber, and remember to always dial before you dig!