Low water pressure is a very common complaint amongst homeowners, but do not ignore the downsides of water pressure that might be too high. In fact, any excessively high pressure could wear down your pipes and appliances, costing you a lot… Read More
Archive for the ‘Water Lines’ Category
Easy Ways to Locate Hidden Water Leaks in Your Home
Common sense tells you to check the obvious signs of water leaks inside your house. Like checking out the back of your cabinets and underneath sinks for mold, wetness, or other foul scents, nobody wants that in their homes! You… Read More
Frequent Water Line Issues That Require Repairs
Your water line is one of the most critical parts of your entire plumbing system. After all, it’s what delivers fresh water to your home or business in the first place and allows for all the basics like cooking, cleaning,… Read More
Water Service Replacement – Annapolis
Alpha Plumbing replaced a water service for a customer in Annapolis. We used our backhoe to excavate as needed to install the new 1″ HDPE line. The green wire you see pictured is a tracer wire that will assist with… Read More
Commercial Water Main Repair – Annapolis
Alpha Plumbing repaired a leaking water main for a commercial client in Annapolis. We excavated to expose the leaking pipe and then repaired the break with an 8″ stainless steel wrap. Upon completion of the job, Alpha Plumbing backfilled the… Read More
Electric Water Heater Installation – Crownsville
Alpha Plumbing replaced an electric water heater for a customer in Crownsville. An electric water heater uses a pair of heating elements and thermostats to heat the water in the tank. The upper heating element turns on first, warming the… Read More
Water Service Replacement – Baltimore
Alpha Plumbing replaced a leaking water service for a customer in Baltimore. We also replaced the customer’s gas water heater while we were out! In our first picture you can see the connection at the meter pit. In the second… Read More
Water Heater Replacement – Pasadena
Alpha Plumbing replaced a water heater yesterday for a customer in Pasadena. The new heater is a 50-gallon electric model. Because the home was on a well, a thermal expansion tank was not needed for this installation. Upon completion of… Read More
Water Service Replacement – Annapolis
Alpha Plumbing replaced a galvanized water service for a customer in Annapolis. In the first picture, you can see the new HDPE waterline with the tracer wire. In the second picture, you can see where the new waterline enters the… Read More
BasePump Backup Sump Pump Installation – Howard County
Alpha Plumbing installed a BasePump backup sump pump for a customer in Howard County. Rather than using a battery which requires maintenance and has a limited lifespan, the BasePump is powered through your public water supply. This makes the BasePump… Read More