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
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Fire Hydrants 101: Maintenance and Upkeep
When a fire starts to blaze, quick response time is important in preventing serious damages. Firefighters rush to the scene of the fire with fire engines that hold plenty of water. However, since fire hoses can hold a limited amount… Read More
Moving into a Home with Polybutylene Pipes
Since the 1970s, millions of homes across the country were made with polybutylene piping, which was one of the many new building materials that were cheaper, lighter, and easier to produce than traditional metals. However, as these pipe systems started… Read More
Sewer Service Replacement – Baltimore
At Alpha Plumbing we replace sewer lines frequently and expertly. Here are pictures from our recent replacement of a failing sewer line in Baltimore. Like all of our sewer service replacements, the work is warrantied for 10 full years! To… 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
What Makes Sewer Cleaning So Complicated?
Sewers are not the easiest thing in the world to clean up, which is why professionals shouldn’t always be the ones doing it. While you might not be able to see your home’s sewer status, we can almost guarantee that… Read More
Roof Vent Snaking – Pasadena
Alpha Plumbing snaked a toilet line from a roof vent for a customer in Pasadena. The customer was hearing strange noises both from the toilet and from the mechanical vent under her sink. Alpha Plumbing snaked the line about 30′… 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
How to Remove Hair from Your Drains
When it comes to your drain, there is no shortage of hair that tends to build up over time. But, all that hair can wreak havoc on your drain and pipes down the line. In fact, having a clean drain… Read More