Looking for septic tanks!

While our focus is commercial plumbing, heating and boilers. We do a wide range of services that assist all our cliental. Here we’re locating a buried septic tank for servicing. With the proper tools, knowledge, experience and attitude there is nothing we can’t do! IF WE CAN’T DO IT, IT CAN’T BE DONE!

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Technology and septics! Amazing!

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Once found we can initiate repairs to keep everything flowing the right way!

Blue is the new White!

Had an amazing opportunity to discuss some important issues within the trade world, as well as having a great time! 👍👍 Check it out!

Becoming successful in today’s America is simple: graduate high school, go to college, and get a white-collar job. That path is undoubtedly going to lead you to the biggest paycheck and the best opportunities. Right?

The truth is, some of the most lucrative jobs out there are blue-collar jobs–yet society pushes the perception that being an auto mechanic, plumber, electrician, or construction worker somehow indicates a lack of success. A career in the skilled trades was once well-regarded as a good, honest profession. Now, we discourage young people from pursuing those careers in favor of racking up massive student loan debt and pursuing professional careers that may not always play to their strengths.

In Blue Is The New White, Josh Zolin shows that success doesn’t have to mean a college degree. He discovered this firsthand, rising through hard work from a technician at his dad’s small business to the CEO of a multi-million-dollar company. There is more than one path to a stable career and a great financial future; in this book, you’ll learn just how many opportunities await you in places you never thought to look.

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Blue is the new White – YouTube

Drain cleaning 101

At Baker Plumbing we know drain cleaning 101 and the first rule is to use the best tools available in the industry!! Why? Because are clients expect the best results available. Whether your project is a commercial restaurant, a hotel, industrial bay or your master suite, Baker Plumbing has the tools, knowledge, experience and skill to solve any drainage issues you’re experiencing. You don’t need to know drain cleaning 101 if you just call Baker.

https://www.bakerplumbing.ca/calgary/our-services/drainage/drain-cleaning/

Don’t wait until the drains are overflowing, Baker also performs preventive maintenance for the same locations. Keeping those main sewer lines open and flowing has to be a priority for any commercial business. If it’s neglected those same plumbing problems will manifest themselves at the most inopportune moments. With high powered cameras and other high tech locating equipment Baker Plumbing can unclog and prevent those clogs from ruining your day!

BAKER SAVING THE DAY AGAIN!

drain cleaning 101

Drain Cleaning 101

drain cleaner is a chemical product that unblocks sewer pipes or clogged wastewater drains. The term may also refer to a mechanical device such as a plumber’s snake, drain auger, toilet plunger, or similar device. Occasionally, the term is applied to a plumber or other individual who performs the drain cleaning and hygiene.

Handheld drain augers are typically designed to clean portions of a drain within 8 metres (25 ft) of the drain opening. The cable of a handheld drain auger is driven into a drain by the mechanical force created when the operator rotates a drum that anchors the cable.

Many handheld augers have cables that are thin enough to pass through common sink traps, though some manufacturers do not recommend using handheld drain augers in toilets because of their potential to scratch ceramic surfaces. Instead, a special closet auger (from “water closet“) should be used.[citation needed]

Similar to handheld augers, drain rods can be used for clearing blockages in long, straight pipes.

Advantages of handheld drain augers include low relative cost and ready availability through hardware stores. However, drawbacks include a reach that is normally limited to 8 metres (25 ft), and the potential for the twisting cable to scratch the ceramic surfaces of plumbing fixtures. They are also only effective on small-diameter pipes – 40–50 mm rather than main sewer pipes of 110 mm.

Safety considerations include a requirement to wear protective gloves and eye protection, and to practice good hygiene after coming into contact with drain fluids.

Air burst drain cleaners

Air burst drain cleaners use accelerated carbon dioxide, air or other gas to rupture the clog membrane. Accelerated gas creates a force on standing water that can dislodge clogs that accumulate close to drain openings.

Advantages of air burst drain cleaners include the potential to immediately clear clogs and slow-running drains, in contrast to chemical cleaners that can take more time to work. Air burst cleaners can dislodge obstructions that are further away from drain openings than can a plunger, and in contrast to drain augers do not risk scratching the ceramic surfaces of sinks, bathtubs and toilets.

Disadvantages of air burst drain cleaners include a limited cleaning range in pipes that do not contain standing water and, in general, ineffectiveness for unclogging blocked main sewer drains.

Safety considerations for air burst drain cleaners include a requirement to wear eye protection and, when using an air burst cleaner that uses compressed gas cartridges, careful handling of unused cartridges.

TANKLESS WATER HEATERS

You’ve heard about them and perhaps your’re contemplating installing one.

Tankless water heaters [ A.K.A. hot water on demand ] are a great idea for those who are concerned about long term energy costs, water conservation and our carbon footprint.

Let us answer your questions.  Baker Plumbing qualified technicians can give you the low down on this product

Call us at 403-279-7554 or at info@bakerplumbing.ca

FATHER’S DAY IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!

Bring that gas BBQ out of hibernation.  Check it out for cracked pipes or fittings, clean it up and get started. Summer is short in Calgary and we want to make the best of it.  Everyone loves a great steak or a juicy burger, especially Dad.

If you have purchased  a new BBQ, need it hooked up or require a gas line install, please note that you require a gas permit from the City and a licensed gas fitter.  Baker Plumbing’s gas fitters can make short work of supplying natural gas to your BBQ, ensuring your home and family’s safety and years of enjoyment.

Cost of a gas line depends upon the complexity and length.  It also depends upon whether or not your existing line, if you have one, needs to be upgraded to a larger size. If you require a quote, we will happily supply one.

 

Call us 403-279-7554 24/7 or at info@bakerplumbing.ca

SUMMER FURNACE MAINTENANCE

Be prepared with summer furnace maintenance and you will have the peace of mind to know that when it suddenly gets cold everything will be up and running.

  1. Examine your furnace set up and look for any damage
  2. If you use air conditioning you will already know these components are working. If not, check the thermostat and vents
  3. Make sure to change or clean furnace filters and run your furnace once before it gets cold
  4. Remove anything that may be flammable that might have been stored near your furnace while it wasn’t in use
  5. You must call a professional should you notice a crack in the heat exchanger. A cracked heat exchanger will cause carbon monoxide problems when you turn it on

Call Baker Plumbing for a furnace maintenance inspection and a qualified technician will ensure that your furnace is safe and working properly. We are available 24/7, online at info@bakerplumbing.ca  or call 403-279-7554

FIVE W’S OF DRAIN CLOGS

Clogged pipes are a nuisance and can be the cause of damage to your home. These 5 W’s are some of the common factors that will help determine why your plumbing isn’t  working properly.

WHOA THERE!

Be careful that you do not wash down your sink drain any large objects or grease.  That could be your problem right there. Protect your pipes from any abuse

WIDESPREAD CLOGGING

If more than one fixture in your home is clogged, especially if it is the toilets, it could be a sign of blockage in your sewer system. In this case, call a professional or the city

WEIRD DRAINING

Unusual effects after using a fixture, like one fixture causing another to back up is usually indicative of a sewer problem

WOODED AREAS

If you are experiencing draining issues and have a lot of trees on your property, you may be experiencing a root clog. Professional plumbers should be called to remove the root and keep the problem from recurring.

WORN PIPES

Sagging or cracked pipes can trap water and allow backfill which will affect drainage. These pipes will need to be replace by a professional. Baker Plumbing is at your service to solve any of these issues. Call 403-279-7554 24/7