Plumbing problems are always very annoying, and if are in the commercial field, they are just disastrous. A very small problem like small leakage in a pipe could be a reason to slow down your business, for that matter even close it down because of the impact on your workers or may be on your customers.
Commercial professional plumbers must be thorough with their work. They should be able to resolve the problems. All the advanced methods in plumbing like video camera inspection should be used efficiently and accurately.
The most common problems in commercial plumbing –
LEAKS IN THE SLABS –
It is very difficult to detect the leak if it is underneath the property. If you notice any the sound of water running between your walls, if the water pressure is low, any cracks in your building’s walls, moisture under carpeting or cracked tiles, there are chances of having leakage in the slab.
HIDDEN LEAKS –
Some leaks can be spotted, some cannot. Before you realize, the damage has already taken place. If you notice any discoloration, some bulging in your building’s ceilings you need to call the professional plumber on urgent basis.
CLOGGING IN DRAIN –
Extensive damage can occur if the drain clog problem cannot be addressed well in time. The larger the drain pipes, heavier the water flow, and so does the higher plumbing issues. If you notice, Reduction in water flow through your drains, foul odors, standing water then again you need to contact the professional technician to check the condition of your plumbing system.
The different fields where commercial plumbing required –
- Public Buildings
- Plants that process food
- Grocery Stores & Food Retailers
- Sports Venues
- Hospitals & Health Clinics
- Hotel, Motels, Resorts
- Restaurants & Bars
- Business Offices
- Airports and many more
One major fact is, commercial faucets and other plumbing items are used very harshly. They are not been cleaned or been maintained as these are not their homes. So, the wear and tear of these pipes are not well maintained. You can face following problems and so you really need to handle these commercial items very carefully –
Water Heater – This is a big investment and so you should handle it properly and protect it.
Drain & Sewer – These sewers and drain systems in commercial buildings are vital for properly disposing of the wastewater.
Grease or Oil Traps – If the commercial property is a restaurant or where you have kitchens in the commercial property, you need to have traps for protecting the sewer system.
Plumbing in Kitchen & Bathroom – The property where you served thousands of people daily, there plumbing system in kitchen and bathrooms, comprehensive care need to be taken.
Where the commercial plumbing is concerned, repairs and maintenance must be done to keep them in proper condition. It is advisable to keep scheduling the regular maintenance services for every plumbing appliances including drain & sewer system, water heater etc. If you do the regular maintenance, the plumbing appliances will work more efficiently.
But finally, it is a plumbing system. One day or the other some commercial problems or repair work will come up. What you can do is, call the professional technicians as early as possible.