Do you need to get water to a remote part of your lawn? Why not install an ornamental lawn hydrant. Check out a few pictures of Jimmy installing one last week.
Ornamental Lawn Hydrant
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Aquavar Pump Class
On a beautiful summer day in July the techs at Bee and Jay got a lesson on the Aquavar Submersible Pump Controller. What, you ask is an Aquavar Submersible Pump Controller. Well it is just what it sounds like, a control for your well pump. But, unlike older controls with a large cold water storage tank and inconsistent pressure when multiple outlets are being used, the Aquavar Submersible Pump Controller will maintain constant pressure, allowing for use of multiple outlets without pressure loss, while using a smaller cold water storage tank and protecting your investment down your well.
Carmel Water District 6 Gets New Storage Tanks
A few months back CWD #6 water tanks started leaking. Check out Bee and Jay along with Kuck Excavating replacing the tanks. The upgrade will secure the district water storage for the next 50 years.
Bee and Jay Joins Painting the Town
Friday May 3, 2013 Bee and Jay Plumbing joined in to Paint Mahopac Purple to support Relay for Life American Cancer Society.
Singing in the Shower
Here is what’s new in plumbing product that I came across on the Kohler web site that makes singing in the shower a little easier.
The Moxie showerhead and wireless speaker delivers up to 7 hours of music and more by pairing wirelessly with your Bluetooth enabled device. Just sync your device with the wireless speaker from up to 32 feet away and you’ll be singing in the shower. The Moxie speaker plays wirelessly in or out of the shower, so you can charge it up and use in the kitchen or even take it to the beach.
VibrAcoustic panels broadcast sound waves that travel through the water and gently resound in the body. Strategically positioned throughout the bath to provide the most beneficial effects to the entire body, these panels are concealed under the shell of the bath for a smooth, uninterrupted bathing surface. Music and chromatherapy are choreographed to work in unison with the VibrAcoustic panels for a holistic approach to profound relaxation.
StereoStick Audio Add on for the Kohler’s CL series medicine cabinets let you connect your personal audio devices via the auxiliary input jack or find your favorite station on the AM/FM tuner.
Among the Numi’s many ultra cool features such as a motion activated lid, bidet function, and heated seat just to name a few is an audio system with AM/Fm radio and auxiliary input.
Sound tiles can be used with any audio system and also integrated with the DTV II Custom Shower Experience.
Prevent Frozen Pipes Before the Real Cold
Prevent Frozen Pipes Before the Real Cold
There are three major causes of frozen pipes: quick drops in temperature, poor insulation, and thermostats that are set too low. Here are some important steps you can take now (before the real cold weather hits us) to prevent frozen pipes:
Insulate pipes in your home’s crawl spaces and attic; exposed pipes are most susceptible to freezing. As a general rule, remember that the more insulation you use, the better protected your pipes will be.
Use heat tape on exposed water pipes to prevent your pipes from freezing. Heat tape requires electricity, but it can be used just on those days and nights when the temperature is below freezing and you’re concerned about preventing frozen pipes.
Seal leaks that may allow cold air inside near where pipes are located. You should be on the lookout for air leaks around electrical wiring, dry vents, and pipes. Use caulk or insulation to keep the cold air out. In freezing temperatures, even a small opening can let in enough cold air to cause a pipe to freeze.
Disconnect garden hoses and, if possible, use an indoor valve to shut off and drain water from pipes leading to outside faucets.
Freshen Up Your Garbage Disposal
Don’t let the smell of your Garbage Disposal ruin your holidays this year. By using common household items, you can freshen your garbage disposal without harmful chemicals, safe for the environment, safe for your family, and economical. With a few items you may already have in your home, you can naturally clean and deodorize your garbage disposal and freshen your whole kitchen.
INGREDIENTS:
Lemon, Lime, or Orange
Baking Soda
Distilled White Vinegar
RECIPE 1:
To freshen your garbage disposal, peel a lemon and put the peel down the drain. Run the disposal for several minutes. The peel will naturally dissolve built up food, kill odor causing bacteria, and leave the kitchen fresh. An orange can also be used, if you have one on hand.
RECIPE 2:
Pour 1/2 cup baking soda and 1/2 cup hot white vinegar down garbage disposal. Let sit for 5 minutes then run hot water down the disposal. This will clean and deodorize your disposal, as well as break up built up residue. For large amounts of built up residue, you may need to follow this process more than one time.
RECIPE 3:
Make white vinegar ice cubes by freezing full strength white vinegar in an ice cube tray. Run several cubes down the disposal while flushing with cold water. It is handy to keep this on hand, for a quick freshener. While your disposer is breaking up the ice, you will be cleaning the blades while you deodorize.
Pumpkin Fest
Bee and Jay has been busy getting ready for the first annual Mahopac Pumpkin Fest, being held on October 28th at the Chamber Park in Mahopac. Check out a few pictures of them creating, delivering and setting up The Great Pumpkin Entrance.
Generator
Were you left in the dark after Tuesday’s storms? If so, maybe it’s time to think about a Generator. Check out Jimmy and Joe installing a gas line for an emergency back up Generator. Please call Bee and Jay Plumbing for your free estimate today and don’t be left in the dark during the next storm.
Our Fleet Keeps Growing
Our Fleet Keeps Growing. Check out Gene and Mike working on Jose’s new truck. Not really sure if that is fair but they look good doing it.
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