Category: Bathrooms

Bathroom Upgrades

Bathroom Upgrades

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Thinking about what to do with your tax refund this year? How about a bathroom mini facelift? Let Bee & Jay help you go from drab to fab, with a few simple and inexpensive changes like a new faucet, vanity top, sink and accessories.

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Still have an old 3.5 gallon per flush toilet? Upgrade to a new 1.6 water saver and cut costs across the board. How about a comfort height toilet with a removable toilet seat for easy cleaning?

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Is your tub stuck in the 70’s or peeling, but you’re afraid of being without a shower for a week? How about installing a new Sterling tub and shower walls? Most installations can be done in a day or two. While you’re at it treat those tired muscles to a long hot massage in the comfort of your own home with a new multi- function shower head and/or handheld. Handhelds make bathing the kids or animals a breeze. Even the dreaded cleaning of the tub can be made easier with a handheld.

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Cutting Costs for the Holidays with DIY Projects

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Cutting costs by taking on “Do-It-Yourself” projects is something we all have to do from time to time, especially around the holidays. Before taking on that leaking pipe or running toilet yourself, it’s important to make sure you take the proper precautions and give the issue as much thought and preparation as possible. Without the proper planning you could end up spending more by having to repair a repair.

No matter what, leaks happen. There are no short cuts in correcting them. There are no magic sprays, tapes or powders that will stop a leak permanently, regardless of what the TV says. If you have a leak and want to fix it, you need to use the proper materials and the correct procedures. You need to use copper on copper and plastic with plastic.
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There is no logic when it comes to plumbing sizes. A sink faucet supply hose is a different diameter than a toilet supply hose. A kitchen sink supply line will not work for a bathroom supply line. Also, your toilet can have three different distances from the wall, and there are countless different toilet flappers and faucet washer sizes. Usually the best guarantee to getting the correct part is to take it with you when you purchase the new one.

 

 

 

Usually a good salesperson can tell you what parts you will need, you can help them help you by bringing in your parts. If that isn’t possible, take a picture to show them. There is nothing worse than having to run to the supply store several times, just to get a ten-cent washer. Bee and Jay Plumbing can recommend a reputable supply company in your area. Trusting your supply company is just as important as trusting your plumber.

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If you are taking on the challenge of your own plumbing repairs, make sure you have the right tools, supplies and parts before you start your job. More importantly, if a Do-It-Yourself repair seems overwhelming and you don’t know where to start, call Bee and Jay to assess the situation. The holidays are right around the corner. Bee and Jay won’t let a minor plumbing repair steal presents from under your tree.

A No-Water Emergency Might Not Be Because of Your Well Pump

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You’re on the other side of a lightning storm and all of a sudden you have no water. You panic at the thought of a costly well pump replacement and calling a plumber is the last thing you want to do….. Take a minute to read about our weekend.

Due to the severe lightning we had this weekend we had a record number of emergency no water calls- and amazingly enough- all of them had one common culprit…. the pressure switch….

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The pressure switch is the primary sensing device on your water storage tank which operates your submersible well pump and controls the cycling of your water system.

The first pressure switch we replaced this weekend was defective internally. The bellows diaphragm rotted, causing internal leakage and burnt out the switch control.

Another pressure switch was internally burnt out due to the lightning storm the previous evening and caused a power surge to melt the internal electrical components.

After a solid 24 hour block of dealing with what could have been our customers worst fear of having to pull and replace their submersible pump and all related equipment from their well…. we were able to give them their water service back with an inexpensive part- a primary component to their water system.

DIY Tips For Preventing Drain Clogs

DIY Tips For Preventing Drain Clogs

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PREVENTING DRAIN CLOGS

No plumbing problem is more common or more frustrating than a clogged drain. Drains can usually be cleared easily and inexpensively, but taking some simple precautions will help you avoid stop-ups. Proper disposal of kitchen waste will keep sink drain clogs to a minimum.

Following these suggestions can help keep the cash in your pocket instead of down your pipes!

  • Don’t pour grease down the kitchen sink. Ever.
  • Don’t wash coffee grounds down the sink. Throw them out.
  • Be sparing with chemical cleaners, particularly if you have brass, steel, or cast-iron traps and drainpipes; some caustic chemicals can corrode metal pipes and leave you with issues worse than clogs.
  • If used no more than once every few months, cleaners containing sodium hydroxide or sodium nitrate can be safe and effective.
  • Clean floor drain strainers. Some tubs, showers, and basement floor drains have strainers that are screwed into the drain opening. You can easily remove these strainers and reach down into the drain with a bent wire to clear out accumulated debris. And be sure to scrub the strainer.
  • Clean pop-up stoppers in the bathroom sink and the tub regularly. Lift out sink pop-ups once a week and rinse them off.
  • Every few months, remove the overflow plate on a tub and pull up the pop-up assembly to reach the spring or rocker arm. Remove accumulated hair and rinse thoroughly.

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Welcome to Bee and Jay on WordPress

Welcome to Bee and Jay on WordPress

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Welcome to Bee and Jay Plumbing on WordPress!

This is a place where we intend to share with you some tricks of the trade, post some how-to videos, and keep you informed on the latest and greatest plumbing & heating innovations…..

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