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Tim Paulk, the Lead Excavation Technician, demonstrating on how to fuse HDPE 4in. sewer pipe. Pipe fusion is a simple process that involves using a heating element to essentially melt, and press two lengths of pipe together. The joint connecting the High Density Polyethylene Pipe that is created with the pipe fuser is stronger than […]
How to Fuse Pipe: Pipe Fuse Explanation & Demo
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Harts Plumbing & Excavation:
Underground pipes are often installed in segments. These segments can range anywhere from 2’ to 20’ or more. Sometimes some of these sections will shift causing their alignment to become offset. Most sewer lines built from the 1800’s all the way up through the mid-1980’s were constructed by putting together a large number of short […]
Offset Joints and Sewer Problems
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Harts Plumbing & Excavation:
Water Line Installation with Harts Plumbing & Excavation Tim Paulk, the Lead Excavation Technician, working with 160 ft. trench, digging about 30in. deep and installing 1in. HDPE polyethylene water pipe from the water source all the way to the house.
Open Trench Water Line Installation
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Harts Plumbing & Excavation:
No matter what your sewer lines are made of, they are susceptible to sags and bellys. A sag, or belly in your pipe means that part of it has sunk down to a lower level than the rest of the line. If your sewer lines are made of PVC, they are more susceptible to sags. […]
Sags and Bellys in Sewer Pipes
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Harts Plumbing & Excavation:
Cracks and fractures inside sewer pipes may have a variety of different causes. These causes can include poor original installation, poor soil bedding, root penetration, or deterioration due to the age of the pipe. Not only can cracks and fractures in your sewer lines affect the structural integrity of your pipelines, but can also allow […]
Cracks and Fractures in Sewer Lines
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Harts Plumbing & Excavation:
Holes in your sewer system is a serious problem. Depending on the size of the hole, it may cause very expensive issues for you and your sewer line. Some common causes of holes in pipes include deterioration, roots, and poor construction. Holes in your sewer system can cause the soil surrounding the pipe to erode. […]
Holes in Sewer Pipes
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Harts Plumbing & Excavation:
Structural defects or obstructions (such as sags, root intrusions, or offset joints) in a pipe can cause debris to build up. Debris buildup can also occur when inappropriate items are flushed or poured down your drains. This buildup of debris will cause the flow of your pipes to become obstructed, and if severe enough may […]
Debris and Grease in Sewer Lines
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