Friday, March 28, 2014

All about lift stations!





WHAT ARE LIFT STATIONS?

Waste-water lift stations are facilities designed to move waste-water from lower to higher elevation, particularly where the elevation of the source is not sufficient for gravity flow and/or when the use of gravity conveyance will result in excessive excavation depths and high sewer construction costs.
Lift stations are used to reduce the capital cost of sewer system construction.  When gravity sewers are installed in trenches deeper than three meters (10 feet), the cost of sewer line installation increases significantly because of the more complex and costly excavation equipment and trench shoring techniques required.  The size of the gravity sewer lines is dependent on the minimum pipe slope and flow.  Pumping waste-water can convey the same flow using smaller pipeline size at shallower depth, and thereby, reducing pipeline costs. 

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Pump Outs Unlimited Inc is well equipped to get any job done , no matter how big or how small. 
For a free estimate feel free to call our office
(305)620-7005

Located at 9405 NW 109 St. Miami FL 33178

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Smoke Tests for detection of plumbing leaks




In plumbing a smoke test forces non-toxic, artificially created smoke through waste and drain pipes under a slight pressure to find leaks. Plumes of smoke form where there are defects. This test can be performed when the plumbing is brand new, but more often it is used to find sewer gas leaks that may plague a building or an area. Any sign of smoke escaping can be considered a possible site for sewer gas to escape. Sewer gas typically has a rotten egg smell and can contain methane gas, which is explosive, or hydrogen sulfide gas, which is deadly.


Plumbing smoke tests are also used to find places where pipes will spill fluid, and to check sanitary sewer systems for places where ground water and storm runoff can enter. Smoke testing is particularly useful in places such as ventilated sanitary sewer systems, where completely sealing the system is not practical.


When smoke testing a sanitary sewer system it is helpful to partially block off the section of sewer to be tested. This can be done by using a sand bag on the end of a rope. The sand bag is lowered into the manhole and swung into position to partially block lines. Completely blocking the line can cause water to back up and prevent smoke from escaping through defects. Smoke testing may not be done after rain or when ground water is unusually high as this may also prevent detection of defects.

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Let the experts do it, don't try this at home or well at work anyway. lol

The answer is simple....No.  Never add bleach, emulsiļ¬ers, enzymes or any other chemical to the grease trap.  These agents harm the natural bacteria that eat grease and oils in grease traps. Bacteria consume fat, oil and grease in the trap, turning them into water and carbon dioxide.

The sure fire way to maintain your grease trap is peak working condition is proper maintenance.
Call us today and we can send you a free, no obligation proposal for grease trap maintenance.

Need a new grease trap installed? We do that too!! Call us today! (305) 620-7005

Monday, March 24, 2014

Serving All of South Fl for over a decade! Call us for an estimate today!





Unlike water that goes to the sanitary sewer system, storm water is not treated or filtered before it is discharged to the ocean. Polluted runoff can have harmful effects on wildlife and the recreational uses of streams, creeks and beaches. only clean rainwater can be discharged to a storm drain. All work, construction, cleaning and other activities conducted outdoors must be carried out in a way that prevents waste-water and contamination such as trash, debris, dirt, construction materials and hazardous materials from entering storm drain systems.

Need your storm drain pumped out?! 
Don't hesitate! Call/Email us for a FREE proposal. 

Pump Outs Unlimited
9405 NW 109th Street Suite 5
Miami, Fl 33178
Phone: (305)620-7005/(800)283-1495
Fax: (305)620-7004
Email: info@pumpoutsunlimited.com

www.pumpoutsunlimited.com

Friday, March 14, 2014

Friday is hereeeee!!! Have yur checked everything off your To-do list??!!!

PUMP OUTS UNLIMITED INC

    Proper maintenance of a Storm Drain is no easy task. However, over the past 22 years we have mastered the techniques needed to service storm drains properly. Let us help you! Call us today for a free estimate! 305.620.7005


Our friendly and knowledgeable office staff would be more than happy to answer any of your questions. You can also browse through our website www.pumpoutsunlimited.com 
where you will be able to check out our company thoroughly. We realize that you have a choice when choosing a drains service provider and we thank you for your time and consideration! Wishing you a wonderful Tuesday from your friends at Pump Outs Unlimited!


Monday, March 10, 2014

Drain Fields




There are a number of different septic systems, each with its own design. The conventional system is the one most commonly used in North Carolina. It consists of three main parts: the septic tank, the drain field, and the soil beneath the drain field.
The septic tank is a watertight concrete box about 9 feet long and 5 feet tall. It is buried in the ground just outside the home. The tank is usually precast from reinforced concrete and can be purchased from concrete manufacturers. While typically designed with a 1,000-gallon liquid capacity, the size of the tank is legally determined by the number of bedrooms in the home. The tank temporarily holds household wastes and allows a small amount of pretreatment to take place.
The tank is connected to the drain field by a buried pipe. A typical drain field consists of two to five trenches excavated into the subsoil. In many systems, a distribution box or a flow divider helps move wastewater to each trench. In most conventional septic systems, the trenches are 3 feet wide, 2 to 3 feet deep, and 9 feet apart. In each trench, a 1-foot thick layer of washed gravel or stone is placed around a 4-inch-diameter perforated distribution pipe. After the trenches are covered with soil, the area must be landscaped to keep surface waters from ponding over the drain field.
The drain field has also been called the nitrification field or the soil absorption field. The sole purpose of the drain field is to deliver wastewater to the soil. The soil purifies the wastewater by removing the germs and chemicals before they reach the groundwater or any adjacent surface waters such as rivers, lakes, and estuaries.

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Thursday, March 6, 2014

Hydro jetting!





Pump Outs Unlimited specializes in Hydro-Jetting to clean your drain and sewer lines. Hydro-Jetting is the only process that can actually clean your sewer and drain lines. It uses water under high pressure to scour the pipe walls clean of grease, debris, roots, sand or dirt and flush it all out and away downstream. It is truly amazing what a full size Hydro-Jetting machine with a rotary nozzle will cut through.
Because of its effectiveness, Hydro-Jetting has become the industry standard for sewer and drain cleaning.
We provide service to restaurants, hotels, schools, shopping centers, food processors, industrial sites, property management companies, plumbers and contractors.

Contact us today for a free estimate! 305.620.7005




Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Pump Outs Unlimited




We offer: Grease Trap Cleaning / Pumping Out, Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Survey A & B, Portable Toilets, Grease Trap Installation and Repairs, Lift Station Cleaning / Pumping Out, Lift Station Maintenance, Lift Station Repairs and Installation, Lift Station Pumps & Parts, Jetting Services, Camera Inspections,Parking Lot Drain Cleaning, Storm Drain Cleaning, Smoke Test, Plumbing Services,Back flow Services and Certifications, Vac-Con Services, Pump Out Services

So many places, So little time! If you're in need of service in any of the following locations. Feel free to give us a call.

FLORIDA SERVICE AREAS 
Miami-Dade
Hialeah
Miami Beach
North Miami Beach
Coral Gables
Doral
Sweetwater
Westchester
Pinecrest
Kendall
Aventura
Surfside
South Miami
Miami Shores
Sunny Isles Beach
Miami Lakes
Hialeah Gardens
North Miami
Opa-Locka
Homestead
Key Largo
Marathon
Davie
Pembroke Pines
Weston
Hollywood
Miramar
Southwest Ranches

PUMP OUTS UNLIMITED INC.



9405 NW 109 St. Suite #5 Miami, Fl 33178
Office: 305-620-7005
Fax: 305-620-7004
24/7 Line: 1(800) 283-1495
Email: info@pumpoutsunlimited.com






Monday, March 3, 2014

Don't wait for the rain...service your storm drains!!!

Storm Drain maintenance is not a job for the faint hearted. 
It's smelly, long, complicated tedious work... but we love it!
Pump Outs Unlimited INC takes pride in providing exceptional service at a cost effective price. We focus on making YOU happy. We try our best to establish a special relationship with each and every client.

If you're interested in Storm Drain maintenance, servicing and or cleaning: Feel free to contact our office (305) 620-7005 

Our friendly staff will assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.


Pump Outs Unlimited
9405 NW 109th Street Suite 5
Miami, Fl 33178
Phone: (305)620-7005/(800)283-1495
Fax: (305)620-7004
Email: info@pumpoutsunlimited.com

www.pumpoutsunlimited.com