The Ejector vs. The Grinder.

No, this is not some cataclysmic wrestling match coming to The Peoria Civic Center.  Ejector and Grinder in this case refers to different sewage pumps.  Pumps are considered high volume/low pressure submersible solids handling pumps.  Sewage Grinder pumps have cutting blades that grind the raw sewage before passing it through the discharge line.

Which pump is right for you?  A sewage ejector pump is a good choice when pumping to a pressurized sewer main, when covering a longer distance, or if the sewage has to be lifted to a much higher level.  An ejector pump is correct when pumping sewage to a septic tank or when pumping sewage to a gravity sewer main.

Now, this is one dirty job where you do NOT have to be an expert!  Just call Dave Bailey at Dave Bailey Plumbing serving Morton, East Peoria, Pekin, and the surrounding area.  Let Dave’s team roll up their sleeves and determine how to keep your drains flowing smoothly.  Call Dave Bailey Plumbing at (309) 265-6788.

HOWL-ZOO-WEEN, Oct 18-19th

HOWL-ZOO-WEEN

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"HOWL-ZOO-WEEN is held on both Friday October 18th & Saturday Oct 19th 5:30-8:30.

Calling all ghosts and ghouls, join us for our annual event. With a trick or treat trail through Africa, magic shows, a costume contest at 7:00 each night, and so much more, come out and enjoy this family friendly event."

 

 

What is that Small Tank on my Water Heater?

It is called an expansion tank installed on the water supply pipe to the water heater.  The reason for its existence is to deal with the thermal expansion of water as it heats up in the water heater.  IF water pressure gets high enough it can damage valves in plumbing fixtures, joints in supply pipes and yes, even the water heater itself.

Are you aware that Thermal expansion ALWAYS occurs in water heaters?  Like most substances in nature, water expands as it is heated.  This happens over and over every day inside of your Peoria area home’s water heater after some hot water has been used in the house, and cold water flowing into the water heater is heated.

We wanted you to know more about the purpose of this invaluable appliance sitting all alone in your garage.  At Dave Bailey Plumbing we know all about water heaters in and around Pekin, East Peoria, and Morton.  Eventually they need to be repaired or eventually replaced.  When that time comes call us at Dave Bailey Plumbing.  That’s (309) 265-6788.