On demand water heater descale procedure

Posted on February 20, 2012 by admin

It is essential for you to see why you have to perform flush procedure on this water heater. It is valuable and you have to keep it in perfect condition for as long as possible. Another reason is to maintain the efficiency on the machine as close as possible to the initial level, by preventing scale buildups on inside of the heat exchanger. In result you will maintain low operating cost and worry free water heating system.

The procedure is fairly easy but if you do not want to get your hands dirty – call a trained and certified technician.

Step One: shut off the lower handles – cold and hot water supply.

Step Two: hook up one hose to the pump and the other end to the available cold side port.  The second hose goes from the port on the hot side strait into the bucket.

Step Three: turn off the gas supply.

Step Four: pour the vinegar in the bucket and open the valves with the connected hoses.

Step Five: connect the pump to a power source.

Step Six: let the liquid circulate for 45-60 minutes.

Step Seven: unplug the pump, close the valves, and disconnect the hoses.

Step Eight: open the cold water supply and flush trough the hot side with clean water for 30 sec.

Step Nine: close the hot flush port and open the hot outlet valve to restore hot water supply to the house.

Step Ten: open the gas valve and turn the power off/on to the tankless water heater.

We hope this information was helpful.

 

Flush procedure on tankless water heater

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When do i know if i need new water heater

Posted on February 18, 2012 by admin

In the old days there were not too many to choose of different water heaters but now it is hard for us to make a decision. Depending on your hot water habits  you can modify your system and have state of the art equipment or stay simple and have the conventional configuration.

If you are not certain what to get, just have a plumber take look.

BG Plumbing will appraise your home and your preferences and will suggest options for you to choose from.  You can visit our web site to see installations we’ve made and you may find your configuration and style.

Tankless water heater

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Worthy, helpful and competent.

Posted on December 14, 2011 by admin

The owner of BG Plumbing was prompt and found the simple cause of an odd leak we had not been able to do again.  He fixed several other small things that another person had not taken the time to consider and fix properly.  He never try to sell me more but fixed our problems simply and even gave us a discount because he felt he hadn’t done enough work to charge his fixed price for coming out. I’ll definitely call him again and truly recommend him for his honesty and quality work.

Heather O.  Union City   11/21/11

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What do i need to know about Plumbing permits and regulations in San Jose, CA

Posted on December 5, 2011 by admin

Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical Permit Information

An electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permit is needed for most work.
An electrical permit is obtained for any change to a wiring system.
Mechanical permit is required to replace a furnace or add an air conditioning system, but not to make modifications to existing system.
A plumbing permit is needed for any new plumbing work or for replacing a water heater.
These permits are sometimes referred as trade permits. The work under these permits may be associated with a building permit for a task, or may stand alone for specific projects.

Why do you need these Permits?

California Code and the City of San Jose regulates the process to ensure that it is safe and code compliant. City inspectors provide inspections for permitted work to verify compliance with the appropriate code.
In addition, permits and inspectors watch to safeguard people and property from jeopardy that may happen from improper installation. Examples of the benefits of pulling a permit include:

Plumbing Permit
Inspections ensure that drainage systems, water piping, gas piping, and water heaters are all installed correctly.
For a water heater, earthquake straps are inspected because they prevent structural damage and the gas pipe from rupturing during an earthquake.

Where can I get these permits?
You can obtain a permit at the Development Services Center, in your city.

BG Plumbing Team

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San Jose Plumber. Plumbing in San Jose CA, Gas pipe installation and leak repair

Posted on December 5, 2011 by admin

I had a gas leak under our house and called 3 contractors to come out and give me an quotation.  Tsanko was the first to show up, during the 1/2 window he gave me, and came right on time.  It took him a number of trips under the house to find the leak, without having to pressurize the pipes because we could not insulate our stove as it was too big and heavy to move.  T. was here about one and a half hours checking all the pipes and finally found it.  He gave me a very detailed explanation of what was wrong and what is needed to fix it, along with an report of what went to what on my gas system, which I didn’t know.  T. knew I was bidding out the job to 2 other contractors and never pressured me.  The price he gave me seemed more than reasonable.The 2nd guy came out and I explained to him that the first contractor found the leak, so he didn’t even had to look under the home himself. He took off and came back about 20 minutes later with an outrageous $1000 price for 4 hours of work.  Too unprofessional.The 3rd person came out and actually went under the home, but did not find the leak.  Said he’d have to pressurize the pipe to find it, and would bring someone back to help move the stove to turn it off.  Since T. spent so much time already and had found the problem and was kind enough to explain everything to me, I awarded him the job.  He was back right on time the next day and fix the leak.  He checked every single joint all the way to the gas meter to make sure he repair everything.  I was very happy with his performance and his work ethic.  I’m very happy to have found Tsanko and will no longer “bid” out the process if I ever have a issue again because now I “trust” him and would of course call him again, if we ever have another plumbing problem.

K.R.
Fremont, CA  11/06/2011

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I already have a plumber I can count on

Posted on November 29, 2011 by admin

Tsanko is great. I had a leaking upstairs shower valve, it was leaking quite a lot so I was getting nervous it was going to be a expensive fix. We cut up the back wall to see exactly where the problem was coming from, and we knew which place of the valves it was coming from. Then, I called several plumbers to give an estimate of the fix. Two of the plumbers came, looked at the problem and said they want to change out the entire faucet, which will also require opening up more wall, maybe breaking our old rusty galvanized pipes, costing hundreds of dollars. (It’s an old house) It would also be at least three hours.
BG Plumbing came and said the fix is very simple, swap out the diverter stem, since that’s the part the leak is coming from. I was having doubts since the other two guys told me you’d have to swap out the complete valve, and he carefully explained to me that the housing itself is just a piece of brass, even if you swap out the brass, it’s going to continue to leak. It’s the insert that’s leaking. It made sense and he fixed it in 30 minutes costing a little more than a hundred. We tested it and there was no leaks.
Few days after, another leak happened in the same bathtub after my roommate showered, I was starting to have doubts about Tsanko’s fix. However, I tested the shower, and couldn’t reproduce the problem, and was completely stumped. I called him, and he came right away at 9pm at night, and he quickly found the problem. The problem only shows up if the faucet is dripping slowly, and my roommate hadn’t turned off the handle all the way. It was basically bad caulking plus the back washer being worn out. He suggested the easy solution of just caulking up the gaps. This visit was completely free!

I was impressed by a few things:
1. Unlike the other plumbers, he was able to exactly pinpoint the problem. I’m sure if the other plumbers replaced out the whole valve, they would’ve fixed the leak as well, but that would’ve been cost more money, and dangerous, since my pipes were old and I wasn’t ready to re-pipe a bunch of pipes right then.
2. He explains the problem and can show me what’s happening
3. He came out in the evening as soon as I called, and said that it would be on him.
I now have a plumber in San Jose, CA I can count on explain things to me so I can understand exactly what’s the problem and how to fix it. T. is knowledgeable and willing to help. I’ve already recommended him to my friends.

Tracy W.   10/05/11

San Jose, CA.

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I got Tsanko as a Plumbing Contractor in 2010, and i hired him more than once

Posted on November 21, 2011 by admin

I’m a very happy customer of BG Plumbing. Last time I called them it went like this. The line to the kitchen area broke and I had to shut off the water to the whole house to. It happened on a Saturday night… I called BG right away and they came over on Sunday morning (and I live in Berkeley)! He made the repair efficiently and answered all questions in detail. Basically he saved the day!

Marco Zandonadi
Berkeley, CA

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Plumbers in San Jose Plumber services On-demand

Posted on November 21, 2011 by admin

Finding the Perfect Plumber for the Job At some point every household is going to need a plumber. Plumbing may be considered a modern marvel but also can ruin our estates. A simple dripping faucet or small leak in an ignored pipes can bring devastating and costly outcome. Some issues are quick fixes and with just a little know-how there are a few common corrections that can be performed. But it’s significant to know when a professional is needed. The work isn’t necessarily difficult. While much of it is beyond the abilities and knowledge of the average homeowner and an easy project can end up costing you way more than if you had called an experienced contractor. Locating an expert can be the difference between a perfect outcome or a complete catastrophe, so it is important – use care while looking-for him. Obviously if your water heater tank is flooding your apartment or it is time for repiping, you aren’t going to have time to be selective. Your first thought will probably be to call the first guy you come across in the yellow pages and since time is precious you may have no other choice. That’s why no matter where you live – Fremont,Sunnyvale,Union City or San Ramon or elsewhere in Bay Area, it’s a good idea to have contacts before you actually need it.

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