E. Vaillancourt Plumbing & Heating Ltd
27 Warren Ave. L1J 4E9 Oshawa, ON, Canada

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You probably didn't know that plumbing is one of the most important aspects of dental office design. Codes and Regulations Not only are building codes important for safety, but they ensure that dental plumbing works as intended. A licensed plumber will be familiar with your region's building and codes and dental equipment requirements to ensure regulations are adhered to.... Water Quality A dentist's office requires sterile water for procedures such as surgery and routine teeth cleaning. Commercial buildings can have unreliable water quality, so your plumbing contractor will likely recommend a self-contained water system to ensure water quality. Pipes and Drainage Depending on the commercial space of the dental office, the plumber may need to design the plumbing around certain obstacles, such as the building being shared with other businesses. A dental office must ensure their dental plumbing doesn't interfere with the space of other tenants. Most dental offices require designated lines for nitrous oxide, which is a common gas used to relax nervous patients and children. Basins It's not uncommon for a dental practice to have multiple exam rooms, and each one requires its own basin, water supply line and outlet. Whether you are starting your own dental practice or opening a new location in Durham, Vaillancourt Plumbing can help you plan the scope of your dental water supply system. Next week we will further explore dental plumbing.

Let's wrap up our well water series with a list of benefits of having this type of water system. Cost The drilling and installation of a well is costly upfront, but over the long term it pays for itself. There is no monthly water bill. If you are a well owner you can access all the groundwater you want- for FREE! The only ongoing cost is for maintenance and electricity to power the pump.... Independence With your own private access to groundwater, you're not reliant on a municipal service to treat and distribute water to your home. Most beneficial minerals are removed through city sanitation measures, as well. You're also at the mercy of additional chemicals like fluoride, which are often added to the water supply without requiring consent from people drinking the water. There are risks of water contamination caused by aging city water pipes and infrastructure, which can corrode long before a replacement plan is in place. Health Groundwater goes through a natural purification process. After being thoroughly distilled through evaporation and precipitation, water flows through underground aquifers collecting minerals as it passes through layers of rock. These minerals such as magnesium, calcium, and sodium are vital to basic human functions. They also add a natural, pleasant taste to the water. These benefits are removed from municipal water, for the most part, during strict purification processes. Residents are left with bland tasting, nutrient stripped water.

If you have a well water system, it is important to maintain them regularly. This will help prevent breakdowns which can be costly, inconvenient and result in contaminated water. Each year a maintenance check should be performed, including: - A bacterial test... - Visual inspection of the wellhead, system components and other equipment - Inspection of water for any changes in appearance, odour and taste - Cleaning of the well if water is contaminated with suspended matter or cloudy, if there has been a decrease in the well's capacity or if a water test has resulted in a positive for biological activity - A static water level test should be performed which can be used to forecast the long-term yield of the well (most homes require a yield of 22 to 45 litres per minute) Other Considerations - Regularly inspect the well cover or well cap to ensure it is in good shape - Maintain a proper separation between your well, waste systems and chemical storage facilities - Do not use or store hazardous chemicals such as fertilizer, pesticides and motor oil near your well - Don’t try to service your own well- hire a qualified professional water well system contractor - Always use certified water well driller and pump installer Visit www.vaillancourtplumbing.ca to book an appointment with a licensed specialist for well water pump repair or installation.

While the initial set up of a well water system can be time consuming and costly, there are many long term benefits, such as no monthly water bill and having control over your own water supply. Some considerations before embarking on a well water pump system: Land If buying a home with a well system, or looking to build, it's important to become familiar with the land. Survey neighbouring homes to see if they've had any issues with their wells. Ask area authorities about of t...he condition of the groundwater and how deep they expect a well needs to be drilled. Ask about changing water levels through different seasons. Be mindful of any nearby contamination risks such as factories. Permits Each municipality will have required permits before well construction can begin. In most cases, contractors won't begin construction without all of the necessary permits. Location Choosing the best place for the most water yield is an estimate, but choosing an area with the least contamination risk is easier to determine. Always try to have the well site at a higher level of ground. Rainwater will carry contaminants downhill and if the well site in a low-basin area where rainwater collects, there is a higher risk that contaminants can enter through the well. Also choose a site at a higher ground level and well away from a septic tank, so any leaks won't lead to the well water. Be aware of potential disruptions or contamination from things like barns, livestock pens, streams or creeks.

If you are not on municipal water, there's a good chance you have a well. Have you ever wondered how the well water gets to your home? If you have a well, you probably have either a submersible or jet well pump. The pump is the heart of the well, as it pumps water out of the ground and delivers it to a designated water system. Another main component is a pressure tank. Most pressure tanks have a pressure range of 40 psi to 60 psi. When the pressure gauge indicates the water p...ressure is within this range, the water pump is turned off. That's because a sufficient amount of water is available in the system. The more volume of water, the higher the pressure. When water is used within the home or building, either from taps, washing machines or dishwashers, the pressure in the water tank naturally drops. When the pressure gauge indicates the tank's water pressure has dropped below the minimum range (40 psi), the pressure switch signals the pump to turn back on. When this happens, impellers in the submersible pump begin to spin rapidly, pushing water upward through the casing and the adapter. As new water is forced into the home or building through the water line, the pressure tank begins to fill back up gradually and the PSI on the pressure gauge increases. When the pressure tank reaches the maximum psi, the pressure switch signals the pump to turn off, cutting off water flow into the system. As water is used, the gauge drops and the cycle repeats all over again.

A well consists of casing, control box, pressure tank, pressure switch and a well pump. The well pump is the heart of the system- lets explore them in more detail. The well pump is the device that pumps water upward and into a home or designated water system. The type of pump required depends on the depth of the well and the amount of water required. Jet pumps and submersible pumps are the most popular kinds of well pumps, They use centrifugal force to force water upward. Spi...nning rotors, known as impellers, create a vacuum which forces water upward through the well casing and into the distribution system. Jet pumps are placed above ground and lift water through a suction pipe. This creates a vacuum with an impeller that drives water through a small nozzle. Jet pumps need to be primed with water because they use water to pump water. Shallow well jet pumps are used for wells that go down to a depth of 25 feet while deep well jet pumps generally go down 150 feet. Deeper wells would require a submersible pump. Submersible pumps have a wider range in depth- they can be used in wells as shallow as 25 feet up to 400 feet deep. Submersible pumps are submerged deep in the well just under the water level. Most of its energy is used to push water upward, versus sucking water from above like jet pumps do. Because of their efficiency, durability, and versatility in well depth, most modern well systems use submersible pumps over any other pump.