Actually, the FB page got hacked a while back (2 years) and nobody changed it back. Not the first time, either. I had the phone number and name hijacked at least four times that I know about.
My truck has full logos on all sides. If my truck isn't there, it ain't me.
I never connected FB with customers calling a plumber, anyway. When I need a tradesperson, Google is my first option.
Well, the Facebook page is updated: https://www.facebook.com/Ball-Plumbing-101442759938885/
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Monday, September 12, 2016
My New R.O. System
I like to drink water. Lots of it, but not out of the tap. For decades, I've had water delivered by a national company in 5 gallon jugs, but I always wondered about the Reverse Osmosis systems a few of my customers own.
My objections were 1) remembering to change the filters, 2) the dripping of the waste water made from the process, 3) the bulky units themselves.
I pulled the tap on one that addresses all three of my biggest concerns: brondell's Circle H2O+ water filtration system (sic).
1) This system has four filters that is (somehow) monitored and has an indicator light on the handle. Blue led is good, red led is bad. The manual states to replace every six months, but usage should play a big factor on when they get replaced.
2) Reverse Osmosis removes some elements from the water and the waste goes down the sink drain using a supplied part. The ones I've seen drip almost constantly, while this brondell (sic) model flushes the waste only when used. brondell states the savings is considerable.
3) My last objection is the bulk of other units. brondell's unit looks like a mini p.c. case with the tubes all neatly ordered. See pictures below.
The spout itself is really nice. It's a 10" tall goose neck with a very smooth handle reminiscent of some expensive European faucet. I used the sink's dishwasher air gap hole that was unused anyway.
All the parts I needed were supplied in the box including a sturdy ball valve. It took me less than an hour to install, but that's me and doesn't include the pre-fill and flushing all systems require.
I've had it for a day and it's good, so far. The taste is adequate and far better than regular tap water. I like my water at room temperature: not too cold and not too hot. I guess I will fill a glass jug and store it in the fridge for picky drinkers.
never forget flight 93--the real heroes of 09/11/2001.
My objections were 1) remembering to change the filters, 2) the dripping of the waste water made from the process, 3) the bulky units themselves.
I pulled the tap on one that addresses all three of my biggest concerns: brondell's Circle H2O+ water filtration system (sic).
1) This system has four filters that is (somehow) monitored and has an indicator light on the handle. Blue led is good, red led is bad. The manual states to replace every six months, but usage should play a big factor on when they get replaced.
2) Reverse Osmosis removes some elements from the water and the waste goes down the sink drain using a supplied part. The ones I've seen drip almost constantly, while this brondell (sic) model flushes the waste only when used. brondell states the savings is considerable.
3) My last objection is the bulk of other units. brondell's unit looks like a mini p.c. case with the tubes all neatly ordered. See pictures below.
The spout itself is really nice. It's a 10" tall goose neck with a very smooth handle reminiscent of some expensive European faucet. I used the sink's dishwasher air gap hole that was unused anyway.
All the parts I needed were supplied in the box including a sturdy ball valve. It took me less than an hour to install, but that's me and doesn't include the pre-fill and flushing all systems require.
I've had it for a day and it's good, so far. The taste is adequate and far better than regular tap water. I like my water at room temperature: not too cold and not too hot. I guess I will fill a glass jug and store it in the fridge for picky drinkers.
never forget flight 93--the real heroes of 09/11/2001.
Monday, February 22, 2016
Ball Plumbing Change of address
I have a new office: 1155 N. State St. #423, Bellingham, WA 98225---the Herald Building!
P.O. Box 31665 Bellingham, WA. 98228 is still valid for the important mail.
P.O. Box 31665 Bellingham, WA. 98228 is still valid for the important mail.
Sunday, February 21, 2016
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Bellingham Plumbers
Here is a unique toilet, even to me. Yeah, it's scheduled for a remodel.
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Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Trailer water heater
This trailer is an ancient--older than me even--model. The old water heater (pictured) was too big and looked to be a used one. I replaced it with a 30 gallon, which barely fit.
The after pictures didn't get taken, but it looks good.
The after pictures didn't get taken, but it looks good.
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Bellingham Kitchen Sink
We do almost everything including the kitchen sink. This job was replacing the sink, disposer, faucet and the drains below the sink. It was typical that the counter top had to be cut larger to fit the new sink. The cut was done by a counter top company.
This is now a very nice kitchen.
This is now a very nice kitchen.
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| New kitchen sink in Bellingham, WA |
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