Over the course of a year, we replaced four 100 gallon natural gas water heaters at this Tarpon Springs hotel. These heaters, which supply hot water for the entire building, had begun to leak. These leaks occurred one heater at a time so we replaced them on an individual basis as needed. The project required that we remove all of the existing piping from in front of the heaters, remove the old heaters then install new pipes and natural gas lines, as well as the new units. The biggest challenge we faced was disassembling each of the 500 pound existing heaters in the tight space and we had to use an electric stair climbing dolly to transport them out of the building for disposal.
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Calent Jetting Below Slab
Calent Jetting Below Slab
This project required us to remove hard, coral-like buildup in a water pipe (calent) that was a tie- in branch to the main pipe. The pipe was below the slab, which required us to wet-saw cut the slab Read More
Residential Sewel Replacement
Residential Sewel Replacement
The customer in St. Petersburg was experiencing sewer backups in toilets and the sinks in the house were not draining. We identified the bad exterior sewer section of the sewer line using our camera a Read More
St Vince Grease Trap
St Vince Grease Trap
Grease traps deteriorate and fail when the reinforcements rot. The user becomes aware of this when it completely fails or during an inspection while the tank is being pumped out. Some municipalities h Read More
Six Inch Private Water Main
Six Inch Private Water Main
We were contacted by an existing customer who owns an apartment complex because the water was bubbling up in their private roadway. Before we could start work we called for an emergency location for u Read More
Cognizant Water Cooler
Cognizant Water Cooler
We had completed a previous pipe replacement for this client and returned because the process they used to clean parts was pouring boiling water into their drain, which melted the PVC pipes below. To Read More
Water Service Feed
Water Service Feed
The water service that feeds a Regent’s Bank in Largo was failing and we were contacted to address the issue. We removed the asphalt that covered the waterline and found that a quarter-sized hole in Read More
Removal of a Section of Clogged Pipe at Manufacturing Facility
Removal of a Section of Clogged Pipe at Manufacturing Facility
This client has us come in on a regular basis to use a hydro jet to remove wax and starch from their production line. They produce water-proof boxes and on this particular visit they had experienced a Read More
Commercial Water Softener Installation at Assisted Living Facility
Commercial Water Softener Installation at Assisted Living Facility
We installed a commercial water softener system that was large enough to serve the entire assisted living facility building. The resin material in the water softener removes minerals and gives the wat Read More
Water Heater Replacements at Tarpon Springs Hotel
Water Heater Replacements at Tarpon Springs Hotel
Over the course of a year, we replaced four 100 gallon natural gas water heaters at this Tarpon Springs hotel. These heaters, which supply hot water for the entire building, had begun to leak. These l Read More
Lift Station Installationat Seminole Lanes Bowling Alley
Lift Station Installationat Seminole Lanes Bowling Alley
This client had a gravity sewer and we installed an 8 foot deep, 48 inch wide lift station, also known as a wet well. This two-day project resulted in a successful installation of the lift station, wh Read More
Dog Fountain
Dog Fountain
The Drain Team has completed numerous projects for Pinellas County and we were contacted again to install new drinking fountains at the Pinellas Animal Shelter. The goal was to replace water bowls for Read More
Hand Digging Around Utility Lines
Hand Digging Around Utility Lines
There was a small leak on a water service line leading to a building at a condominium complex. Once we identified the problem, we called to request an underground utility locate. Under the law, we nee Read More
Extra Storm Drainage Installation
Extra Storm Drainage Installation
We were contracted to install storm drainage at a condominium complex. While preexisting storm drainage was on the property, they needed an additional storm drain to address standing water in one area Read More
Industrial Bathroom Remodel
Industrial Bathroom Remodel
For this project we worked under a general contractor for the remodel of a men's locker room. Both the client and the contractor wanted to assure that there would be no drainage issues after the renov Read More
Residential Kitchen Line
Residential Kitchen Line
We were called to a home in Clearwater, Florida to address a problem with a clogged kitchen drain. Our technician went into the crawlspace beneath the home and found that the drain had a “belly” i Read More
Residential Shower
Residential Shower
At the Drain Team we address residential plumbing needs during new construction, remodels or failures. For this project, the homeowners experienced water damage from a faulty shower pan liner from a s Read More