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Clothes Dryer Safety
Very few people realize the danger of clothes dryer fires. However, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there are an estimated annual 15,500 fires, 10 deaths and 10 injuries due to clothes dryer fires. Several hundred people a year are also subjected to carbon monoxide poisoning from improper dryer vent setups....
Compact Dryer
We also offer two types of compact dryer (spin dryers) which can be used with our counter top washing machine. The first compact dryer offers the following benefits: Works in only 2-3 minutes 11 lb capacity for wet laundry, 5 lb capacity for dry laundry 3100 rpm spin speed Portable, only weighs 33 lbs...
Dual Compartment Septic Tank
Some experts believe that a dual compartment septic tank does a better job of settling solids than a single compartment septic tank. A dual compartment septic tank has two compartments. The first is usually longer, about twice as large as the second compartment. One of the disadvantages is that a dual compartment...
Drain Field Ground Water
Drain field ground water problems are pretty common in this country. This is particularly true of shallow ground water. The people that get really sick from it are the young (because their immune systems are not fully developed), the old (because their immune systems are getting weak) and people that...
Conventional Septic System
Advantages of a conventional septic system: Lower cost Simple design, no pumps to burn out or clog up Septic contractors familiar with design Disadvantages of a conventional septic system: Not all locations are suitable for conventional septic systems. These reasons include but are not limited to lack of space for a...
Concrete Septic Tank
Concrete septic tanks are used in most septic systems. One of the main advantages they have over fiberglass and plastic septic tanks is that they are less prone to “floating” due to the fact they are much heavier. Concrete septic tanks do have one main drawback. Because they are much...
Commercial Septic System
Commercial septic systems are similar to residential septic systems in some ways. For example, they are both used in areas not served by municipal sewer systems. However, there are some special considerations to be taken into account, such as: Higher volumes and/or faster flow Harsher cleaners and chemical in wastewater...
Cesspool
What is a cesspool? A cesspool is an underground pit into which sewage is discharged. They used to be the standard type of household waste disposal system and still can be found in older homes. There are a number of problems associated with cesspools. First of all, cesspools do not do a...
Chamber Septic System
Chamber Septic System Information Page In a traditional system the trench is filled with gravel. The uneven shape of the gravel performs 2 functions: The voids in between the gravel are filled with oxygen (most of the time) and these pockets of oxygen allow aerobic bacteria to exist. The voids...
Biodegradable Detergent
The vast majority of detergents, particularly the brand name detergents, are not biodegrable. They contain chemicals such optical brighteners, dyes, artificial fragrances, and a number of other non-natural ingredients. You can read about this in more detail in our laundry detergent ingredients article. In general, if the ingredients contain words like “ionic...
Agitator Washer
In top-loading machines, the washer’s agitator moves the clothes in water and detergent to get them clean. The agitator also helps remove detergent from the clothes during the rinse cycle. The agitator typically turns clockwise about 3/4 of a revolution, then reverses direction. This process moves the clothes down the...
Aerobic Septic System
What are Aerobic Septic Systems? Aerobic septic systems are used in situations where standard septic systems are not a viable option. In many cases, aerobic systems and septic protectors are used to replace failing septic systems. Aerobic systems are similar to septic systems in that they both use natural processes to treat...
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Clothes Dryer Safety
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Compact Dryer
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Dual Compartment Septic Tank
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Drain Field Ground Water
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Conventional Septic System
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Concrete Septic Tank
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Commercial Septic System
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Cesspool
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Chamber Septic System
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Biodegradable Detergent
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