In many cases, cold temperatures and freezing pipes can wreak the most havoc on pipes. However in Florida, where it doesn’t get as cold, burst pipes are mostly caused by stress in the pipes from increased water pressure or corrosion. In many cases, a clogged toilet or other clogged pipes can cause pressure to build up in the pipes. Over time, the inner pipe walls cannot handle the pressure and will rupture. This is especially likely if your pipes are already weakened or damaged. The most common culprit for weakened or corroded pipes is chemical drain cleaners. The active ingredient in chemical drain cleaners is lye. While lye eats away at clogs and can clean your drains, it also corrodes your pipe walls, creating weak spots and areas that are more likely to rupture.

Many things can cause toilets to become clogged. Some of the most common culprits include: Simple clogs usually refer to a clog that comes from something such as flushing too much toilet paper, or flushing non-water soluble items down such as diapers or paper towels. When technicians refer to a foreign object clog, that means something not meant for the toilet has been flushed. In these cases, it typically is a child flushing a toy down the toilet. Regardless of the type of clog, the experts at Tampa Bay Plumbing have the tools and experience to get your toilet working properly again.

Many homeowners trust these units to counteract the negative aspects of having hard minerals in their water. Water is considered hard if there are high levels of minerals such as calcium and magnesium. These substances cause your water to taste bad and can damage your plumbing appliances. Water softeners work by using a tank filled with salts to neutralize the minerals in the water before it goes to your taps. The salt in the tank creates a brine solution that replaces the magnesium and calcium with sodium. In turn, this makes your water safe to consume and use in your daily life.