EdenFlo is a Proud Member of ComplyWorks and the BC Trucking Association

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EdenFlo is moving up and gaining more credibility by becoming a part of the BC Trucking Association and ComplyWorks.  Customers should take a minute to learn about what this means for them and how it can benefit them.  Both organizations have a good reputation and only take on businesses who are reputable and those who always provide high-quality work.

Who is the BC Trucking Association?BC Trucking Association Edenflo
This organization is a non-profit that was founded in 1913 and they strive to promote the interests of motor carriers in British Columbia.  The majority of the enterprises that this organization supports are small to medium size family businesses who have proven that they are reputable and good to their customers in providing a variety of services from hauling items to preventative maintenance and hydro flushing.  The motor carriers that they represent operate between 13,000 and 14,000 vehicles, according to the BC Trucking Association.

Who is ComplyWorks?Comply Works Edenflo
ComplyWorks is a company that offers a management solution to help in connecting contractors, individuals, and suppliers with companies by using web-based systems, according to ComplyWorks.  This system will work with the business that is using it and it can be adapted to the individual needs of the client in helping by monitoring relevant data to assist from pre-qualification to payment.  This organization uses a team approach to help companies get solutions to the issues and obstacles that they face so that suppliers and contractors can be engaged and to assist with keeping companies compliant with the various requirements.  This organization is always available to help those who are working with them to ensure that things are running smoothly and per all laws and regulations.

How Hydro Excavation Works

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Hydro excavation is a process that is neither mechanical or destructive and it works to excavate soil while vacuuming at the same time, according to H2X Hydro Excavation. When compared to other excavation methods, this one is far safer because it uses an industrial strength vacuum and pressurized water to get the job done. The vacuum tank will suck up all soil and water slurry as the soil is broken up so there is not a big mess left behind and the water used to do this ensures that underground utility damage does not occur. You will not need to do nearly as much labour, backfill, or restoration and the process is rather environmentally friendly.

What Can Hydro Excavation Be Used For?
This process can be used for a variety of things, such as different types of preventative maintenance and various forms of digging. Common uses include the following:

  • Remote digging
  • Piling hole excavation
  • Removal of debris
  • Daylighting/potholing
  • Slot trenching
  • Exposing utilities
  • Digging in the cold weather

Debris removal is something that can be used for preventative maintenance on your property and it is non-destructive and precise so there is no need to worry about something getting broken or damaged in the process. You can have this done to clean out and remove debris from many different types of structures and everything that is surrounding the area being excavated will not be damaged. If you have a catch basin, for example, you need to maintain this yearly and hydro excavation can be used to clean out the basin, clean up any spills, and remove sludge from it. This will help in preventing clogging and further issues related to your sump.

Property Managers: Do Your Property Maintenance Before the Rain Falls

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When you manage a property it is important to stay ahead of the upkeep or else it can pile up and cost you a lot more in the long run. Preventative maintenance will benefit all property managers, but you need to know when to do it and what you should be looking for. Things like the septic system and the structure of the building should be checked frequently just so you know how they are and if they are in good working order.

Check the Roof
Roofing starts to go bad over time and if you are not aware that it is bad, this can lead to water damage on the property. You want to check your roof at least twice a year just to make sure that nothing needs to be replaced or repaired. If things are looking bad, simply have them taken care of right away to prevent further damage.

Edenflo Property ManagementLook at Your Landscaping and Yard Features
Things like plants and trees, pools, fountains, and ponds all require some type of maintenance to maintain them. For example, hydro excavating can be done on all of these to keep everything in good working order and to remove tree stumps that are difficult and deep, according to EdenFlo. When it comes to plants, you want to know how to properly care for them during all four seasons.

Your Catch Basin
Most people keep an eye on the septic tank, but the catch basin tends to be forgotten about sometimes. Companies like Edenflo will be able to provide maintenance for your catch basin so that it is always in good working order and not causing problems for you or your tenants. A professional can give you information on how often maintenance should be performed.

Time to Prepare for the Winter Season

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Before winter hits it is important to do some preventative maintenance on your septic system to avoid issues when the temperatures drop, such as frozen water. There are a few quick things you can do to avoid any septic system issues throughout the winter.

Get Your Pipes Prepared
You will want to winterize your pipes even when you will be in the home all winter and using the pipes. Antifreeze chemicals can be helpful to avoid freezing and to do this, just pour some down the drains of the sinks in your home, according to EdenFlo. You can find antifreeze that is specific to septic tanks to winterize this component of your plumbing.

Empty Out the Septic Tank
You do not want to head into the cold weather with a septic tank that is near full or else you are at risk for issues throughout the season. Your tank should be emptied, pumped, and cleaned a few weeks before the weather turns frigid. On average, you want to have your septic system cleaned out once a year and a few weeks before winter is the ideal time to do it. This type of preventative maintenance will save you hassles and money.

Ensure That Water is Always Flowing
It is said that when water is not flowing well through the pipes, your risk of experiencing a septic tank problem is increased. Ensuring that the tank does not freeze is important and you need water to be moving adequately through the pipes to avoid this. Talk to a professional, such as those at EdenFlo, to get information about how to keep your pipes flowing and make sure to learn how to ensure that you do not experience water flow issues during the winter months.

Keep Your Pipes Clean With Proper Food Waste Disposal

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If you have a restaurant or another company that is in the food service industry you are surely well aware that grease traps need to be maintained regularly or else they can start causing you some problems. Many things go down the drain and this can lead to things like clogging the plumbing in your building leading to the water not being able to flow through.

Clogging and Water Backing Up With Grease Traps
The plumbing in your building can get clogged up and lead to water backing up, but the sewer lines around and near your building can also suffer clogs and this can lead to other area businesses and area residents also being affected and not being able to drain bathtubs or sinks, and not being able to flush their toilets, according to EdenFlo. Area businesses and homes can also experience flooding when sewer lines back up, causing raw sewage to flow into the house or building causing significant damage and posing potential health issues. If your building is affected by a sewer line backing up, you will need to immediately shut down until the mess is completely cleaned up, the building sanitized and disinfected, and the offending line fixed and this can cost you a significant amount of money.

Preventing Problems With Grease Traps and Pipes
Preventative maintenance is key is keeping your pipes and lines flowing smoothly. You will have to have grease traps put in to help prevent how much grease is able to get into the drain and the lines and these are able to intercept the majority of the grease, but you still need to keep an eye on things to ensure that your lines are patent and not at risk for becoming clogged.

Give us a call today to learn how we can keep your properties up to tip-top shape!

How Your Septic System Works

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Those who have a septic system should have a basic understanding about how it works because this will be helpful when it comes to things like preventative maintenance. There are two main parts that have different jobs to keep everything running efficiently and these include the actual septic tank and the drain field that works with it.

Taking a Look at the Septic TankHow Your Septic System Works with Edenflo
The septic tank is the primary component of your septic system and waste water will leave your home and travel to this tank, according to EdenFlo. Heavy solids will settle to the tank’s bottom and waste water is retained. Sludge is formed from solids that bacteria partially decomposes and you will see things floating and these include light particles and grease which will be on top of the water in the form of scum. Solids and scum are not able to get out of the tank due to outlet and inlet baffles and each baffle may have its own manhole cover. There may be a border in the centre of the septic tank that will divide it into two separate compartments so that sludge cannot get in into the drain field.

Learning More About the Drain Field
This is going to be a pipe that is between the distribution box and the septic tank. The waste water goes into the distribution box and then more pipes come out that are perforated and found within gravel trenches. This is how the water drains from the tank so that it does not get filled constantly and need to be manually drained and the water drains into the soil. The waste water will evaporate once it is in the soil and it is purified so there is no need to worry about microorganisms floating around the yard.

British Columbia Sump and Catch Basin Cleaning

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Sump pumps need preventative maintenance to continue running smoothly and efficiently.  This machine assists the drainage system by removing liquids to help in preventing flooding and other high water issues.  When this system is not used often, you need to have maintenance done about every five years, but if you use it often or live in an area that is not good for this type of pump, such as somewhere with a lot of mud or sand, the maintenance should be done at least every year.

Why It Needs to Be Cleaned
The maintenance you have done on your sump pump and catch basin is to ensure that all gravel, dirt, and sand are properly and thoroughly cleaned out.  If you let these things build up they can end up in the sump pit and can break the pump or cause clogging.  It is important to have maintenance done so that clogs are not able to form and start causing problems.  When you have a clog there is a risk that the house will become completely flooded and the sump pump motor burned out.  In this type of scenario, you may not even be able to get to the pump and the problems will just continue to compound.

Getting the Sump Pump and Catch Basin Cleaning Done
It is important to choose a reputable company that will completely and efficiently remove sand and debris and the water from your culverts, sanitary and storm pump stations, sumps, and catch basins, according to EdenFlo.  When the work is done right you can rest assured that you should not experience issues like clogs so that your system will continue to work effectively and not cause you any problems or hassles.

When to Use Video Line Inspections

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Performing a pipe inspection using a video camera is the simplest way to produce a visual inspection in real-time of interior water lines and underground sewer pipes. Using a flexible cable that is fabricated out of fiber optics, with an attached high resolution camera positioned at the end of the cable, allows the technician to have a complete view of the inside of the pipe. This helps to evaluate the condition of the pipe, and locate any obstructions. Once the blockage has been verified, it can be removed by a variety of options, to ensure its proper function.

Evaluating the Sewer SystemEdenflo Video Line Inspection

There are many reasons why a consumer would use a sewer video inspection to determine the condition of a pipe. This might be an evaluation of the sewer system, before purchasing a home. It might also be used as a way to identify the layout of an existing underground sewer system before making any changes to the plumbing system by adding on an additional bathroom. It can also be used to quickly locate and identify any type of issue with the sewer system to determine the best possible way to perform the repairs properly and economically.

Visually Identify Problems
By utilizing a video line inspection, the structure owner can save on future repairs. The inspection can quickly locate any break, or collapse in the drain line, or visually identify any problem, including corrosion, a belly pipe, leaking joints, offset pipes, or a blockage. It offers the viable information to properly diagnose any plumbing issue or to confirm the pipe’s condition.

A visual video line inspection works in any application including industrial, commercial and residential structures. It offers one of the easiest solutions for maintaining sewage pipes in British Columbia. It provides a real-time solution, where the technician can view on the monitor exactly where and what the problem in the drain line is.

Use Hydro Excavation and Hydro Flushing to Safely Expose Sensitive Utilities

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Hydro evacuation is a fast process that uses specialized water evacuating equipment that can quickly vacuum up debris, sludge, dirt, and silt safely. The process can be completed until the required depth and width has been achieved. The process of hydro evacuation offers a non-destructive solution that incorporates pressurized water and a high level vacuum system as an easy solution for digging.

The process of hydro excavation also creates a quick way to visually observe any existing underground utility that could be harmed in a traditional evacuating (digging) process. It can significantly outperform all traditional excavators, augers, and horizontal impact drilling rigs. Typically, a conventional digging project would require bulldozers, augurs, bobcats and shovels. Every one of these tools can cause significant damage to many of the hidden utilities including electric cables, optic cables, water mains, sewage pipes, and most importantly, gas pipes.

Minimizes Construction Delays
Many times, construction needs to be delayed, when an unexpected underground utility is located during the construction phase of any small or large project. This is where the process of hydro flushing and hydro evacuation can safely expose the sensitive utilities.

Because the equipment has the ability to use non-destructive methods to evacuate most holes sizes, it can be used to quickly set signpost, utility poles, concrete forms, and anchors in the exact position where required, without any potential to damaging sensitive underground utility or wires.

Because the system can so quickly evacuate all loosened debris, silt and sludge it provides the optimal working area. It minimizes the extensive restoration costs to bring the site back to its original condition.

The hydro flushing equipment also has the ability to remove any buildup scaling, sludge or debris from the interior of a pipe or drain to remove the blockage immediately.

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Time for Spring Cleaning – Book your Catch Basin Cleaning

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After any significant storm, it is always a good time for spring cleaning to ensure that the catch basin is free of debris and accumulated dirt. More than just a preventative measure, normal cleanings can ensure that the catch basin is flowing freely, and working properly.

A storm drain, or catch basin, in every neighborhood provides proper drainage of excess water that accumulates after a storm, or from melting snow. Many of the catch basins all across British Columbia experience high flooding throughout the year. It is imperative to remove debris and sediment that has built up and accumulated in the catch basins. Any debris that is left on the surface grates or catch basins will eventually decompose. The rotting solids will make their way into the waterways and can significantly reduce the levels of dissolved oxygen which would increase levels of bacteria in the water.

Remove Harmful Solids
Alternatively, by utilizing vacuum pumps and other devices, the equipment can loosen away all compacted material and remove the solids from the basin. In some areas, this spring cleaning process should be performed frequently as a way to eliminate any blocking of the system which could cause neighborhoods to flood.

Routine basin maintenance is essential because debris, sediment, leaves, trash, chemicals and other harmful pollutants can so easily enter the storm drains. By removing the debris quickly, the removal process can eliminate the potential of the harmful pollutants that could make their way into the beautiful streams, rivers and lakes of British Columbia.

Ideally, it is highly recommended to create and implement an effective catch basin maintenance schedule to ensure that storm water structures and catch basins are flowing freely. To maintain an effective sump capacity, it is recommended that the basin be cleaned before they are half-full or when quickly filling up with dirt, leaves and other debris after the winter months. This can significantly reduce higher pollutant loads and harmful discharges to the area surface waters.