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Are you ready to tackle your Spring projects? Don’t overlook your septic system. A properly maintained septic system can last a lifetime. I have outlined a few things to consider on your Spring checklist to care for your septic system. 1. If you had a lot of rain and snow this winter, or experienced any type of flooding you need to pay attention to your septic tank. Look for signs that dirt may have shifted around in your backyard, causing your septic tank to not be sealed properly. Check your...

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Are you ready to tackle your Spring projects? Don’t overlook the source of your drinking water. I have outlined a few things to consider on your Spring checklist. 1.Test your water. Spring is a good time to get your well water tested. Incorporating the annual testing into your spring cleaning routine will make it easier for you to remember each year. Water tests should be done by a certified lab. Compare your results to the EPA drinking water standards for public systems, which serve as good...

Do you want peace of mind in knowing that your sump pump is working properly? Sump pump alarms alert you to dangerous water levels in your tank before it becomes a problem. They are designed to sound an alarm, light a visual indicator, and/or send messages via text and email when there is a problem. In most cases, the alert will allow you to check it before your basement floods, saving you the headaches and costs associated with water damage. How does the alarm work? A basic audio/visual alarm...

Put simply, an electromechanical relay is a switch. Electromechanical relays are actuated electromechanically. It is typically actuated with an electromagnet. Relays contain several parts to make them work. The electromagnet controls opening and closing of the contactors in the relay. The armature is the moving part that opens and closes the contactors. A spring is also used and this is the part that returns the contactor back to its original position. A PLC is more or less a small computer...