Saving on on-call costs for the suction truck service
Maintain your drainage system regularly and prevent a blockage in the drain to save you from having to call a vacuum truck during emergency service hours.
Symptoms of sewer blockages include slowed draining of the basins, odour problems in the sewer and strange noises in the sewer. Sugar gnats and banana flies can also be a sign that the drains are not all right or that there are moisture problems in the property.
A sewer blockage is often caused by a build-up of waste that does not belong in the sewer, which prevents the sewer from working normally. Such waste can include grease, food scraps, hair, toilet paper and children's toys. Excess waste is easily trapped in the bends of the drain, but over time it can accumulate almost anywhere in the drain.
To prevent sewer blockages, it is worth investing in not having to order an expensive truck service, especially during off-peak hours. You can prevent blockages by ensuring that no unauthorised waste enters the sink and by regularly servicing your drains. So make sure that nothing extra goes down the drain. Medical waste or paint does not go down the drain either. Many places offer recycling points for hazardous waste.
By following these steps, you will save on the cost of a suction truck service:
1. Don't throw anything extra down the drain
For example, food waste, hair and rubbish do not belong in the sewer.
2. Run hot water down the drain after each use
Hot water helps cloggers to pass through the entire pipe system instead of being trapped in the nodes of the drain, blocking the drain.
3. Empty and wash your drains regularly
Empty and wash out odour traps, floor drains, grease traps, cesspools, etc. as soon as it appears that the water transport capacity is deteriorating.
4. Open small drain blockages immediately
Open small drainage blockages as soon as it appears that the water transport capacity is deteriorating. For example, the toilet seat drain can be opened with a drain pump or a drain opener.
5. Have your drains photographed regularly.
On the surface, you can't tell much about the condition of the sewer. A drain survey is a good and inexpensive way to check the cause of a recurrent drain blockage and the general condition of the drains.
Sewage problems can usually be prevented, but the condition of the sewerage system deteriorates over time and waste accumulates in the pipes during normal use. Regular emptying of the various components of the sewer system, such as the grease trap, cesspool and separators, with a vacuum truck keeps the sewer system in good condition. Regular preventive maintenance is also cheaper than rush work caused by overfilling the manhole. The financial benefit of preventive maintenance can be thousands of euros.
Call us on 0100 2470 when you need preventive maintenance or immediate assistance. 24 Center also offers an annual contract for a housing association, commercial or industrial property.
