Not Every Bay Area Plumber Can Shut Off Your
Water Without Leaving You Dry – We CAN.
In Fact, That’s Just Another Tuesday For Us
When Gilead Sciences couldn’t risk a water shutoff, we sprang into action.
When it comes to emergency plumbing services in the Bay Area, some jobs are just too complicated and too high-stakes for many plumbers to even consider. The Bay Area sees a lot of plumbing problems – from sewer line replacements to pipe excavations to hot water heater replacements.
But too often, a job comes up that the other guys consider too much work to complete.
Not for Facilities Plumbing & Drain – no job is too big or too small to give our absolute best.
So when Gilead Sciences needed an urgent pipe excavation WITHOUT shutting off the water to their facility, Facilities Plumbing & Drain stepped up to the plate.
Our Investment In Cutting-Edge Technology Pays Off
In most plumbing jobs, plumbers will shut off the water to make the process – whether it’s a pipe excavation or sewer line replacement – easier.
But it’s not just about ease and convenience – it’s about safety. With the water on and going through the pipes, no plumber can do the job efficiently.
That’s when our pipe-freezers come in.
Pipe Freezers To The Rescue
Due to our commitment to investing in the most cutting-edge plumbing equipment for residential and commercial plumbing needs, we had a pipe freezer on hand that would freeze the water around the problem area WITHOUT causing problems by shutting off the water to Gilead Science’s facility.
It goes without saying that shutting off the water supply to a medical facility results in immediate and devastating consequences.
Imagine being scheduled for surgery, and there’s no water to sterilize the medical equipment. Your doctors and nurses can’t wash their hands between examining patients. Sensitive tests involving bloodwork and genetic information can’t be completed safely without proper sanitation.
All of which require a steady, uninterrupted water supply.
It was a daunting task, one that we had never dealt with before. But as professionals, our job is to deliver outstanding service – no matter the size or complexity of the job.
The Right Tools For The Job
After learning about the urgency of the situation and the high stakes, we knew it was a job for our pipe freezing unit. This compact yet powerful piece of equipment is one of the best ways to quickly and reliably freeze the pipe.
We simply attach the unit to a pipe, and it freezes pipes up to 4 inches in diameter. And that’s a world of difference from standard pipe freezers, which can only freeze pipes up to 1 – 1.5 inches in diameter.
In fact, many plumbers don’t even HAVE pipe freezers, leading to the ‘professionals’ turning down jobs that require more innovative solutions than simply shutting off the water supply.
Smaller, less powerful pipe-freezers may be suitable for projects with smaller pipes, such as residential projects. But Gilead Sciences – a medical facility – is no residential project. They needed a pipe freezer that could safely and effectively freeze large-diameter pipes, up to 4 inches.
And that’s what we’ve got.
Since we knew what was at stake, we didn’t waste any time. We froze the section of pipe, killing the water flow to allow a safe and effective repair. We replaced the damaged section without disrupting the critical day-to-day operations of Gilead Sciences and its medical facility.
The Best Equipment = The Best Service
Since we knew what was at stake, we didn’t waste any time. We froze the damaged section of pipe and replaced it safely and efficiently, without interrupting the important day-to-day business of Gilead Sciences and its medical facility.
Gilead Sciences and other commercial facilities throughout the Bay Area know Facilities Plumbing & Drain as the experts to trust.
So, when your business’s septic needs replacing or your home’s toilet is backed up for the third time this week, you know where to find Facilities Plumbing & Drain. Book an appointment today!