One of the most common mistakes a business makes when starting operations is overlooking its building’s plumbing system. It can have significant consequences, especially for restaurants and hotels where a quality plumbing system is essential. Other businesses can end up losing a lot of money over something as simple as a water leak.
Pipes in a commercial building can cause trouble because of the following reasons:
● A clogged toilet, garbage disposal, or drain
● Running toilet
● Leaky faucets or spigots
● Low/declined water pressure
● Loose fixtures
● Wrong drain pipes
● Improper sealing
Fortunately, you can take some preventative measures to ensure you don’t end up with major commercial plumbing issues.
1. Check the water pressure
There is nothing worse than finding that your hotel shower has weak water pressure. If you own a hotel, low water pressure can give the guests a negative experience. You can test the water pressure in your shower systems and restrooms by investing in a pressure gauge. However, you may find it easier to hire a commercial plumber to inspect and maintain your system regularly.
2. Detect leaks
Summer is the best time to check for leaks since a long, freezing winter can negatively affect the pipes and nozzles. Since commercial spaces have several valves, nozzles, lines, and washrooms, you must rely only on a professional contractor’s services. Ask them to check faucets, showerheads, bathtub fixtures, pipes under the sink, the drinking water line, the pool, water softener connections, sprinklers, and spa for rust, corrosion, leaks, broken parts, and other signs of trouble.
3. Install a water softener
Hard water contains minerals that pollute your drinking water and also harm your plumbing system. Pipes and faucets will collect heavy mineral deposits if subjected to a regular flow of hard water. Install a water softener to protect your building pipes and improve the water quality.
4. Protect your toilets
If you run a hotel or restaurant, a defining customer experience isn't typically at the table. Inadequate water pressure, dirty restrooms, grimy soap dispensers, unpleasant odors, clogged toilets or sinks, leaky showerhead, and similar plumbing issues in commercial washrooms can negatively affect your business. Ask your building designer to choose low-maintenance tiles and rust-resistant plumbing materials. Using materials like HDPE plastic can prevent mold that results in awful smells and pricey replacements.
5. Opt for custom fabrication
Custom fabrication allows you to control the delivery of plumbing materials as per your time and budget. Custom pipes and plumbing parts save time, labor costs and deliver ductwork optimized for any design specification. You don’t have to waste time and resources to identify the right materials and contact multiple vendors. AMS offers custom parts and cut-to-order pipes for nearly any material, including PVC, steel, stainless steel, brass, and aluminum.
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