| December/2008
Happy Holdiays from the Tiger Team: Ross, Kathy, Jeff, Kimberly, Jon, Rick, Dave, Brian & Mike! |
| "Did I Remember?"
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Did you remember to remove your hose from the outside faucet before freezing? The damage may be done already, but make sure you disconnect your outside hoses from the faucet head (spigot, silcock, spout, etc.) if you have not already. Mark this on your calendar for next year! Hoses left on will freeze your pipes or break your outside faucet!
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| BIO-CLEAN |
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Bio-Clean is a special combination of natural bacteria and enzymes that DIGESTS dead organic waste (yuck!) found in your plumbing system: grease, hair, soap scum, food particles, paper and cotton. Bio-Clean is safe for people, plumbing and the environment. Many customers use Bio-Clean as a preventative measure.
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| Economy Times = Shower Times |
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Need another way to help save on your water bill? Take short showers and save baths for specials occasions. Replacing baths with showers: Savings of 2 to 5 gallons PER minute! The average tub holds 42 gallons filled right up to the top. Since most of us don't fill it this high, let's go with 38 gallons for good measure. A shower head has an average output of 2.5 gallons per minute. The average shower is 8 minutes! (check yourself here- shower sharks you know who you are)
Bath: 38 gallons VS. 20 gallons for a shower! If you have an larger than average tub or whirlpool, the volume can easily triple in water usage versus a shower! Tiger Team Says: Take a shower to save money! |
| "Where's The Bathroom?"
Around the World Translations for the most popular question! |
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Just for Fun! "Where's the bathroom?" -Did you know that this is the World's most asked question? Find your nationality, interest or heritage below and try to say how they speak it! Note* Some translations uses the word toilet. Sample taken of hundreds more!
Albanian - Ku ndodhet banjoja (nevojtorja)?
Arabic - Ain Alhamaam? Armenian - Our eh paghnikeh? Asturian - U''l ban~u?
Bosnian - Gdje je toalet? Bulgarian - Kade e toaletnata? Creole - Ki laplas twale`t-la? Croatian - Gdje je zahod? Czech - Kde je za'chod? Danish - Hvor er toilettet? Dutch - Waar is het toilet (W.C.)?
French - Ou`sont les toilettes?
German - Wo ist die Toilette? Greek - Pu' i'ne i tuale'ta? Hawaiian - Ai hea lua?
Hebrew - eifo ha'sherutim? Hindi - aapkaa snanghar (sauchalya) kahan hai? Hungarian - Hol a mosdo'?
Irish - Ca' bfhuil seomra na mban (f) / bfhear (m)?
Italian - Dove e' il bagno? Japanese - Toire wa doko desu ka?
Korean - Hwa-jang-sil-i O-die Isum-ni-ka?
Latin - Ubi sunt loca secreta? Ubi est conclave necessarium? Lithuanian - Kur yra tualetas?
Mandarin - xi-v> shou-v jian-zai-na li?
Polish - Gdzie jest toaleta? Portuguese - Onde e' o quarto de banho? Onde e' o casa de banho?
Romanian - Unde este toaleta?
Russian - Gde zdes tualet? Serbian - Gde je toalet? Slovak - Kde je W.C.? Swedish - Var a"r toaletten Turkish - tuvalet nerede?
Yiddish - vu iz der bodtsimer? Zulu - likuphi itholethe?itional | |
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| Tiger Talk Newsletter
December 2008 |
| Happy Holidays to Everyone!
Christmas and the New Year Season means family and friends celebrating, eating, and spreading cheer... right? From a plumbers viewpoint, it can also mean frozen pipes, broken down garbage disposals (I know I can get one more turkey bone in there) and cracked outside faucets (Did I leave the hose attached again?).
This month's Tiger Talk will give you tips on how not to freeze & be one up on Jack Frost! Also learn what to do if you do freeze. Plus, read about the hazards of plumbing discounts that are out there! See our Holiday promotions and read some fun plumbing trivia!
Wishing your family the warmest blessings and great memories this holiday season!
Happy Holidays!
Kimberly
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| Stop the Grinch!
Don't let frozen pipes ruin the Christmas Spirit! News You Can Use from
Tiger Plumbing's Owner:
Ross Kozora
Licensed Contractor
Licensed Journeyman Plumber
Past President of the Indiana State PHCC.
Past Teacher of NWI PHCC Plumbing School 
Hello! I would like to wish everyone a Happy Holiday and a Prosperous New Year! Winter is now upon us! If your pipes have frozen in the past, they will again. Now is the time to protect them. The biggest problem with frozen pipes is the cold wind. Under the right conditions, the wind will blow through cracks in the foundations, windows, doors and walls directly on the pipe and freeze or worse...burst them. Seal up those cracks with insulation or caulk.
Most of the time we don't get many "freeze ups" unless the wind is blowing. If you have a faucet that is prone to freezing, open the cabinet doors to let the warm air into the cabinet (this is a simple preventative solution to many broken pipes that are seen).You can also let the water run a small stream (about the size of a pencil lead). Water will not freeze if it is moving.
What to do if a faucet pipe is frozen? Get heat to it immediately. *DO NOT use a torch or open flame- the wood or insulation is very dry and very flammable. Use ONLY a hairdryer or electric tape (usually put on before it freezes), or heat gun.
WHEN A FROZEN PIPE BURSTS
Use Caution! When a pipe is frozen it will expand and break. KNOW where your MAIN SHUT-OFF is located in the house so that you can shut the water off if a break occurs. Do Not leave the house unattended if the pipes are frozen. When they thaw and break, your home could flood. (We have seen many people enjoy that tropical get-a-way to come back to flooded re-al-ity). So, before you think "Tropical" think "Main Shut Off"! For extended times away, turn your main water off. Show everyone in the house where the main water shut off is located and how to shut it off. All of these tips should help you protect your home this winter!
Merry Christmas! Ross |
"What Smells?"
That could be a tricky question in our line of business! But, we are talking Garbage Disposals here people.
Thanksgiving has passed, Christmas is coming and between those two holidays is a whole lot of extra stuff going down those disposals. From Aunt Millie's mashed potatoes to dumping fancy mocha lattes, all of the germs and different smells can add up! Freshen the blades by putting ice down the disposal. That helps break up the grime while it helps to sharpen the blades. Next, thrown in lemon pieces and orange slices, to help freshen it.
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Watching Every Penny?
Did you know that many plumbing companies are following Tigers lead to offer good coupons and discounts? Did you know that most of these companies have a fee JUST to show up to your home? So, they are offering you savings, but charge you anywhere from $50-$85.00 just to come out to your home!
How much are you really saving? At Tiger, we have no "trip" or "service" charge or "whatever" charge some plumbing companies call it - to charge you to just come to your house. So, with a charge of $75.00 just to come out and honoring $25.00 coupon...well, that is just not right. You are actually paying $50.00 Extra!
At Tiger, we are happy for your business and call to us!We know you have choices you can make. We are not going to charge you just to come out. . . And we are competitive in pricing while offering discounts and coupons.
PLUS! Once you are a Tiger customer, you will receive a TIGER CLUB MAGNET that allows for you to have additional savings at anytime! No hunting for coupons! That is the Tiger Difference!
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GARBAGE DISPOSAL SPECIAL! Whether yours seems like it is ready to quit or do minimal duty or you would like a garbage disposal added, SAVE NOW! $40.00 OFF all garbage disposal installations! *not to be combined with any other offer. Expires 2/28/08
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Water Commander! STOP FLOODING! SAVE!
 Stop Flooding without the need of electricity! No generator needed either! If your power goes out, the Water Commander still keeps on working! It works off of your home's water pressure.
Call Today for a Free Estimate!
$50.00 OFF Water Commander
*not to be combined with any other offer.
Expires 2/28/08.
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DID YOU KNOW? A Bit About Tiger Plumbing
Tiger Plumbing is Family Owned & Operated! All plumbing technicians are licensed by the State of Indiana. Ross Kozora, Tiger Plumbing's owner was Past President of the Indiana State PHCC (Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors).
Kimberly Blaesing- Tiger's Service Director is also the Executive Director of the NWI PHCC- bringing all area plumbing companies together to bring awareness and product knowledge to the trade of plumbing.
Located in Highland since 1982, Tiger Plumbing proudly serves ALL of Lake and Porter County! Did you know hiring a licensed plumber is the law? You can be assured that our technicians spent four years in the Indiana State PHCC Apprenticeship Program to become a Journeyman Plumber, plus years of on the job training! We are committed to 100% customer satisfaction. Experience the Tiger Plumbing Difference!
Call Tiger Plumbing Today!
219-838-1151
219-663-7331
IN LIC PC# 81060106
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