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Famous and often controversial rockstar Ozzy Osbourne was a plumber's apprentice before getting into the music industry.
The word "plumber" dates all the way back to the Roman Empire. In Rome, pipes were originally made from lead, which is "plumbum" in Latin. People who worked with lead were called Plumbarius, which was eventually shortened to the word we use today.
The term "plumbers" was a popular name given to the covert White House Special Investigations Unit established during the presidency of Richard Nixon in response to the leaked "Pentagon Papers" documents. Their job was to plug intelligence leaks in the U.S. Government relating to the Vietnam War; hence the term "plumbers".
The average person visits the toilet six to eight times a day. During these six to eight visits to the toilet a day, each individual uses approximately 57 sheets of toilet paper.
You have a 1 in 10,000 chance of being injured by a toilet.
Thomas Crapper is commonly thought to have invented the first toilet, though is not true. A man by the name of Arthur Giblin invented the first effective flushable toilet. He was an employee of Crapper's and sold his patent to Crapper.
The first toilet paper was invented in 1880, but it didn't come on a roll. Instead it came as a box, like tissues.
Scott toilet paper has been around over a hundred years. The company developed its toilet paper on a roll in 1890.
72.4% of people place their toilet paper to be pulled from over the roll, rather than under.
The toilet uses more water than any other appliance in the house.
More toilets flush during half time of the Super Bowl than during any other time of year.
A third of people flush their toilet while they're still sitting on it.
Rats can survive being flushed town toilets. On top of that, they can often return to the dwelling they were in via the same route.
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Casey's Plumbing
"Great people, great service, no need to look anywhere else."
Kieth Robins, Sherwood
"Very pleased with your company. I'll be recommending you to others". Jo Hodges, Milwaukie"Excellent - Explained everything well. Even made friends with my dog". Ross Wine, King City"Thom was great! Professional and good about explaining the process". David Bleyle, Beaverton"Great workmanship; competent and skilled". Ken Moss, Gresham"We found all of your people to be professional, friendly and considerate". Michael Lowe, Beaverton"The best! I am continuing to recommend you guys". Carol Smith, Beaverton"I saw my neighbor using you guys and knew they only use good companies". Patricia Treece, West linn"As usual, work was performed promptly and explained in detail". Dan Ziglinski, TigardThanks to all for the above comments!
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 Southern Potato Salad Original by Song Lady - This version was edited by Uberplumber - Yum Yum! 5 patatos 8 eggs 2-1/2 cups celery, chopped 1 cup sweet pickles (to taste) 1/2 cup of sweet pickle juice 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup spicy mustard 1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup cottage cheese 1/2 cup green bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped onion (Preferably Walla Walla onions) salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes; drain and chop. Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil; cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water; peel and chop. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, eggs, celery, sweet relish, garlic, mustard, mayonnaise and salt and pepper. Gently mix together and serve warm.
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 July 2011
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Greetings!
It's great to be back from our little mini - vacation in Lincoln City. Bill and I go there several times a year to unwind and recharge our batteries. How about you? Maybe you are one of the lucky ones who were able to unwind at places like the one shown above in Australia. Anyway, like Bill and I, we both hope you are having a great summer and taking time to recharge your batteries as well.
Now that summer is well under way, many plumbing and electrical projects have started with many more yet to begin. If you are considering a plumbing or electrical project, don't delay. Not only (as we all know) will this beautiful weather be gone before you know it but there are some fantastic bargains right now on everything thing from whole house re-pipes and drain cleaning to electrical panel upgrades and whole house rewiring.
For example, you can get a new water heater installed with a Premiere Plus Whole House Re-Pipe. And, our electrical division is offering whole house surge protection with any Premiere Plus
electrical panel and service upgrade*. Just mention this E-Newsletter when scheduling your work to receive your on the spot special offer.
Bill and I are recharged again and looking forward to bringing you the finest plumbing and electrical service in town. As always, it's a pleasure to have this opportunity to serve you and I thank again for your patronage.
Until next month,  Brenda Casey / Owner and Operations Manager Casey's Plumbing Metro's Best Electric Rooter n Drains * Cannot be used with other discounts, offers or work previously performed. BACK TO TOP
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We Charge The Same Rates 7 Days A week - No Extra Charge for Weekends (Excludes holidays) | |
503-620-9111
Although we have been a "7 day a week" company for years, it seems that there are still many who aren't aware of this. Being available to our working families (which of course are the majority of you), has always been important to me.
No need to take time off. Schedule a Saturday or Sunday call.I promise that you will get the same top notch service at the same price as any other day.
Don't need a weekend appointment? Schedule a call on Wednesday and we'll apply the entire dispatch fee towards the work (a savings of $157.50 )
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MORE THAN JUST A 20% SAVINGS
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including 20% off any work performed*. They also receive special treatment when calling in for a service call; they go to the front of the line regardless of how many non-Diamond Club Plus customers were on the board. A Diamond Club Plus member will receive a FREE annual plumbing and electrical evaluation to ensure your system is safe and operating smoothly. And finally, it's FREE! The $14.95 monthly dues accumulate in an account to be used for future work. So let's say that you've been a member for 10 months and now need some plumbing or electrical work done. You will now have accumulated around $150.00 that can go towards that work. So there you have it; it really is FREE. Finally, if you are interested in becoming a member, do so now. Because we couldn't possibly accommodate all of our clients, we limit the membership to 22% of our customer base. So what are you waiting for? Why not sign up today? Just call, 503-620-9111 and tell them you want special treatment too and are ready to sign up for the Diamond Club Plus. *Does not apply to larger bid type work. Back To Top |
| The Phantom Flush wastes thousands of gallons of water down the drain!
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Have you ever awoke in the evening to what sounded like one of your toilet's flushing? If you have, you may have noticed an unexpected spike in your water bill too. The phantom flush is actually the toilet tank leaking water into the bowl. Once the water level is down, the faithful fill valve returns the water level to its' normal capacity. This is the sound you are hearing. Often times, the fix can be inexpensive and easy to perform. (See below).
The most common culprit to this "phantom flush", is the toilets flapper. If it is worn, you can generally tell just by looking at it. You can find replacement flappers at any home improvement outlet.
Another possibility is that the water level just may be out of adjustment. As you can see above, the overflow tube has a line towards the top of it. This is where the water level should stop filling. If the fill valve is out of adjustment however, the water may continue to rise until it begins to pour into the "overflow tube". When this happens, the toilet will just run and run until corrected and / or adjusted with the float adjustment screw.
These small little annoyances, running toilets, phantom flushes, can become huge annoyances when friends and family begin to arrive for the holidays. So it really is a good idea to deal with them now. And fear not; if you find yourself over your head or just don't want to tackle it, we're there for you!
For any help or questions, please call,
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Tips for hiring a contractor
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Check with the CCB (verify contractor's license), before asking for bids or entering into any agreements with a contractor. When checking a contractor's license: - Verify the contractor is actively licensed. This means the contractor can legally work in Oregon, has a surety bond, provided proof of liability insurance at the time of application and insurance renewal*, and assures that you have access to the CCB (Construction Contractors Board), Dispute Resolution Process.
- Check the contractor's history of complaints (disputes) and any other licenses associated with the contractor's name.
Get more than one bid from licensed contractors before making a decision. Don't automatically accept the lowest bid. A higher bid may be worth the price in better materials or workmanship. If you get a very low bid, the contractor may have made a mistake or not bid everything. If the bid is too low to make a profit, they may use cheaper materials or take shortcuts. Ask for references. Check with previous customers. Were they satisfied with the work? Was the work completed on time? Did the contractor return phone calls? Check the BBB (Better Business Board) and Angie's List for records of complaints and / or praise. Learn as much as you can about the contractor you are hiring. Read "Building/ Remodeling Checklist" and "16 Ways to Avoid Remodeling, Repair and Construction Problems" for a more comprehensive list of issues to consider when hiring a contractor. *Many insurance companies do not contact the CCB when the policy is cancelled since they are not required by law to do so. Consumers may want to verify coverage is still in effect. The above information was taken straight from the CCB as we believe they are your best resource for checking lincensing. If you have any questions or need to schedule a plumbing service call, please contact us at... 503-620-9111
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I could really use your help on this:-)
Just one more time please:-)
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First of all, I want to thank you again for entrusting us with your plumbing needs. You really are important to us and I want you to know that we will always be there for you when you need a plumber or an electrician.
Now the hard part. I have always hated asking people for favors but I could really use your help right now and it won't cost you anything.
Our culture is going through a historical change right now due to the ever growing popularity of the Internet. And most of this is good. However, there are some real tragedys as well. Specifically, the ease at which anyone and everyone can make a posting about a business. We have received a number of unfair and some even untrue, reports on the Internet and there is little we can do about because of the anonymity of the Internet.
The truth be known, 98.5% of all our clients are very happy with our services. The trouble has been that only the grumblers have taken the time to express themselves about our services on the internet.
Here is where I need your help. If you were happy with our services, I have attached two links that you could go to and express your experience with Casey's Plumbing. If this email looks familiar, it should. Last month I sent this to you and needed some help on City Search. There are several internet reporting sites but the three I am most concerned about is City Search (thanks for helping out there - it really was a great help), Angie's List. Angie's List and Yelp is where I need your help now. See below for more information. Thanks so much in advance for your help.
TO POST YOUR POSITIVE REVIEW OF CASEY'S PLUMBING, PLEASE GO TO THE LINK BELOW. Click here for Angie's List Note: You must be signed up with Yelp to do a posting but this is free and only takes a couple of minutes and the link below will direct you through the short process. If you don't have an Angie's List account, you can also sign up at the above link for a small fee. (The small Angie's List fee is really worth it if you need any kind of services from time to time.) Even if you can only post at one of these sites, it would really help and be greatly appreciated:-) Thanks again for your help. | |
Brenda Casey / Owner and Operations Manager
Casey's Plumbing Inc.
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A Word From Bill Casey
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It's getting to be a real problem in our world today. Innocent homeowners call contractors looking to have work performed on their home.
A service person shows up, and the homeowner doesn't think twice about letting that person into their home. They presume that person is honest and coming to help them with their problem. All too often these seemingly innocent calls turn tragic.
Not long ago, I read about a Florida woman who was killed by a registered sex offender who was performing work in her home. In another instance, a service technician in the Minneapolis area was convicted on several counts for stealing from customers' homes. In yet another story, an unsuspecting housewife in Missouri hired a contractor only to have him call back two weeks later and make lewd remarks over the telephone. What if this guy had done more than just make telephone calls? You don't think about this possibly happening until it's too late.
You and your family deserve to feel comfortable and safe in your own home; to live life without fear. Women home alone with small children, the elderly, or the disabled shouldn't have to be wary of their security when calling a contractor. As a person who's been in this industry for years, it sickens me that this has
become an issue... but it has.
Knowing this, we have made a commitment to you and all of our loyal customers. You will never have to worry about a person from our company that enters your home or be concerned about their true intentions. As a service to you, every single one of our employees is background checked and drug tested. No criminal or drug addict will ever wear one of our uniforms. We have one of the most difficult hiring processes around, and only people of high moral character are given the opportunity to be employed by us. We then take these hard working people and provide them with the best technical and communication training offered in the country. So, you'll know that when one of our people shows up, they're upstanding citizens who are eager and able to help you with any and all of your home's needs.
Many contractors in the home services business do not bother to practice such stringent policies... But that's what distinguishes us from the rest. Indeed, recently when screening applicants to fill an opening we had for a journeyman plumber, only a very small percentage passed the drug screening. And these people are now working for someone!?
When you call Casey's Plumbing, Rooter n Drains or Metro's Best Electric, you know you're dealing with professionals who care about your personal safety, the safety of your family, and the well-being and security of your home. We feel that's the least we can do for you.
Thanks your continued patronage.
Sincerely,
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