Escape the heat and relax in the air conditioning. While you’re chilling, take a stab at the word search from the most recent Robert Bair Services News From The Bair Den Newsletter. Can you spot the words air condition, furnace, and plumbing? Print it out and give it a try!
A customer of Bair Services had just moved into a new home. Unfortunately,her cat,Gucci,wasn’t too happy with the move and became stuck hiding in some pipes behind the water heater. We ended up cutting the drywall on the other side of the water heater to rescue the cat. Gucci emerged full of drywall dust, but was otherwise unharmed. Our customer was happy and thankful to have her feline companion safe and sound in their new home!
This is just one example of how Bair Services helps customers solve problems, whether it’s a plumbing issue or a trapped pet that needs rescuing!
These systems are used to prevent flooding during power outages; keeping your family & home dry.
Sumpro is a two battery back-up system which is sold separately from the sump pump.
•powers your existing sump pump during a power outage
•Works with any 115 V sump pump up to ½ HP
•Made in USA & has fully automated charging system
•Microprocessor based system AquaNot is a pedestal style pump
•Heavy duty 12 volt motor and positive contact float switch
•Stainless steel column & shaft
•Electronic 25 amp charger to maintain & recharge battery
•Pump alarm
•12 month warranty or warranty extended to 36 months with the purchase of Aquanot battery by Zoeller Self contained submersible back up pump
•pressure activated diaphragm switch for immediate activation
•24 volt operating system
•50 gallon per minute at 5 ft. head
•will cycle as normal pump at 40 cycles per hour for approximately 50 hours
•3 year limited warranty
There are many options and also reasons to choose a certain type of back-up system. For instance professionals take into account the size of the sump pit, the average amount of water needing to be pumped up & out, the diameter of the drainage pie & more. For these reasons we suggest our customers get the opinion of a professional licensed plumber who actually takes a look at your unique circumstances.
With over 35 years serving the Western Suburbs we are the areas experts on sump pumps & battery back-up systems.
For cleaner drinking water take back the tap! If you are concerned about the quality of your water at home call your plumber to install a water filtration device in your home so your family can have safe & healthy drinking water 24/7. Whole house or point of use (at faucet) filtration is available at an affordable price.
If you want to save money, drink cleaner water and do the right thing for the environment please read the following information:
Many Americans drink their water out of plastic bottles—a convenience that stuffs landfills, clogs waterways and guzzles valuable fossil fuels. Americans spent nearly $11 billion on over 8 billion gallons of bottled water, and then tossed over 22 billion empty plastic bottles in the trash. More than 70 million bottles are consumed each day in the U.S. drain 1.5 million barrels of oil over a one year span.
Bottled costs us a thousand times more than water from our faucet at home, and it is no safer or cleaner. The bottled water industry spends millions a year trying to convince you that their product is somehow healthier than tap water, when in fact that’s just not true. Take Back the Tap is a non for profit organizatio who campaign to get consumers to ditch bottled water. they say “As much as 40 percent of bottled water started out as the same tap water that we get at home.” A Natural Resources Defense Council study found that, with required quarterly testing, tap water may even be of a higher quality than bottled, which is only tested annually.
The plastic used in both single-use and reusable bottles can pose more of a contamination threat than the water. A safe plastic if used only once, #1 polyethylene terephthalate (PET or PETE) is the most common resin used in disposable bottles. Also as #1 bottles are reused – which they commonly are – they can leach chemicals such as DEHA, a known carcinogen, and benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP), a potential hormone disrupter ( both in men and women). According to the Journal of Environmental Monitoring some PET bottled-water containers were found to leach antimony an elemental metal that is an eye, skin, and lung irritant. And ….because the plastic is porous you’ll likely get a swill of harmful bacteria with each gulp if you reuse #1 plastic bottle.
Do not keep bottled water in the car. When the bottle is heated or frozen the chemicals leach into the water.
Avoid plastic bottles altogether with a metal water bottle that can handle a variety of liquids, including fruit juices and that won’t leach chemicals into your beverage. Klean Kanteen’s stainless steel bottle is lightweight, durable, and entirely chemical free. Avoid detergents that contain chlorine when cleaning Klean Kanteens; chlorine can corrode stainless steel. Another attractive alternative to plastic is the aluminum Sigg bottle with a taste-inert, water-based epoxy lining. Independent lab tests commissioned by the company found that the resin leached no detectable quantities of BPA, while other unlined aluminum and polycarbonate bottles subjected to the same conditions did.
Tips:
- If you are concerned about the quality of the water from your home tap – have it tested!
- Call a reputable plumber for an easy to maintain home water filtration system. There are many types of filtration systems available – let your plumber know what your specific concerns are and he will let you know which system will best suit your needs.
- Clean drinking water -not only is it good for you and your family but homes that have engery efficient equipment and water filtration systems sell faster in this tough home market.
- If you have concerns about the plastic bottles leaching chemicals into the water your drinking there are better bottles on the market for about $20 – several sizes are available – some are made especially for a child’s small hands – see below for bottle information. There some very cool looking designs – choose a different pattern or color for every day of the week!
Visit www.foodandwaterwatch.org and take the pledge to take back the tap, promising to choose tap water over bottled whenever possible and to support policies that promote clean public tap water for everybody. And meanwhile, invest in a safe, reusable bottle.
Better Bottles
Kleen Kanteen stainless steel water bottle w/ cap, 27 fluid ounces ($17.95; www.kleankanteen.com)
MLS Stainless Steel Thermos Bottle, 1 liter ($22.16; www.mls-group.com)
Sigg resin coated aluminum sport bottle, 25 ounces ($19.99; www.mysigg.com)
Nalgene HDPE Loop-Top Bottle, 16 ounces ($4.53; www.nalgene-outdoor.com)
Check out this video on bottled water at youtube
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEyo7X0u_fA
and for more info … http://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/water/bottled
We would love too!
The most rewarding part of our profession is knowing that we fixed the problem and it will stay fixed for years to come.
We not only fix the problem ~ we take care of all the details like the Village permit/inspection process and we call Julie to help assure that we don’t damage any cable or power lines while digging.
Tight Spot? No Problem! We will come prepared to get the job done right with the proper sized equipment and knowledge to get your home’s comfort system up and running as quickly and painlessly as possible.
For your piece of mind…We are Licensed, Bonded and Insured. Your technicians were hired based on their background and integrity. All of our employees have had a background check and drug test.
Save 40 to 50% on the cost of Heating and 25% on the cost of Cooling.
The amount of tonage needed for the system will determine the depth of the well(s). Geothermal uses narrow Verticle Wells or Horizontal Wells(trenches).
Which type is right for you? It depends on your yard/site.
At this site in Burr Ridge – drilling took several days – two verticle wells were drilled. Each well was 400 feet deep.
Please call and speak to Bob (aka Robert Bair) for more information.
630-964-1700
Geothermal Heating & Coooling system is polution free. This system uses the earths constant 55 degree tempurature to make both heating & cooling from one peice of equipment called a heap pump. This unit is an electrically powered device that uses the natural heat stored in the earth to heat and cool your home.
To use that stored energy, heat/cool is extracted from the earth through a liquid medium (water or antifreeze) and is pumped to the heat pump exchanger. The heat pump is a self contained sytem which is comprised of a blower, compressor, water heat exchanger and an air coil. In summer the process is reversed and indoor heat is extracted from your home and transferred back to the earth through the same liquid.
Geothermal heat pumps do not emit carbon monoxide or other pollutents. The systems is environmentally friendly as well as an energy saver.
The Federal Governement is now giving homeowners a 30% tax credit if they install this energy efficient system. That means you can save almost 1/3 on the cost of this system. That is the most generous tax credit we have seen yet and it’s because the government is trying to get us to switch to more efficient heating & cooling systems.
30% Tax Credit Availble in 2009. You could receive about $12,000 from the Federal Government.
Geothermal is the most energy efficient heating & AC system availble today!
This is the cable that is inserted into the wells.
The grout above is an important component and is added to wells after the pipe loop is inserted into the well. This grout is used so that the lquid within the pipes makes good contact with the earth.
Here is a link to a great article called “Geothermal HVAC gains the spotlight”. Basically the article is geared to Manufacturers and HVAC companies. I hope that you will feel a little more confident in this technology knowing that it has credibility. The science and historical data behind Geothermal is there. And yet only a small few reap the energy cost savings which is HUGE – 50 -70% on the cost of heating & cooling.
Here at Robert Bair Services we are aiming to get more customers using Geothermal because it works, saves money, is less polluting and you’ll be laughing all the way to the bank when your neighbors are crying about the high cost of energy. Today only 1% of the market are using Geothermal to heat & cool their homes & business’.
Check out the article in the Sept 2009 issue of Supply House Times by copying the link below into your browser.
Geothermal HVAC Gains the Spotlight – Feature Article – Supply… Geothermal HVAC Gains the Spotlight by Jim Olsztynski September 1, 2009 …
http://www.supplyht.com/Articles/Feature_Article/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000658447
Tramco Sump Pump
Stop worrying about your basement flooding; this Tramco Sump Pump is the best available pump on the market today. This pump is not new to the marketplace; it has a long history with a great track record with of years of service in the Chicago area. It is built right here in Chicago and is used in commercial & residential applications. Some commercial applications are bank vaults, schools, churches and other areas where there would be extreme hardship if water damage would occur. Recently we have also done many residential installations where the homeowner has incurred hardship due to last year’s heavy rains. Many of our customers not only had to replace the basement carpet, drywall & furniture but also some had recently installed furnaces & water heaters. Many homes in the area had well over $10,000 in damages. An average sump pump last 3-5 years but this pump is built to last 40 years with a 10 year manufactures warranty. We are so confident in this pump that Robert Bair Services is personally extending the warranty another 10 years.
THIS PUMP PURCHASED & INSTALLED BY ROBERT BAIR SERVICES NOW CARRIES A 20 YEAR WARRANTY!
Tramco also has a very reliable lift station. Many villages (including Downers Grove) are offering financial assistance to put in a lift station.
Call Today to set up an appointment to have a Tramco Pump or lift station installed at your convenience.
We also offer other types Battery Back-up systems for power outages that sometimes occur during rain storms.
Check out this you tube video on Bio Clean. Copy and paste this link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3-AyjgZlOQ
BIO-CLEAN is… a blend of bacteria and enzymes. The bacteria are natural, not genetically-engineered. The enzyme concentration is the most powerful on the market.
SAFE
Bio-Clean is non-poisonous. It creates no heat, no fumes, no boiling. It does not attack live tissue nor inorganic materials, only organic wastes like grease, hair, food particles, paper, cotton & sewage. This makes BIO-CLEAN safe for people, plumbing and the environment. BIO-CLEAN changes the waste particles into water, carbon dioxide and mineral ash which run harmlessly out of your waste system. These elements are then available for plant life.
EFFECTIVE
Within an hour after pouring the bacteria into the drain, the bacteria begin to eat their way into the waste that has accumulated on the sides and top of the drain pipe. This is their natural food. They digest the waste and spread throughout your system, cleaning it completely.
MULTIPURPOSE
• Residential and commercial applications
• All drain and sewer pipes, including:
Kitchen Sinks
Lavatories
Bath tubs
Showers
Floor drains
Laundry drains
Septic tanks and drain fields
Garbage disposal odors
Grease traps
Sewage ejector sumps
Outdoor outhouses and cesspools
R.V. & boat holding tanks
Lift Stations
Cat Litter Boxes
ECONOMICAL
• 100 drain treatments per 2 lb. container
• 2lb. container treats 1,000 gallon septic tank
• Eliminates the need to clean grease traps and cable drains
• Eliminates the need to buy dangerous chemicals
• Eliminates the need to buy deodorant blocks (urinals.)
• Eliminates costly compensation to employees that have been injured by using dangerous chemicals.
ONLY $39.95 OVER THE COUNTER.
SORRY NO DELIVERIES EXCEPT DURING A SCHEDULED SERVICE CALL
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY FOR INDOOR AIR QUALITY
Ultraviolet light is nature’s way of controlling microorganisms. Outdoors, germs are naturally regulated by the ultraviolet light from the sun.
How the ultraviolet disinfection system reduces microorganisms indoors
The UME-Series equipment produces ultraviolet light at the specific wavelength of 254nm (nanometers). At this wavelength the UV light is most effective at inactivation. As an airborne microorganism passes through your heating and/or air conditioning system, the UV light from a UME-Series unit penetrates the organism’s membrane and alters its genetic material (DNA). With altered DNA, the microorganism will no longer be able to reproduce—making it effectively harmless. Further, without the ability to reproduce, and due to the short lifespan of most microorganisms, the population of them in the air diminishes rapidly and dramatically.
Adding UV to your heating, ventilation and air conditioning system can reduce allergy symptoms.
60,000,000 people in the United States are affected by allergies, and mold is one of the 5 most common allergens. The dark, cool and moist surfaces that typically exist in HVAC systems are very favorable places for mold growth. Applying UV light in these vulnerable areas can make a huge difference in the spore counts in the air. UV applied in the recirculation airstreams passing through an HVAC system can make a significant reduction in the mold spore counts in indoor air. By reducing the density of mold spores, the indoor air quality is enhanced and allergy symptoms reduced.
Multistage Indoor Air Treatment
A revolutionary whole house air treatment system that is effective against all indoor air contaminants.
A whole house air treatment system that is effective against all indoor air contaminants. The whole system occupies little more space than most standard HVAC media air cleaners.
We use technology to create healthier indoor air and to reduce odor causing contaminants.
Call Today and your whole family will breathe easier!
630-964-1700 or 708-352-0343
