March 16th, 2010
Once again, Canadian Leak Detection will be exhibiting at the yearly Home & Garden at the International Centre located at 6900 Airport Rd in Toronto between March 18-March22. This is a great opporuntity for personal one-on-one discussions with our leak experts about any leak related issues you may be experiencing at home or at work. Bookings can be made right off the floor for your convenience. Free fridge magnets!! You can find us in the Pool & Patio section. We look forward to hearing from you!
For more information please check out: www.internationalhomeshow.ca
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January 28th, 2010
Freeze-Fighting Tips Can Avoid Burst Pipes and Expensive Damage
Toronto, ON (Grassroots Newswire) January 2010 — Remember the old adage that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure? It’s true of many things including winterizing your water pipes.
“Every year, according to the Insurance Information Institute, insurance companies pay out over $1.5 billion to property owners who report various weather-related disasters, including rupturing water pipes,” says Paul Gavel, owner of Canadian Leak Detection in Toronto. But if you follow some basic winterizing procedures, you can avoid both the cleanup and the cost.
Gavel offers these tips for protecting your pipes against the ravages of Old Man Winter:
Before freezing weather:
- Advise all household members where the main water shutoff valve is located in case of emergency.
- Make sure hoses are disconnected from outside faucets.
- Make sure water pipes in unheated parts of your home, including crawl spaces, are insulated.
- Seal all openings in the basement around the foundation, windows, and doors.
- Pipes in your basement that are close to windows should be insulated.
- Drain all underground irrigation systems.
During freezing weather:
- If a water pipe freezes, NEVER thaw it with an open flame. You may start a fire! Use hot air from a hair dryer, the exhaust from a vacuum cleaner, heat lamps, heat tape, or electric heaters.
- Make sure you heat all rooms of your house that have plumbing fixtures. Water pipes in unheated rooms are subject to freezing and could cause extensive damage.
- If your sinks are on an outside wall, you can leave the cabinet doors open to allow the heat from the room to enter.
- An incandescent light bulb can be used to thaw pipes slowly, by placing it next to pipes that are frozen (Be sure to keep the bulb away from combustible material.)
- Keep meter box lids closed during winter months to prevent cold air from freezing the meter. (Dont remove snow if you dont have to. It helps insulate the meter.)
- If you have experienced problems in the past during freezing periods and you have exhausted all other solutions, you can leave a trickle of water running from the faucet highest in the house. (This trickle should be a steady stream slightly larger than the lead of a pencil.)
In addition to these, Gavel encourages local homeowners to call their local water department if they need additional advice.
Canadian Leak Detection is known as a world leader in the detection of hidden water and sewer leaks. It uses advanced, sophisticated electronic leak detection devices to fix leaks for all kinds of water systems, Gavel said, adding that the company has found 5,148,480 leaks worldwide since 1974 and counting. Canadian Leak Detection’s primary commitment is to conserve water, the world’s most precious resource.
For more information or if you’ve experienced a leak, call the experts: 1-800-290-5349 or email us anytime at canadianleak@rogers.com.
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November 25th, 2009
Come join Canadian Leak Detection at this year’s Pool & Hot Tub Conference & Expo at the Toronto Congress Center located at 650 Dixon Road (Dixon & Hwy#27). Please feel free to approach the booth with any questions you may have. Our reps will be booking service calls directly from the show floor.
Show Information: www.poolandspaexpo.ca
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April 30th, 2009
National Swimming Pool Foundation April 2009 – National Recreational Water Illness Prevention Week
The week before Memorial Day (May 18-24, 2009) has been designated as National Recreational Water Illness Prevention Week. The goal of this observance is to raise awareness about healthy swimming behaviors, including ways to prevent recreational water illnesses (RWIs) and injuries. RWIs are illnesses spread by swallowing, breathing in vapors of, or having contact with contaminated water in swimming pools, water parks, spas, interactive fountains, lakes, rivers, or oceans. Injuries at aquatics facilities can occur in or out of the water.
This year’s RWI Prevention Week theme: pool chemical injuries
The theme for this year’s RWI Prevention Week focuses on injuries associated with pool chemicals. Pool chemicals make the water where we swim safer by protecting us from germs; however, these same chemicals can also cause injuries if they are not properly handled. This type of preventable injury leads to thousands of emergency room visits each year. Public pool operators can protect themselves and swimmers by taking these key steps:
- ALWAYS secure pool chemicals: Keep children and animals away.
- ALWAYS read product name and manufacturer’s directions before each use.
- ALWAYS use appropriate protective gear, such as safety glasses and gloves, when handling pool chemicals.
- NEVER mix chlorine products with each other, acid, or other substances.
To access a complete set of prevention recommendations, visit www.nspf.org
Free laminated pool chemical safety poster will be available soon.
Healthy swimming brochures can be downloaded in English and Spanish for free at www.nspf.org/posters.html
If you do not have an access to a color printer you can order them at www.cdc.gov/healthyswimming/brochure.htm
We encourage pool operators to adopt and promote this observance!
Additional online education on chemical safety can be found at http://www.nspf.org/Occupational.html
Courses are offered on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), chlorine, chemical, and flammable liquid safety.
Additional information about Recreational Water Illness Prevention Week 2009 can be found at www.cdc.gov/healthyswimming
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April 22nd, 2009
Canadian Leak Detection serving Toronto, Northern & Eastern Ontario says local residents can save money and preserve resources by following handy checklist
Toronto, ON (Grassroots Newswire) April 22, 2009 — Pesky water leaks don’t always make themselves known through audible drips or visible puddles. In fact, the most troublesome leaks can often go undetected and cause homes or businesses to waste thousands of gallons of water as a result. Identifying water leaks, however, does not require sophisticated tools or machinery. With the help of some tips provided by Canadian Leak Detection serving Toronto, Northern & Eastern Ontario, anyone can detect a leak before the matter gets out of hand.
“With local residents working on curtailing costs and environmental resources, fixing water leaks should be considered a priority for the community,” said Paul Gavel, owner of Canadian Leak Detection serving Toronto, Northern & Eastern Ontario. He goes on to put things in perspective by noting that a leak the size of a pinhead can waste 360,000 gallon of water a year – an amount enough to fill 12,000 bathtubs to the overflow mark.
According to Gavel, members of the local community should be constantly vigilant of the water use in their homes. He says the following steps should be taken regularly to accurately monitor for possible water leaks:
- Check for changes to the water meter when there is no water being used – mark the indicator on the meter; don’t use any water for an hour; then check the meter. If the indicator moved, a leak may be present.
- Compare water bills from month to month to see if the bill escalates over a period of weeks or months.
- Inspect walls or floors for wet, spongy, moist or discolored areas.
- Examine building foundation for cracks, uneven growth of vegetation or earth shifts.
- Conduct a “Bucket Test” to check pools and spas for water loss. A loss of one-eighth inch or more of water in 24 hours is suspicious.
- Monitor the pool’s automatic filler; if it is continually releasing water, there may be a leak.
“If members of the local community notice any of the above symptoms occurring at their home or business, they should contact a professional immediately,” said Gavel. “Left unaddressed, water leaks can cause costly damage to a building’s structure that may require labor-extensive repairs.”
Canadian Leak Detection serving Toronto, Northern & Eastern Ontario specializes in the accurate, non-destructive detection of hidden water, sewer and other leaks. Using proprietary equipment and methods, leaks are located without destroying walls or digging holes, thereby avoiding unnecessary property and other damage.
For detailed directions on the Meter Test and Bucket Test, please visit www.canadianleakdetection.com. For more information about Canadian Leak Detection serving Toronto, Northern & Eastern Ontario, please contact Genaro Hernandez at 416-630-1717.
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