Every household creates hazardous waste whether you realize it or not. (HHW) is one of the biggest environmental concerns we face. If you flush it down the toilet or sink it can create problems underground and possibly get into the groundwater water system. HHW can get caught up in the runoff during a rain (which we have had very little of lately in Comal Comal County Texas). That runoff will end up in our creeks, streams and eventually the rivers in our basin.

If you have a septic system, remember what goes down your drain will eventually go into your septic system - you need to be careful not to put household cleaners and solvents down your drain.

We leave our footprints all over the place with items you find under your kitchen sink and in your garage from household cleaners to lawn products.

Always be mindful of how you dispose of your products. Each county has a website that will give you specific information on how and where to dispose these products. Try Google Comal County Texas.
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Happy Fourth of July / Carl and Ceil Winters

We wanted to wish everyone a safe, happy and fun Fourth of July. Let us all remember we live in the greatest country in the world; let's all continue to enjoy all the freedom's that we share now and in the future.
God Bless America!

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Septic Tank Information (CCEO) Comal County Texas

If you live in Comal County Texas this site can be helpful if you have a septic system or will puchase a home with a septic system.

Without regular pumping of the septic tank, the system can overflow. Sometimes overflow can lead back to the house, where your toilets and drains belch what's supposed to be in the septic tank.
Overflow can also lead to a sudden deluge of unprocessed waste flooding the drain field. When this happens, water can seep above ground, which leads to a flooded yard and run-off into nearby water bodies like creeks and rivers. Below ground, this flood can cause further damage, tainting groundwater. Together, these intrusions of waste can contaminate the water people use and drink. The waste introduced into the water supply can carry harmful bacteria and disease. (Additional information can be acquired from CCEO (http://www.cceo.org/)

If you are looking for a septic tank pump or repair contact David Winters Septic/All Pro Pumping at 830-935-2477. Visit us at http://www.allyoursepticneeds.com/

Email: wintersseptics@yahoo.com

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A Complete Home Inspection Service

This may help in selling your home.
WHY GET A PRE-LISTING INSPECTION?
I'll make this short and to the point. The benefits of having a Pre-ListingInspection will enhance a smooth transaction. Items that are in need of repair can be disclosed and repaired "prior" to putting the home on the market.

Selling your home requires being prepared to list your home. As an inspector I see many items that could have been fixed or repaired prior to the realtor listing and showing the home to potential buyers. Why wait until the last minute to have this done and take the chance that the buyer may see another home that is ready For Sale.
READY?

Carl Winters, Advanced Inspector serving the Texas Hill Country since 1994. 830-660-0131/If you are preparing your home to sell we encourage seller's to have a Pre-Listing Inspection. This will allow time to make repairs and "help" expedite the sale.

Carl Winters, Advanced Inspector, #3630 (since 1994) serving San Antonio, Texas and The Texas Hill Country....830-660-0131 for information.

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First Time Home Buyer Questions about GFCI's & Circuit Breakers

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First Time Home Owner asked about GFCI & Circuit Breakers

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Familiarize yourself with these items.

We take for granted that everyone knows a little something about the electrical components that go into a home. So to answer the question... Above are photo's that will help you identify some important items that you will find within your home that will relate to circuit brakers or a fuse device:

A circuit breaker is an electric device that, like a fuse, interrupts an electric current in a circuit when the current becomes too high.
The Advantage of a circuit Breaker vs a Fuse:
The advantage of a circuit breaker is that it can be reset after it has been tripped; a fuse must be replaced after it has been used once.
When a current supplies enough energy to operate a trigger device in a breaker, a pair of contacts conducting the current are separated by preloaded springs or some similar mechanism. Generally, a circuit breaker registers the current either by the current's heating effect by the magnetism it creates in passing through a small coil. Because it is usual for an electric arc to form between the contacts when breaker opens, some means must be provided for preventing rapid erosion of the contacts. Normally this is done by opening the contacts fast enough to make the arc of short duration.
In simple terms...Its basic function is to detect a fault condition and, by interrupting continuity, to immediately discontinue electrical flow.

Another item you will see within your home is a GFCI
Sometimes breakers will trip because you have an overloaded plug and you will have to unplug some items before you can reset the breaker. It also explains another item you will identify in the bath and kitchen called a GFCI and the reason for GFCI's. Here is a photo help you identify what it will look like:

So for you, the first time home owner the electricial components, breakers, GFCI's are all part of items that keep your house running. With some existing homes you have to do some upgrades since we have many additonal items that we use today like computers, televisions whereas years ago we only had one TV and today a home may have several of each.

* It is recommended that you always call a professional certified electrician for your electricial work

Thank You,

Carl & Ceil Winters

Serving - San Antonio, Boerne, Cayon Lake, New Braunfels, Wimberly, Segun, Schertz-Cibolo Texas

Blog March 17, 2009

Home Inspection Questins

First Time Home Buyer

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Are you are a first time home buyer or presently live in a home with a septic system please read?

Usually Bacteria is not a friend but since they work morning, noon and night watching over your septic system, we'll say they do a very good job, BUT YOU NEED TO DO YOUR PART

This is Part 2 with simple suggestions to help you maintain your septic system and avoida failed system.
OK - We know the bacteria work 24/7/365 but you have to do your part. Here is your system. The Sludge is what will need to be pumped.
Simple Steps
1. Strongly recommended only products go down the drain that are biodegradable. Try to avoid mop water and food particles or grease, cleaning items. Try to use your garbage disposal sparingly. There are additive products on the market that claim to help keep your system clean but I would recommend you do your research prior to using.
2. It is recommend having your system pumped every 3-5 years depending on usage and age. The bacteria does a very good job of reducing your solid waste but it cannot completely eliminate all of the waste.. If the tank is not periodically pumped, this sludge eventually builds up high enough that it is forced to enter the drainfield. When that happens, you ruin the drainfield and you're looking at a new system. (see example above.
3.Trees - Keep trees and tree roots away from your sytem. Tree roots can cause problems. Never build a structure over your system or drive over your system.
4. If you are going to purchase a home find out when it was last pumped. Please do not move into that home until it is pumped. Your home inspector can run a flow test or an more invasive test if necessary to make sure the system is working properly. Believe me, it is not fun to not be able to flush a toliet or take a shower while your septic system is being replaced, but it does happen.
5.Replacing a system is quite costly depending on the type system it can range from $3,000 to $7,000; therefore, I encourage you to follow the simple stemps of maintaining your stem - Remember what goes down the drain will end up in the septic system, even though the bacterial does a good job....have that system pumped every three to five years.
I hope this information has helped you understand the Importance of a good Maintenance Program.

----Buying a home? Building a home? Need a septic inspection? ----Call Carl Winters, Licensed by TAREI #3630, and Registered by TRCC. Complete Inspection Service - 830-660-0131 or 830-899-2441. Service area: Comal, Kendall, Guadalupe counties. We've been in business since 1994 and live in Comal County.

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Why Hire CARL WINTERS For Your Home Inspection?
License #3630 Real Estate Inspector
Texas Hill Country
Complete Inspection Service - Real Estate Inspector
Serving the Texas Hill Country Since 1994
What to Expect?

I create easy to understand reports with color photos and an easy to read summary.
I deliver the report over the Internet, fax, or U.S. Mail.
I have been in business since 1994. Earned the Advanced Inspector Certification.
I use approved software to generate a professional report (approved by TAREI – Texas Association Real Estate Inspector’s)
I am well versed in new home Phase Inspections and Registered with TRCC; Existing homes and Building Inspections.
I can also perform county septic inspections
I work for “you” the consumer at all times.
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Please call Complete Inspection Service at 830-660-0131 or 1-800-258-6888. In Comal County 830-899-2441.
My Service Area in Texas: San Antonio, Boerne, Bulverde, Blanco, Canyon Lake, Cibolo, New Braunfels, Schertz, Seguin and Wimberley

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