How Debris Caps Help Maintain Pipes 11/2014
Gas and water valves as well as the various city pipes that run through every city quickly and easily become clogged. Utility companies work tirelessly, around the clock, to keep things in working order but the task is large and requires many employees working many hours. City budgets are constantly being cut and everyone is looking for ways to save money - not spend more. Some may see debris caps as just another thing to spend money on but, in fact, they are an investment that will pay the city and its utility workers back tenfold. Debris caps are easily fitted on the end of a gas or water valve. Once the device is placed inside the pipe, it is locked into place and will then prevent dirt, debris, grime from getting into pipes, as well as unwanted access to pipes.
While many cities or utility companies may bristle at the sound of spending money to undertake a new program, when they hear about the benefits, they are often eager. Debris caps are a low maintenance way to overhaul and simplify gas and water valve maintenance. Debris caps can be completely customized for whatever color-coded system you desire so that a set system can be designed for utility worker maintenance. Also, a color coded system will save time and make finding and accessing necessary pipes easier in the event of an emergency. In the event of a leaking gas pipe every second counts because a leaking gas pipe is essentially a ticking time bomb and when it goes off, not only will it cause major damage but it could severely injure or even kill people. Dirt, debris and other buildup that occur in pipes can lead to major problems including clogs and corrosion. When clogs and corrosion occur, not only is efficiency decreased but major problems can occur when water and gas are backed up in pipes. A corroded pipe will not only cost money in supplies but in city resources so keeping pipes clear and working is an important task for utility workers. When debris caps are installed, regular maintenance will be decreased because dirt and debris will be locked out of pipes and when utility workers do need to access pipes, it will be easy to do so. Because debris caps can be locked, it helps prevent unauthorized access to water and gas valves and allows for increased security during regular maintenance. Safety is a high priority for utility workers and debris caps only help increase worker safety. The investment in debris caps will be an incredibly beneficial one because they will help protect pipes, increase utility worker efficiency, decrease maintenance requirements, increase security and be an all-around improvement for cities and the gas and water pipes that keep cities running.