October 16, 2021
Battery Backup Power for Residential Pump Stations
A Battery Backup System for Residential Pump Stations
February 4, 2021
24/7 Monitoring with a PSMS system
24/7 drainage pump station monitoring with PSMS.
December 23, 2020
Happy Wife Happy Life….In Drainage Terms
A house without power is an unhappy wife. Do whats best for your home and…
December 8, 2020
Drainage Pump Station Maintenance – Why do we not do this
I don't know how many calls we have received to date, but most of these…
November 17, 2020
Standby Generators: The Perimeter Pump & Power Process
We work closely with customers to find the right size and strength of generator because…
November 12, 2020
The Devastating Effects of a Power Outage
In the wake of all the current power outages across the province, some issues to…
November 9, 2020
Cummins Standby Power – Why every home should have one
Backup power is a luxury. Automatic backup power is even better. When the power goes…
November 8, 2020
Pump Station Battery Backup Systems
Using car batteries with your drainage pump system will not give you the results you…
November 6, 2020
Pump Station Maintenance
You should maintain your drainage pump station. Lack of maintenance is 90% of flooding calls…
November 1, 2020
4 Key Requirements of Residential Pump Systems
4 Key Pump Station Requirements for a proper functioning drainage pumping system. Two pumps, a…
October 8, 2020
The Poly B Conundrum: Gamble & Wait, or Pay Now & Rest Easy?
A story about one community's vote on green-lighting a complex-wide replacement of poly b piping.
January 7, 2020
The Crucial Act of Water Harvesting in Other Countries
Learn more about water harvesting here at home and why it's so crucial for other…
January 6, 2020
What Do Cracks In Your Concrete Mean?
Cracks in a house foundation occur because your house was built on unstable ground or…
January 5, 2020
6 Inexpensive Yard Elements to Control Stormwater Runoff
Winter is coming. Fortunately for homeowners in North Vancouver and the entire lower mainland, instead…
January 3, 2020
Water Saving Products Are Money Saving Products
Learn more about the relationship between saving water, our most precious resource, and saving money,…
January 1, 2020
The Hidden Pros & Cons of Landscaped Water Solutions
The argument for landscaped water solutions is a simple one, right? Well, there are a…
January 1, 2020
3 DIY Ways to Direct Spring Rainwater Away From Your House
Spring rainwater is rushing down a mountain to a basement near you! Here's a couple…
December 28, 2019
What is a Rock Pit & Why Should I Avoid Them at all Costs?
“75% of the floods we deal with are directly caused by rock pits.” That’s Chris…
December 28, 2019
The Pros & Cons of Gravity in the War on Poor Drainage
It’s funny how often I’m brought back to the memories of my youth in rural…
December 27, 2019
How to Avoid a Water Main Break Before it Happens
Waiting for your water main to flood your basement is too late before looking for…
December 26, 2019
3 Signs Your Basement Might Flood This Winter
Sunny skies, dry air and not a cloud to be seen for miles. That was…
December 23, 2019
Chris Gray’s Favourite Drainage & Rainwater Management Tips
“It rains a lot in the lower mainland.” That’s Chris Gray, the owner and chief…
December 17, 2019
Are Water Barrels Making a Comeback?
Learn more about how you can use this simple tool to save money and the…
December 16, 2019
4 Symptoms of Dangerous Drainage Problems
The best way to prevent large bills associated with poor drainage? Paying close attention to…
December 14, 2019
How Do You Know You’re in a Certified Sustainable Building?
Certified sustainable building practices are slowly but surely becoming more common. The best way to…
December 9, 2019
The Imminent Threat of Stormwater to Your Lawn
The incoming deluge of stormwater to Vancouver and the lower mainland can be dealt with…
December 8, 2019
5 Must Have Drainage Gadgets Your Home Needs
We’ve written a lot about paying attention to your home’s drainage in order to avoid…
December 4, 2019
4 Foundation Issues That Will Come Back to Haunt You
No one wants an expensive foundation repair bill on their hands, particularly not when the…
December 4, 2019
What Would Water Harvesting Look Like On My Property?
Whether you live in the hills of North Vancouver or the ... hills of Burnaby,…