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Factories require plumbing systems all throughout the building to service employees, production areas, mechanical rooms, washrooms, floor drains and water supplies. If a drain backs up, a pipe bursts or water pressure fluctuates randomly, the issue can affect multiple areas of the operation.
Sureflow Plumbing & Drain offers factory plumbing services in Barrie for manufacturers, production facilities and other industrial-commercial buildings. Whether you need plumbing repairs, drain or sewer problems, leaky pipes or water lines, pumps, hot-water system service or repairs, renovations, maintenance or emergency plumbing in your factory or commercial building, we can help.
Sureflow’s factory plumbing services include drain cleaning, pipe installation/replacement, leak detection/repair, hot-water heater service, water-line service and sewer-line service to name a few.
When it comes to factory plumbing, you are often dealing with much larger systems that see more use than those found in a standard commercial building. Factories have production areas which may have floor drains or trench drains, employee washrooms that can see constant use and mechanical rooms which house pumps, valves and pressure-control systems which often service large areas of the facility. Sureflow offers many factory plumbing services including:
It all depends on what area of the facility requires service and if the problem is localized or tied to a larger system within the building.
Leaks inside a factory can range from a dripping faucet to catastrophic water-line breakage.
Spot leaks can impact just one washroom or employee break room. A broken pipe or larger clog can disrupt multiple production areas, mechanical rooms and more than one side of the building simultaneously.
The first determination is how much of the operation is experiencing problems.
If multiple areas seem to be experiencing the same issue at the same time, it may be worthwhile looking into the shared plumbing. Pipes running beneath the floor and through walls will service more than one room of the building.
Industrial drains can see high volume use and can be exposed to more grime, sediment and debris than drains in regular offices.
Floor drains, employee bathrooms, staff kitchens and other drains may all tie into larger shared drains.
A slow drain might just be an issue with that drain. If multiple drains begin to back up with waste at the same time, there may be a clog farther down a branch line or main drain.
Sureflow offers large- and small-bore high-pressure water-jet drain cleaning as part of our commercial and industrial plumbing services.
Floor drains are prevalent in production facilities, mechanical rooms, loading bays and utility rooms.
They can trap dirt and sediment from the floor around them. A partially clogged floor drain might not appear to be an issue until a significant volume of water suddenly needs to drain into the grate.
Should pooling water begin appearing around a floor drain, the line should be inspected and cleared as needed.
Certain commercial and industrial buildings will use trench drains instead of floor drains in areas where large volumes of water may need to be drained across a larger area of the floor.
Debris and sediment can slowly collect within the system. Once restricted, the drain may not be able to handle large volumes of water during cleaning operations or regular use.
Sureflow’s commercial plumbers can assess trench drains in commercial and industrial buildings.
The main sewer line of a factory usually collects wastewater from multiple areas of the production facility before carrying it to the sewer.
If the main sewer line becomes clogged, there can be signs of trouble at many areas or fixtures.
Symptoms of a clogged main drain can include:
If two or more fixtures are experiencing issues at the same time, it usually means that the blockage is further down a shared drain line, and not within the drain of a single fixture.
When too much wastewater can’t push through a sewer clog, some of the liquid can come back up through toilets or floor drains inside the factory.
Once you know sewage is backing up into your building, try to stop water flowing through any unnecessary plumbing fixtures in that area of the building.
Keep workers out of the splash zones of wastewater as you wait for help to arrive.
High-pressure cleaning can cut through some buildups that grow along the length of a sewer pipe.
If the condition of the sewer line allows for hydro jetting, use of a hydro jet can scour sludge and buildup from the inside of the pipe.
Not every drain clog in a factory needs hydro jetting. The condition of the pipes and the material clogging your pipes should be evaluated before committing to hydro jetting as a solution.
The cause of frequent drain clogs may be unclear until the line is viewed from inside.
The buildup inside sewer pipes can be detected with a sewer camera. Tree roots, pipe damage and other obstructions could be the cause of repeated problems with the same drain or sewer.
Sureflow offers video camera pipeline inspections and electronic line location for commercial and industrial customers.
Busy businesses may have employee restrooms that are used by multiple shifts of workers.
Toilets, urinals, sinks and faucets may be used around the clock in some situations.
Typical issues that could arise include:
If multiple fixtures start having the same problem at the same time, it could be caused by the plumbing that they share.
Workers can use factory toilets very frequently.
If one toilet is clogged, it may only be that particular toilet.
If multiple toilets are suddenly backing up, it could be a shared branch line or the main building drain.
Toilets that run constantly should be fixed since they can waste thousands of gallons of water if left alone for days or weeks.
Workers may use sinks in the restroom, break room, workrooms and other areas of the facility.
There can be leaks under the faucet, at the supply lines, shut off valves or drain connections.
Knowing where the leak is actually coming from can prevent replacing parts that don’t need to be replaced.
Small leaks should always be fixed early. Floors, walls and nearby equipment can become damaged over time.
Break rooms often have sinks, dishwashers, refrigerators and other appliances that use water.
Smaller kitchens in businesses need proper drainage and water flow just like any other room with plumbing.
A blocked sink or broken supply line can cause problems in these rooms fast.
Individual fixtures should have shut-off valves nearby to prevent having to turn off water to a larger section of the building.
Utility and mop sinks can easily drain water with dirt and debris from cleaning solutions.
That debris can collect inside of the drain over time.
A slow utility sink drain can be left alone until it completely clogs. However, if your drain keeps backing up, the fixture and attached drain lines should be checked.
A water leak can happen inside of a factory near production areas, storage rooms or electrical equipment.
The leak could start at a water pipe, valve, fixture or another plumbing appliance. Water can leak through walls and ceilings, then show up somewhere else inside of the building.
The location where you see water may not be where the pipe has broken.
Since factories can have long water supply and drain lines, a broken pipe can cause active leaking, loss of pressure or water appearing in another location.
Sureflow’s factory plumbing services include pipe installation and repair.
The broken section of pipe should be identified before cutting into good piping.
Water appearing near production equipment should be fixed as soon as possible.
The leak can affect machinery, work areas or stored inventory depending on its location.
If there is an accessible valve that can turn the water off without risk, it could help reduce further damage.
Employees should stay clear of wet areas near electrical equipment or equipment that is plugged in.
Functional shut-off valves are important for a production facility to have.
A valve can control one fixture, department, machine or larger areas of the building.
Should that valve become damaged and not close all the way, a small leak can cause a larger section of the building to have its water shut off.
Building managers should be aware of where major valves are and what they control.
Every factory should know how to shut off the main water supply entering the building.
Leaks or major pipe breaks may require operation of the main valve if sectional shut-offs will not isolate the problem.
Thinking systematically can help because a complete shutdown will affect washrooms, cleaning systems and other sections of the factory.
Marking out where sectional valves are located can help reduce downtime.
Factories can depend on many feet, or even miles, of water supply line running through the building.
A broken pipe may only impact one section of the property, or several if enough pressure is lost to affect an entire area.
Sureflow’s commercial plumbing service includes factory-specific services such as water-line installation and repair.
Depending on the location of the leak and condition of pipes, repair may be quick or require more work.
Water pressure issues can impact multiple facets of factory plumbing.
Low water pressure at sinks, equipment connectors, and washrooms can make operation difficult and time consuming.
When one fixture has weak flow, it could be a localized problem.
However, if multiple areas of the factory experience pressure fluctuations at the same time, you may have a problem with a valve, water service, booster pump or pressure control equipment.
Taking note of which areas of the facility have pressure problems can help isolate the cause.
Pressure-reducing valves control water pressure entering or within commercial and industrial buildings.
If the PRV is not functioning properly, pressure may be too high or too low. Pressure may also be inconsistent on different floors of the building.
Sureflow’s commercial and industrial plumbing services include pressure-reducing valve repair and evaluation.
Pressure problems should be diagnosed before faucets and other fixtures are replaced unnecessarily.
Booster pumps help large buildings maintain proper water pressure.
Weak flow or inconsistent pressure at the ends of long pipe runs may mean there is something wrong with the booster system.
Sometimes the pump is fine, and the problems are with the controls or pressure settings.
Sureflow offers pump and booster-pump service through its commercial plumbing services.
Booster-pump operating-pressure checks are also available.
There are several types of pumps that may be found in a factory.
Some are not related to the building’s normal plumbing, but many are. These include:
Pump failure can impact drainage, water pressure or another fixture.
Before beginning repairs, it helps to know what the pump services.
Some factories may utilize basement or mechanical space sump pumps. These pumps can exist in lower levels of the building if needed.
Should a sump pump fail while water is still filling up the basin, flooding can occur.
Here are some signs that your sump pump may need service:
Sureflow offers sump-pump service, repair, and replacement as part of our commercial plumbing services.
Basement or lower-level washrooms may need sewage pumps. Other building plumbing may also use a sewage pump if wastewater cannot drain into the sewer system by gravity.
Should this pump fail, you will likely notice the fixtures that drain to this system start to back up.
Those fixtures should not be used until the sewage pump has been checked. Continuing to introduce wastewater into the affected system can cause the backup to continue getting worse.
Due to the number of water connections in a factory, there can be multiple locations that need backflow prevention.
These assemblies can be installed at the main service or around specific systems throughout the building, depending on the plumbing configuration.
Sureflow offers backflow prevention installation, repair, and testing. This service is available for both commercial and industrial buildings.
It can be beneficial for facility managers to know where these assemblies are located. Furthermore, backflow assemblies should be kept accessible for testing and servicing.
Simply because a backflow preventer looks okay on the outside does not mean that it will function properly.
Parts inside the assembly can wear out or get damaged even if the rest of the device looks intact.
Testing will verify whether or not a testable assembly is working as designed.
Records of prior testing and repairs can assist facility managers in keeping up with a building’s plumbing.
Devices should not be covered by storage or equipment. Backflow assemblies should always be kept accessible.
Factories may have hot water running to employee breakrooms, hand-washing stations or in other areas of the building.
The demand for hot water can vary from building to building depending on the facility’s needs.
If only one fixture is affected, you are probably looking at a localized hot-water issue.
If multiple areas of the building are suddenly without hot water, there may be an issue with shared building equipment or piping.
Water heaters can begin to leak and pool water into the surrounding area. Mechanical rooms or nearby workspaces can be affected.
If you are not getting enough hot water, check the heater itself along with all connected plumbing.
Sureflow has experience with factory service including hot-water heater installation and repair.
The proper repair will depend on what equipment is installed and how the facility utilizes hot water.
Mechanical rooms often house critical plumbing components that serve much of the factory.
This equipment can include pumps, valves, pressure-control equipment, water heaters, and backflow assemblies.
Leaks or equipment failures can cause complications that reach far beyond the mechanical room.
Having clear access to these components can make service and emergency repairs less stressful.
Factories with larger properties may use storm drains surrounding parking lots, loading zones, and exterior work areas.
Leaves, dirt, and sediment can clog these drains over time.
Exterior standing water near loading zones or entrances is a good indication that something needs to be cleaned or repaired.
Storm drain cleaning is just one of the many commercial and industrial services offered by Sureflow.
Loading zones can trap water, dirt, and debris from consistent traffic.
Should nearby drains become clogged, pooling water can begin to appear around entrances, docks, or working areas.
The problem could be as small as one drain or as large as the storm drainage system.
Addressing drainage issues should occur before standing water affects daily loading tasks.
Because factories may operate for days or weeks without closing, plumbing failures can occur at the worst times.
Just because small problems develop does not mean they should be left alone until the pipe or drain stops functioning.
Some warning signs include:
Tracking these problems can help you determine which systems may need extra care.
Some factory plumbing lines and components are ideal for scheduled service.
Fixtures like drains, pumps, valves and pressure tanks with known problems can be serviced before they fail entirely.
Scheduled maintenance is one option Sureflow provides as part of our commercial and industrial plumbing services. When creating a maintenance schedule, we will look at the unique situation at your facility.
If a drain in your factory is consistently backing up, you may want to schedule regular drain cleaning.
The objective isn’t to adhere to a schedule and clean every drain. Rather, we want to find drains that consistently have problems and clean them before they back up again.
Service history can provide clues as to whether or not preventive maintenance is the right call.
If you schedule regular shutdowns of production for other reasons, those can be ideal times to schedule plumbing work.
Valve replacements, larger drain cleaning jobs, changes to piping or remodels can all be less disruptive with fewer systems in use.
This might minimize the impact on your employees and production.
Timing plumbing work around a shutdown can also minimize the additional downtime you’ll need to factor in.
Minimizing disruption to normal production is something to consider when planning factory plumbing work.
If the plumbers are able to isolate one area without turning off the building’s water, that may allow work to continue in other areas.
Knowing where all of the valves and drains are can help with this. So can having detailed building information from the staff who works there.
Renovations to a factory can greatly change how water and drainage is used.
Adding washrooms, break rooms, equipment rooms or expanding the building will require additional water lines and drains.
Take time to look at what plumbing already exists before finalizing your renovation plans.
Mapping out these systems while walls, ceilings and floors are opened can simplify future maintenance.
The winters here in Barrie can create the potential for freezing in certain areas of factory plumbing.
Loading dock areas, exterior walls, garage doors and poorly heated areas may be at risk.
A frozen pipe may initially show signs of reduced pressure or loss of water flow.
If the pipe has cracked, you may not notice the leak until thawing begins.
Uncontrolled water from a burst pipe can affect large areas of a production facility.
Consider where the water may run before it can be stopped. Flow toward equipment, storage areas, offices or electrical components should all be considered.
When safe to do so, shut off an accessible sectional valve to reduce further damage. Otherwise, emergency plumbing may be necessary.
Extreme caution should be used when any water is near electrical equipment.
Should a plumbing leak reach panels, wiring, machinery or equipment that is energized, no employees should go near the water or touch electrical equipment in the area.
Employees should leave the wet area and the leak should be controlled without creating additional electrical risks.
There are times when factory plumbing problems require immediate attention.
A broken pipe, severe water leak, sewer backup or failed pump can create an issue that spreads through a facility quickly.
Sureflow’s commercial and industrial plumbing service is available 24 hours a day for these types of emergencies. Sureflow offers factory plumbing service if you need a plumber who specializes in these types of facilities.
Tell the representative which areas of the factory are affected. Also mention whether water or sewer is spreading throughout the building.
Not every drain blockage will create an immediate emergency. However, serious blockages can affect multiple fixtures or floor drains.
Once wastewater appears, avoid using ANY plumbing in that immediate area. The sinks, toilets and other drains will only push more water towards the blockage.
Employees should be kept away from all sewage until the situation has been professionally handled.
There are many reasons a pump could fail. Your maintenance staff should know what building areas are affected by the failed equipment.
In some cases, the issue may be isolated to a localized area. In others, it may affect your entire facility.
Troubleshooting should include both the pump and the surrounding conditions of the failure.
Emergency plumbing situations during production can force tough decisions. A minor fixture leak may be isolated with little or no impact on production. A large water-main break or sewer backup may affect operations throughout a much greater portion of the facility.
Ideally, the problem can be controlled while production continues in unaffected areas of the facility.
How you respond will depend on the situation, but here are a few tips that may help minimize further damage:
Employees should follow any facility-specific safety procedures that have been established.
Facility Managers can help plumbers more efficiently diagnose and repair problems by being prepared to give them information about the facility, such as:
Information about previous repairs can help determine the cause if the same problem occurs more than once.
Maintenance teams that work on-site may be the first ones to notice changing conditions with your plumbing. They might witness repeated issues with a drain clog, pressure variation or may notice leaking valves and pumps working differently. Documenting these events can help spot a trend before total failure. Maintenance employees can also assist plumbers in finding mechanical rooms, valves and potential issues faster.
Production areas may have conventional building plumbing as well as equipment and systems that relate to the production process itself. This page concentrates on standard plumbing such as floor drains, water lines, fixtures, pumps, valves, and other building drainage. Process piping, or equipment that’s used for manufacturing should be serviced by contractors that are familiar with that system. Standard plumbing within the building can usually still be serviced separately.
Factory plumbing falls under commercial plumbing and industrial plumbing categories. However, factories and large-scale manufacturing facilities can affect your plumbing in different ways than other types of commercial buildings. Floor drains, trench drains, production downtime, and large facility layout can all play into how you plan a plumbing repair. Sureflow’s commercial plumbing as well as industrial plumbing mentions that these buildings can have large-scale equipment such as commercial floor drains, trench drains, PRVs and pumps that aren’t commonly used in homes. Instead of just the room or floor where the issue is located, you may have to consider other areas of the facility as well.
Factory plumbing overlaps with industrial plumbing, but the terms don’t always mean the same thing. Industrial can refer to many types of buildings, while a factory is more specific to manufacturing/building products. Industrial plumbing can refer to warehouses, processing plants and other various properties. This page will cover plumbing specific to factory or manufacturing buildings. Industrial plumbing covers more types of industries.
When you call us about a factory plumbing problem, being able to describe exactly what’s going on can be a big help.
Is it just one location that’s affected or many? Is water spraying out? Are drains overflowing? Is your production up-and-running? Are pumps or water pressure involved?
That information can help us decide if it sounds like an issue that may be isolated or if it seems related to your building’s larger system.
Knowledge of any previous repairs can also be beneficial if you’ve had the problem before.
Factories use plumbing everywhere from production lines to washrooms, mechanical rooms and staff areas. Drains, water lines, pumps, valves and even hot-water systems have to operate reliably day and night while the rest of the facility is active.
Sureflow Plumbing & Drain provides factory plumbing service throughout Barrie for manufacturers and production facilities of all types. Sureflow has a dedicated Factory Plumber that covers drain cleaning, pipes/installation and repair, leak repair, hot-water service, water lines and sewer lines. The company’s full commercial and industrial plumbing service also includes hydro-jetting, backflows, pumps, PRVs, scheduled maintenance, 24-hour emergency service and more.
Contact Sureflow Plumbing & Drain at 705-503-7996 for factory plumbing service in Barrie.
Yes. Sureflow’s dedicated Factory Plumber service can help with factory plumbing repairs or installation needs.
Yes. Drain cleaning is included in Sureflow’s factory service list, but its larger commercial service also includes hydro-jetting for large- and small-diameter pipes.
Yes. Water-line installation and repair is included in Sureflow’s list of factory plumbing services.
Yes. Sureflow will install or repair pipes as part of its factory plumbing service. Leak detection and repair is also offered.
Yes. Pump installation/service, sump pumps, and booster-pump operating-pressure checks are included with Sureflow’s full commercial and industrial plumbing service.
Yes. Sureflow has commercial and industrial scheduled maintenance programs.
Yes. Repairing and inspecting PRVs and checking booster-pump pressure is part of Sureflow’s commercial services.
Yes. Sureflow offers 24-hour emergency plumbing service for commercial and industrial buildings.
