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If you have an old house, you should check if your breaker box has the following components:

Surge protector x1 (Minimum recommended)

RCDs or Safety Switches x2

Circuit Breakers or MCBs (Highly recommended)

Main Isolating Switch

Contact us immediately if your breaker box doesn’t have all these components!

Every year, homes are damaged or destroyed by fires caused by electrical accidents. It is necessary to upgrade your old breaker box to one that complies with standards to prevent these accidents. We can evaluate your breaker box if you still determine whether it meets the required standards. More about Residential Electricians San Antonio Here
Upgrading an old breaker box to a new one requires installing safety switches, which monitor the power distributed to various electronics and provide personal safety. Make sure your breaker box is not a hazard, and have peace of mind by allowing one of our electricians to check out your breaker box.

Secondary to an asbestos problem is the connections you can see, which are of poor quality. These eventually burn out and cost a few hundred dollars to repair, often at the worst possible time when you’re using your power the most. It’s all the more reason to upgrade old breaker boxes and safely dispose of this product which has been around in our houses for far too long!

Cable insulation may be melted after several re-wirings, which can easily cause a fire.

Due to poor installation, fuse wire sticking out of the fuse holder can be an electrocution hazard.

Other common faults with old switchboards:

Asbestos

Sharp screws from an improper installation can cut cables

Old VIR cabling that has snapped

Crushed cables exposing the copper

We have seen it all before. Contact us immediately if any of these issues relate to your situation or for more information on electrical breaker boxes and upgrades.

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Carabin Shaw – Accident Injury Lawyers Announces Relocation of San Antonio Office

We Have Moved

San Antonio, August 6th 2023 – Carabin Shaw – Accident Injury Lawyers, a leading personal injury law firm in Texas, is excited to announce the relocation of its San Antonio office from its previous location on 630 Broadway, San Antonio, 78215 to a new and improved facility, located at the “old Creamery” 875 E Ashby Pl# 1100 San Antonio, Texas 78212
The move is part of the firm’s commitment to serve their clients better and provide enhanced legal representation in the San Antonio area.

The new office space, strategically located at 875 E Ashby Pl# 1100 San Antonio, Texas 78212, offers an upgraded and modern environment for clients and staff alike. With state-of-the-art facilities and expanded resources, Carabin Shaw is poised to continue delivering exceptional legal services to individuals and families who have suffered injuries due to accidents.

“We are thrilled to announce the relocation of our San Antonio office,” said James Michael Shaw, Managing Partner at Carabin Shaw – Accident Injury Lawyers. “This move represents our commitment to providing top-notch legal representation and support to our clients. The new office space allows us to enhance our services further and better accommodate the needs of those injured in accidents.”

For further information about Carabin Shaw – Accident Injury Lawyers and their services, please visit carabinshaw.com or their office at 875 E Ashby Pl# 1100 San Antonio, Texas 78212.

About Carabin Shaw – Accident Injury Lawyers:
Carabin Shaw: Accident Injury Lawyers is a premier personal injury law firm serving clients in San Antonio and across Texas. With over 30 years of experience, their dedicated team of attorneys specializes in various personal injury cases, providing aggressive representation and personalized attention to each client. Carabin Shaw is committed to fighting for justice and ensuring that accident victims receive the compensation they deserve.

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Looking for a good Plumber that fixes root damage on pipes

Our plumber in San Antonio offers a wide variety of plumbing services and has serviced the Texas area for over three decades. Do you need a plumber in Texas? Look no further, we are licensed, bonded, and insured. We also have more combined experience then any other company in South Texas. We have decided to use this particular website to inform you on common plumbing issues we see in Texas. Common plumbing problems include tree roots growing through your pipes and causing drains to bad pipes due to the age of your home.

Did you know that sometimes the cause of a problem with your plumbing can be as simple as some overgrown trees on your property? If your home is surrounded by trees that are mature in age their roots tend to grow and wrap around things including pipes. Roots are so strong that they can even lift up concrete paths. This is more common then you would think for Texas,

Over time roots can break a pipe and even insert themselves into the pipes. Once inserted they can grow hairy root masses at the ends which will clog up the pipe. The clog will worsen over time as debris flowing through the pipes latch on to the roots causing such a clog to worsen. This type of clog can eventually reduce the water flow and in turn cause a drain to slow down. If you don’t have a plumber come out to resolve this problem the end result can be a complete blockage. This problem should be fixed immediately.

When a root has broken a pipe, it will continue to grow. This will eventually create pressure within the pipe causing it to crack at it’s joints. If the root is given enough time to grow, the weight of the pressure might even cause the pipe to snap. The pipe might even collapse. If the pipe does completely snap, this could mean trouble for your home. It can cause flooding and water damage. Having your sewer line replaced or your sewer drains repaired can be extremely expensive.

If this is the case your best solution to your problem is to seek out professional help from a plumber and find out if the tree roots are really the cause of your problem. If they do find out that the roots are threatening the pipes they will be able to take the appropriate actions to fix the problem. Older homes are more at risk for this type of problem as the pipes are made of clay, concrete or cast iron. Roots are very strong and with pipes that are made out of such materials are able to penetrate the pipes much easier.

Your plumber will be equipped with the most modern tools available. It will help them locate the cause of your problem more accurately and in less time. By using a snake with a colored camera attached to the end of it a plumber can determine whether or not the problem is in fact caused by tree roots. They will also be able to determine the location of the problem and how to fix it as well.

Sometimes the plumber might have to replace the pipe which has been damaged by the tree. It’s best if he uses a Polyethylene or ABS pipe. HDPE polyethylene is a much higher density plastic pipe which contains no joint and would prevent the roots from causing any further problems. HDPE pipes are guaranteed to last well over 100 years as well. ABS pipes are strong and have fewer joints in them. The joints are fit together by glue which prevents leaks and root penetration.
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