Sylvan Tieger

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What became of Al Capone`s 11.5ct. Diamond Ring?

Question posted by Sylvan Ti... 3+ months ago | 1 answers | | Open

Related topics: ring, diamond, diamonds, al capone

Sylvan Tieger's response: The Chicago police stole it of course as "It be that way"

Purchasing website for plastic pipes and other plastic construction materials?

Question posted by Sylvan Ti... 3+ months ago | 1 answers | | Open

Related topics: soil, underground, construction, pipe, plastic, drainage, online, material, product, website

Sylvan Tieger's answer: If soil conditions are ok permissible I would never install plastic underground as plastic has limited bearing weight and the fittings are much shorter radius in most cases compared to cast iron

Google - I work as a dispatcher for a plumbing company. Is it bad that customers say I sound like an

Question posted by Sylvan Ti... 3+ months ago | 2 answers | | Open

Related topics: work, sound, company, service, plumbing, customer, google, services, bad

Sylvan Tieger's answer: Depends on the script the owner gave you. My company for example states "Tieger plumbing" and then as the conversation progresses we answer the questions

Water heater is hiissing water is at 180 deg ran tub for 5 min water now is 140 will the water hea?

Question posted by Sylvan Ti... 3+ months ago | 1 answers | | Open

Related topics: water, heater

Sylvan Tieger's answer: 180 DEF is very dangerous unless it is strictly for commercial applications such as commercial dishwashers where they use 180 Deg water in lieu of chemicals for sterilizing

I have some kind of fumes coming from the shower drain that seems like ammonia. What can I do?

Question posted by Sylvan Ti... 3+ months ago | 2 answers | | Open

Related topics: shower, drain, bathroom, fume

Sylvan Tieger's response: Bacteria can cause these types of odors . You can call a plumber and have them water jet the line (NOT snake) or try hydrogen peroxide and let it soak over night then flush with hot water

Should I go ahead to ask a sign re-inspection or not?

Question posted by Sylvan Ti... 3+ months ago | 2 answers | | Open

Related topics: city, under, area, job, inspection, ahead, business

Sylvan Tieger's answer: As a plumbing contractor in NYC I carry in excess of 5 million in general liability as I also work as an expert witness and see how a law suit can really escalate when something happens. It is called the shot gun effect the layers sues everyone ...

Where can I find user of bunker fuel oil in the philippines?

Question posted by Sylvan Ti... 3+ months ago | 1 answers | | Open

Related topics: oil, asphalt, mix, philippine, fuel, furnace, boiler, bunker, philippines, user

Sylvan Tieger's answer: Bunker C in most areas have been done away with as it is very costly to maintain the preheaters and related equipment and because of air quality concerns most places opted for #4 instead of #6 fuel

How can I be a journeyman for fire suppression installer in nyc?

Question posted by Sylvan Ti... 3+ months ago | 1 answers | | Open

Related topics: nyc, fire, under, job, news, master, piping, masters, certification

Sylvan Tieger's answer: As a master plumber and master fire suppression contractor in NYC from past experiences my journeymen / women had to have documentation W-2 forms to prove they worked for a NYC licensed contractor and have enough time in the field to show ...

When do city and county officials become aware of sewers?

Question posted by Sylvan Ti... 3+ months ago | 1 answers | | Open

Related topics: county, city, sewer

Sylvan Tieger's answer: Normally poorer cities have break down maintenance meaning they wait until a sewer line becomes blocked or there is to much storm water infiltration that over loads the treatment plants Also when the federal government starts threating ...

How cost effective are air source heat pumps [ASHP] for domestic central heating?

Question posted by Sylvan Ti... 3+ months ago | 1 answers | | Open

Related topics: air, central, green, water, heat, domestic, energy, hear, system, pump, cost

Sylvan Tieger's response: Generally a good conductor of electricity is great for heating applications Copper is great, copper filled with water amazing, black steel good, black steel used for hydronics is great also and so is cast iron as cast iron radiators hold the ...