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The Effects of Hurricane Isaac 2012 on Louisiana

At its peak, Hurricane Isaac had sustained winds of 80 mph coupled with torrential rains. The immediate impact was downed power lines, fallen tree branches, and massive flooding. It's estimated that about 13,000 homes were damaged by Isaac, with the final cost of damage around $3 billion. Millions remained without power for several days as efforts were made to clear debris and sort through the damage.

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Learning to Recover after Serious Water Damage

Keeping financial losses to a minimum after water damage occurs to your property requires a thorough approach that addresses the issues of excessive indoor humidity, wet structural and building materials, and the possibility of mold remediation. Contacting an experienced contractor who has the tools and experience to ensure problems are rectified in a timely manner is essential for most people, but homeowners who want to start the rebuilding process on their own immediately after a storm should be certain that they keep the following things in mind.

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Tsurumi 12PN Pond Pump

TsururmiPumpSales.com is now proud to offer the 12PN Pond Pump. The 12PN Pond Pump is a 1 H.P. 1/115V submersible pond pump with a 3" discharge and rated at 11,000 Gallons Per Hour. The body is constructed of cast irons with a stainless steel housing. Other features are Tsurumi standards such as double silicon carbide mechanical seals and oil lifter in the oil chamber. As always, the Tsurumi 12PN will be a stock item and will ship the same business day if ordered before 3:00Pm EST.

Advantages of a Tsurumi Sump Pump

As we have seen with the devastation of Hurricane Irene, the cost of choosing the "cheaper" sump pump will often cost thousands more in damages when the sump pump fails. Tsurumi sump pumps are manufactured and engineered to work when you need them to the most. Tsurumi pumps are constructed of top quality materials: dual silicon carbide mechanical seals, premium efficiency motors, and cable boot cable entrance.Hurricane_Irene_House

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Choosing the Right Pond Pump

No two water gardens are the same, so choosing the right pond pump for your garden should be done according the type of garden that you have.  The correct pond pump will provide an ideal level of water while requiring little maintenance from the user.   Pond pumps are responsible for maintaining a healthy pond by working with a biological filter and ultraviolet sterilizer and boosts oxygen levels throughout the pond.  There are a few factors that must be considered when choosing a pump and here are some helpful hints in making that selection:Backyard_Pond_Pump

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Sump Pumps - 5 Reasons Why You Can't Live Without Them

Walking into the backdoor you are greeted by absolute darkness. You reach over to flip the light on, but nothing happens. You decide that the fuse blew during the day, so you grab a flashlight and head downstairs into the basement to find the fuse box. As you place your foot down on the last step a groan escapes your lips. Your basement flooded again!

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