Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Fall is not far.


Hello Friends,



It’s great to be back in touch after a busy few weeks. For a lot of families, Fall will usher in a new “learning season.” As kids head off to new classrooms, sometimes you can’t help remembering your own school days. During my time in school, I learned a lot – and forgot a lot – but I’m in good company. As Albert Einstein said, “Education is what remains after one has forgotten everything he learned in school.”

I don’t always remember the history dates, mathematical calculations or scientific theories that showed up in textbooks, but somewhere along the way, I learned some basics that have stuck with me year after year. For example, there will always be someone who knows more than I do. And there will always be someone I can help.

Those two facts are a big part of running this business. Our team around here is committed to learning more ways that we can make your home more and more comfortable. And we’re committed to sharing our knowledge with you and helping you in whatever way we can.

If you have any trouble with your plumbing, just give us a call and we’ll get there as quickly as we can. Or if you want peace of mind about your plumbing’s inner workings, call and schedule a plumbing inspection. We’ll identify any areas under strain.

Hope to see you soon!

Marty Mortensen




Friday, July 8, 2011

Rare pictures of baby Bald Eagles.

Our plumbing customer Teryl G. Grubb Scientist and Wildlife Researcher gave us these pictures to share with others in Flagstaff who follow this blog. Teryl has spent his entire career studying Bald Eagles. I would assume that these pictures require a great deal of work to collect and are a rare sight for most of us to see. Thanks for sharing with us Teryl. Very appropriate for the 4th of July.




Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Bring on the rain!

We got a little taste of the rainy season. Did anyone else forget how good it smells during a rain storm? Did you ever stop to think why? One reason is because rain water is better.
White spots, dry skin and scratchy clothes are the results of our "hard" mountain water. You can even call the Flagstaff Water Department 928-779-7637, Doney Park Water 928-526-1080 or Kachina Utilities 928-525-1775 to find out what the level of your water "harness" is.

Treated Water = 0

Slightly hard = 1-2 grains per gallon

Medium Hard = 3-7 grains per gallon

Hard = 7-10.5 grains per gallon

Extremely Hard Water = 10.5+ grains per gallon

No need to worry if your water is not as good as pure rain water. We have some great ways to solve the problem. A good system can cut the amount of soap your use in half, soften your skin and never level a hard water again. Just give us a call 928-774-4357 (HELP).  Or visit www.mortensencustomplumbing.com