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Questions About Plumbing? This Should Help You!
Questions About Plumbing? This Should Help You!
Nowadays the need for effective home plumbing is on the rise. The demand for products and equipment leads to some very innovative techniques that you can do yourself. Now is your chance to find something that works for your plumbing system. Here are some tips that you can use to get you started with doing your own plumbing.
If your pipes are making a racket there is a simple way to quiet them down. You simply have to securely fasten any pipes that are exposed. Call a plumber to help with pipes that require you to cut a hole in a wall ceiling or floor.
To avoid wasting water and having a potentially high water bill check your home for leaky faucets periodically. Fix any leaks that you find right away. You may be able to do the repair yourself but if not you may have to seek the services of a plumber to make the repairs.
Make sure overflow holes are cleaned out. This can help to prevent any water damage. Overflow holes are a way to stop water from overflowing if a sink is left on by accident. If the overflow hole is clogged it will not be able to do its job.
Have you tried patching your pipe with the store-bought patching kits only to have that section of your plumbing continue leaking? Replacing the damaged pipe is a more permanent solution than patching. First you must shut off the main water valve and drain the water from the damaged section. Cut out the damaged section of the copper pipe leaving about an inch of extra pipe on both sides of the damaged area. Remove corrosion from inside the pipes with a wire brush. Apply flux to the replacement pipe and the remaining pipe. Slide the piece of replacement pipe into place with couplings. Apply solder all around the joint and use a propane torch to solder the replacement section into place.
Cover pipes that are outside or in cool areas. Use heat tape to make sure that the pipes are completely covered and insulated. This will prevent frozen pipes in the winter which can be an expensive problem. Check outdoor pipes for other problems such as leaks and cracks which are better to catch early.
Make sure that any exposed pipes in your home are insulated especially those found in crawl spaces on the outside walls of your home. This will help keep them from freezing and causing you tons of problems. Frozen pipes can often be devastating and leave you with problems that are expensive to fix and no water in the middle of winter.
As you have read there are many different ways to deal with and maintain your own plumbing. You need to find the treatment that works for you. There is a ton of information that can help you get started. By following these tips you are well on your way to doing your own plumbing like a pro.
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