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SOLUTIONS VANCOUVER PLUMBING TIPS |
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1.) Drain Clog
2.) Pipe & Joint leakage
3.) A dripping faucet / Faucet leakage
4.) Showerhead problems.
First check, do you have any idea about how
water runs through pipes in your own home?
When you decide to go through this
experience, make sure that you have proper
lay out of your drainage system and basic
knowledge how and from where to shut off the
water flow. It might help you in emergency
situation. (Ask your Builder or Drainage
System Planner for plumbing map.)
You need to equip your storehouse with
following necessary things.
1.) Safety tools: Remember, things can go wet
and wild. Always use rubber gloves and wear
safety goggles
2.) Drainage Plunger: Go for quality rubber
(thick & flexible) and considerable shape.
3.) Plumber’s Snake (Mechanical snake): A
flexible long wire coil with corkscrew like
tip.
4.) Slip Joint Pliers: used for a tight grip
on the pipe (metal pipes), tightening and
loosening bolts.
5.) Screwdriver: loosening and tightening
screws especially shower heads.
6.) Adjustable wrench: useful to free multi
shaped pipe joints and grip to loosen pipes.
7.) Cleaning Chemicals (Environment friendly):
baking soda, Lemon juice, grease and
lubricants.
8.) Plumber’s joint material: Joint sealer,
fluorocarbon tape etc. For minor leakages
Where to get all these stuff? Just have a
walk at corner’s Hardware shop or
Supermarket. Most of these things, you will
find under one roof. Always make sure about
brand name, durability and quality of the
product. Salesperson is the best person to
help you making your choice.
1.) Drain Clog: Most often you or your neighbors face this problem. Child toys,
Plastic stuff, Food waste or no clean up
since months are the few basic responsible
factors. Toilet, Bathtub and Kitchen sinks
and washbasins are the soft targets for
drain clog.
a.) Search for drainage plunger; make sure of
enough water in the bowl to cover the
plunger. Now plunge gently, push in and out,
it will force water inside with air pressure
and after 15-20 strokes, you will get rid of
clog. Don’t forget to flush plenty of water
after getting done.
b.) Yet plenty of flushed water remains plenty
in the bowl? All right, Get a Mechanical
snake; push it inside the pipe. Rotate it in
clockwise direction. It will make a hole
through the hard clog and can hook up the
hard objects at its tip. (Most often they
are Plastic bags, Wrappers, Rubber things
and child toys.)
2.) Pipe & Joint leakage: In Feng Shui
dripping water resembles with dripping
money. Sometimes it can flood your home when
you’re enjoying your picnic. You or your
family member returns home, might slip on
the wet floor.
Plumber’s joint sealer will help you in
minor cases, for major leakage use rubber
strip kit, available in hardware store, just
get it home. If you are looking for more
easy option then go for fluorocarbon tape
Stop the water supply and follow "how to
use" tips. Every standard product has its
own manual printed inside or outside of the
box. Just ask for most durable and effective
product. You might need to change the pipe.
3.) A dripping faucet: Most plumbing problems
are related with faucet. It can be anything,
from leakage to noise. Yet many of us ignore
it or instead of repairing it, they simply
replace it. But remember it is one of the
easiest parts to repair. Shut off the supply
and remove faucet with the help of wrench,
disassemble it. Clean it up with mild
chemicals (inner threads), replaces damaged
screw, if any. Reassemble and replace it
again. Always make sure that water supply
running through your pipes is under
pressure.
4.) Leaking Showerhead: Many times you find a
leakage at the showerhead's swivel. The main
reason behind it is - Weak packing. Simply
unscrew showerhead from swivel-ball ring.
Clean it up carefully with chemicals, make
holes free from particles, apply joint
sealer and reassemble it.
If you've got bigger problems just call us
at:604-739-2000. Few extra dollars will
provide you peace of mind. Always go for
durable material (Steel, copper pipes). Once
in a year, call professional plumber for
routine check. Remember, prevention is
always better than cure. Make sure that any
of the toys not missing from you kids
collection. And who says just gardening or
walking on treadmill burns your calories?
Checking and servicing (cleaning) your home
plumbing system can also help you in burning
calories. |
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