Anytime you have a plumbing problem, you do not need to get stressed out. This article will give you some tips to learn how to handle plumbing problems. Remember to take your time when fixing anything yourself so that you do not cause any further damage from happening to your pipes.
You always want to solder correctly, the biggest mistake most people make when soldering is failing to get the interior of the fitting and the exterior of the pipe clean and shiny. Polish these surfaces with a fine emery clot until bright. When soldering, never heat the pipe, but instead heat the fitting. Doing so allows the solder to be drawn into the fitting by capillary action.
If you have bad water pressure in the shower, the showerhead might be clogged. Take a plastic baggie, fill it with regular vinegar, and tie it to the showerhead so that the showerhead is covered. Leave it overnight. In the morning, take the baggie off and use a small toothbrush to scrub away any mineral deposits.
Use a hairdryer to thaw frozen pipes, after you shut off the water to the house. A hairdryer will gently heat the pipe and thaw the ice without causing significant damage to the pipe. Shutting off the water first means that if the pipe is broken, there will be no rush of water into the house.
There are many ways to unclog a drain. You can try plunging it at first. If that doesn't work try using a chemical agent from the store. Before you go and spend money at the store though, if you have baking soda and some vinegar handy, you can mix those together and pour them in the drain and try to plunge that but if all else fails they have stronger remedies at your local hardware store.
Do you have more information on plumbing? Do you have more of an understanding on what kind of plumbing system is in your home? Can you say that your plumbing skill level has increased? Do you feel confident in your ability to incorporate new elements into your plumbing system? Do you feel the equipment is more comfortable for you to use now? Hopefully, the above advice has provided you with much better answers. If you are in the Placerville area and need plumbing service, contact us online or call us at (530) 961-4099.
Placerville Plumbing
1390 Broadway Ste. B-341
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 961-4099
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