Plumbing problems are quite common
in households, and many of these are so small that you can set it right with
timely intervention. When the problems are small, you need not call plumbers Vancouver because you can
resolve most of these on your own. The move does not only save money but also
resolves the problem quickly and save you from plumbing headaches. You can
settle most of the issues by buying some small parts that cost just a few
dollars, mostly under $20 that are readily available and avoid paying through
your nose to plumbers. Here are the ways to resolve some plumbing problems commonly faced in households.
Silence
creaking pipes
Many homes have copper pipes for hot
water supply, and with time the pipe expands due to the heat generated by hot
water. The expanded pipe then rubs and grinds against joists and pipe hangers
resulting in a creaking noise that is quite disturbing. To stop the irritating
sound of the metals rubbing against one another, wrap the pipe with some
adhesive backed felt available from the hardware store after cutting it into
strips. Remove the hanger, wrap the pipe with felt tape and then refasten the
hanger.
Prevent sink
sprayer hang-ups
When you are pulling out your
kitchen sink sprayer, it might happen that the hose often entangles with the
shutoff valves placed under the sink. To facilitate smooth movement of the hose,
cover the pipes, and the shutoff valve handles under the sink with ½ inch foam
pipe insulation. Tape the insulation so that it stays in place and need to
spend just about $3 to complete the work.
Stop the noise
from vibrating sink basins
Twin or double stainless sink basins
are often quite noisy as it produces a gong sound due to vibrations when the
sinks are in use. To prevent the noise, use expanding foam to fill the space
between the two basins from the underside.
The foam prevents vibration, and there is no gong sound anymore. While
you can do this on a sink already installed, it is easier to do it before
installation.
Locating the
position of pipes under floors and behind walls
Sometimes it becomes necessary to
locate the position of pipes that run under the floor or behind walls. Attach
an electrical fish tape to a neodymium or rare earth magnet and insert it into
the drain line through the cleaning plug. Use an ordinary compass to locate the
pipe by observing the vigorous movement of the compass that indicates the
position of the magnet which is also the position of the pipe.
Making trap
removal less messy
Removing a trap from under the sink
can be quite messy if you do not plunge water before trying to remove it. Use a
toilet plunger to give a few plunges to the drain. This would drive out most of
the water from the trap and would reduce the mess when you remove it. For double sinks, remember to plug the other
drain for containing air pressure.
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