Leaking Pipes & Burst Pipes
Leaking Pipes
Sometimes, it is possible
that you don’t come to know about any sort of leakage in any of the pipes in
your household or office plumbing. If your water bill is higher than the normal,
chances are that somewhere there is a pipe leaking. In order to check whether
there is a problem with one of the pipes, close all the taps tightly and check
the readings in the water meter. If the dial moves it is an indication of water
leakage somewhere. Devices like Mechanic’s stethoscope help in identifying the
leakage. Generally you would notice a water stain in the area where there is a
leakage. Leaks are difficult to detect with out the sound of running water or a
water stain, in such cases you must call the plumber in your area without any
further delay.
Leaking pipes if not
rectified immediately can cause a lot of problem. The first thing that you
should do when you detect a leaking pipe is that you should turn off the water
supply through the pipe. Once you have stopped the water supply, relax and
contact a licensed plumber who can rectify the fault. If the plumber cannot
attend to your problem immediately, you need not panic as there are ways to
temporarily fix the problem. First identify where the pipe is leaking from,
second identify the nature of leakage, whether there is a hole in pipe or the
pipe has broken etc.
Temporary fixes provide
temporary relief. If you are able to fix the pipe yourself it does not mean that
you don’t require a plumber any more. There are many ways to repair a hole in a
pipe. If you have a pencil all that you need to do is stick it into the hole and
break it off and wrap the pipe from that point with the electrician tape. You
can also use pieces of heavy rubber to fix the hole by clamping the rubber
tightly at the place of where the pipe is leaking. Epoxy putty is also an
effective temporary fix; the pipe should be absolutely dry when you apply the
putty.
Permanent repairs for
leaking pipes include installing pipe clamps, all that is done is that the clamp
is placed over the hole and then tightened to make a permanent seal; these
clamps are easily available in the market. Alternatively, metallic tubes are
also available for permanently repairing a hole or a slit in a pipe.
If there is a major
leakage in pipe, most probably it requires immediate replacement, in such a case
it is best to close the water supply through the pipe till the time a
professional plumber fixes it. Avoid fixing major leaks on your own; you may
cause more damage to the plumbing.
How can Call The
Plumber help you?
The Call The Plumber team is skilled at handling all kinds of
services related to leaking pipes. We are widely recognized for the quality of
advice that we deliver and also for the quality of service that we provide. If
you have any questions related to pipe leaks, call us now at
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When a pipe springs a leak, the
situation can get out of control fast. You don't want spraying water to
wreak havoc and lead to huge repair bills. Here are quick fixes to
control the damage and keep your water running while you're arranging
for a proper repair.
A major
burst pipe - a relatively common plumbing problem - and a gushing flow of water in a fairly obvious location, water leak
detection is not the difficult part, it is more a matter of ceasing the
flow, and then to fix or replace the split. A not so obvious leaking
pipe can water damage your property and furniture. Let the experts
find the source of the
broken water pipe and fix it immediately.
Step One
Wrap a piece of
rubber around the leaking joint, then apply a stainless-steel
hose clamp (see A). Tighten the clamp with a screwdriver or
socket wrench. If you don't have a hose clamp, use another type,
such as a C-clamp, to secure the rubber over the leak.
Step Two
Soak water-activated
fiberglass-resin tape (sold in a repair kit for just this
purpose) in water, wrap it around the leak and smooth it with
gloved hands. Allow it to cure as directed before restoring the
water.
Step Three
For leaks around
fittings, dry the surface, mix two-part epoxy putty and apply it
over and around the leak (see B). Allow curing time as directed
before restoring the water.
Step Four
For leaks in PVC
(polyvinyl chloride) or PB (polybutylene) plastic pipes, use a
hacksaw or pipe cutter with a plastic-cutting wheel to cut out a
section of pipe long enough to allow you to slip in a
compression coupling. Tighten the coupling by hand and snug it
with pliers.
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