- Don't Pour Grease or Oil Down the Drain.
- Use A Strainer.
- Watch What You Flush.
- Know Where Your Main Water Valve Is.
- Test Your Toilet's Flush Valve Seal for Leaks.
- Make Sure Your Main Sewer Drain Is Accessible.
- Prevent Your Plumbing From Freezing.
- Avoid Chemical Drain Cleaners.
How do you loosen a tight water pipe?
Apply a penetrating lubricant such as Liquid Wrench or WD-40 to the fixture or nut and allow it to soak in for at least two hours. Apply more penetrating lubricant and allow it to soak in for another two hours. Turn the fixture or nut to loosen it.
How do you loosen corroded plumbing connections?
- Spray lubricant on the outside of a corroded joint and give it time to seep into the joint and dissolve rust on the threads, which usually takes about five to 10 minutes.
- Grip the fitting you are trying to separate with one pipe wrench; grip the pipe to which it is attached with another.
While fixing your own plumbing is a great DIY project, it doesn't take much for a quick plumbing fix to become a full-fledged, whole-house, 3-inches-of-water-in-the-living-room plumbing disaster. So here's what you should know before you get started.May 4, 2012
Should I call a plumber or do it myself?
It's Worth It to Call a Plumber While there are several things you can fix by yourself, it's always a good idea to hire a professional. For example, you could always try to do it yourself plumbing for simple problems like faucets that drip water, pipes that leak liquid, or toilets that won't stop running.
How can I ruin my plumbing?
- 1 Using Excessive Amounts Of Drain Cleaner.
- 2 Being Careless When Driving Nails Into The Wall.
- 3 Improperly Combine Different Metals.
- 4 Flush Just About Everything Down The Toilet.
- 5 Pouring Grease, Or Pretty Much Anything Else Down The Kitchen Drain.
What are the plumbing precautions?
- Read warning labels!
- Always shut off the electricity when working near a power source.
- Wear protective goggles and earplugs to protect your eyes and ears.
- Wear a facemask to keep your lungs safe from dust and chemicals.
Can you do DIY plumbing work without a license?
Generally, a plumber who does not carry a proper license is unprofessional because only well-trained and professional plumbers are able to pass the license test. An unlicensed plumber might not be able to fix your plumbing issue, that's why it's important to not get attracted to their cheap and affordable packages.