DIY Plumbing

Plumbing to most people seems like a complete foreign language and most of the time a call to the local plumber can run up a big bill when the job could in fact be done by yourself. Here are a few DIY tips for smaller plumbing jobs that you could try out yourself next time you have a problem rather then call the plumber.

Split Pipes!

There are many reasons that pipes can split, from old worn down pipework through to changes of temperature suddenly! These occurrences can cause a pipe to split. Now a plumber would be able to fix this with ease but of course with a little DIY you could do it yourself. Instead of draining down the whole system there is actually a system you can buy known as “Pipe Freeze” and by wrapping a towel around the pipe and spraying “Pipe Freeze” onto the area it will freeze the pipe and allow you 30-40mins to change the pipe or call a local plumber meaning you save time and of course money!

Blocked Taps & Sinks!

Blockages In both taps and sinks can occur quite regularly and again calling a plumber out can get costly but if you do get the time then there are steps you can take to do it yourself. A few tips when doing this are to make sure before taking apart a tap to clean and unblock it make sure the water is turned off before hand or you will end up with a very wet bathroom or kitchen! With blocked sinks another tip is to make sure you block up the overflow holes with a damp cloth as this builds up pressure and makes the job a little easier.

Toilet Blockages & Leaks!

Toilet blockages are sometimes quite frequent and can be caused quite simply if a bulkier toilet roll is used or something is put down the toilet that gets caught and forces the water in the bowl to build up. A simple plunge is generally most of the time all that is needed unless of course the blockage is well down the pipe which in this case a plumber is the best person to call. Also if you have a feeling that your toilet may be leaking, in some cases the water droplets around the pipes and the toilet can come simply from condensation. So the problem isn’t your toilet but in fact the ventilation within the room!

These small tips can in most cases help you and keep you from having to call for a plumber which saves you money and time but of course if any DIY you do doesn’t seem to fix the problem then of course get in contact with a reliable local plumber to help out and make sure the job is done right.

By: Kevin Trose

Obviously if you cant do the job get a qualified plumber in to be on the safe side! If you are based in the UK and within London or the South and are in need of a plumber visit our website for Plumbers Horsham or Plumbers Crawley