There are a number of household services that Plumber Adelaide provide to homes right across the metropolitan area. Working with your plumbing professional, by keeping your pipes working efficiently, can save you both many an unnecessary headache.
Avoid a clogged up sink:
It is important to avoid putting tea leaves or coffee grounds down the sink, these waste items are better off in your garden bed or in a compost heap. Do not allow swelling materials to be poured down the sink. Products or dishes that contain semolina, flour, rice, gelatine, pastry and fiber supplements can cause huge blockages in your pipes. Potatoes are also a swelling material. Do not pour hot fat down the sink, not only is this terrible for the environment but hot fat will solidify in your pipes and block them right up. Much of this could seem a little superfluous, or too obvious for the average householder to avoid, however, you might be surprised at how often these problems disable kitchen-plumbing systems. Also important to consider when cooking and cleaning in your kitchen is that pouring chemical and food waste down the drain is bad for the environment and can have adverse affects away from your home.
Fixing leaks:
The temporary stoppage of leaky pipes involves quickly patching up the problem. One way to do this is by wrapping waterproof tape over the bad spot or rubbing the hole with a stick of special compound. Applying epoxy paste or inserting a self-tapping plug into the hole are other alternatives. When using waterproof tape, be sure to dry the pipe thoroughly before you start wrapping. Start the tape about 2 to 3 inches from the hole and extend it the same distance beyond. For tiny leaks in pipes, use a compound stick available at most hardware stores. Simply rub the stick over the hole to stop the leak. The compound stick can even stop small leaks while the water is still running in the pipe. Epoxy paste can be applied only to dry pipes, and the water must be turned off. Despite the immediate benefits of patching up a leak, like saving water and preventing any water damage, it is important to call a professional plumber once you have got everything under control. A quick fix is a temporary fix and not something that will last.
Pipe Soldering:
There are a few basic steps to getting a join ready for soldering. Typically soldering involves joining two metal components by heating a filler metal. The first step in soldering involves segmenting the copper pipe with a tube cutter by carefully rotating the device round and around. Once the pipe is cut insert the reaming attachment of the tube cutter to remove any excess metal shavings. Next, clean any dirt, oil or corrosion off the parts of the pipe that will be joined. Once the pipes are clean, paint on a tinning flux agent that will acid-clean the copper as it heats. It is important to use a lead-free solder so that you won’t contaminate the water supply. The final stage involves heating the pipes and the solder in order to close the join. A propane torch is used to heat the copper pipes, they will heat evenly because of the tinning flux. As the solder melts onto the join and the process is complete, the joint should return to room temperate within ten minutes. The soldering process is certainly much simpler and lass dangerous than welding, however, can be just as dangerous if improper tools are used. It is always best to consult a plumber if you think you may need to solder any of your pipes.
Best Plumbing and Maintenance have got your pipes covered. For professional plumbers in Adelaide, give the experts a call on 0411 783 681 or visit their website http://bestplumbing.com.au/ for more information.
Avoid a clogged up sink:
It is important to avoid putting tea leaves or coffee grounds down the sink, these waste items are better off in your garden bed or in a compost heap. Do not allow swelling materials to be poured down the sink. Products or dishes that contain semolina, flour, rice, gelatine, pastry and fiber supplements can cause huge blockages in your pipes. Potatoes are also a swelling material. Do not pour hot fat down the sink, not only is this terrible for the environment but hot fat will solidify in your pipes and block them right up. Much of this could seem a little superfluous, or too obvious for the average householder to avoid, however, you might be surprised at how often these problems disable kitchen-plumbing systems. Also important to consider when cooking and cleaning in your kitchen is that pouring chemical and food waste down the drain is bad for the environment and can have adverse affects away from your home.
Fixing leaks:
The temporary stoppage of leaky pipes involves quickly patching up the problem. One way to do this is by wrapping waterproof tape over the bad spot or rubbing the hole with a stick of special compound. Applying epoxy paste or inserting a self-tapping plug into the hole are other alternatives. When using waterproof tape, be sure to dry the pipe thoroughly before you start wrapping. Start the tape about 2 to 3 inches from the hole and extend it the same distance beyond. For tiny leaks in pipes, use a compound stick available at most hardware stores. Simply rub the stick over the hole to stop the leak. The compound stick can even stop small leaks while the water is still running in the pipe. Epoxy paste can be applied only to dry pipes, and the water must be turned off. Despite the immediate benefits of patching up a leak, like saving water and preventing any water damage, it is important to call a professional plumber once you have got everything under control. A quick fix is a temporary fix and not something that will last.
Pipe Soldering:
There are a few basic steps to getting a join ready for soldering. Typically soldering involves joining two metal components by heating a filler metal. The first step in soldering involves segmenting the copper pipe with a tube cutter by carefully rotating the device round and around. Once the pipe is cut insert the reaming attachment of the tube cutter to remove any excess metal shavings. Next, clean any dirt, oil or corrosion off the parts of the pipe that will be joined. Once the pipes are clean, paint on a tinning flux agent that will acid-clean the copper as it heats. It is important to use a lead-free solder so that you won’t contaminate the water supply. The final stage involves heating the pipes and the solder in order to close the join. A propane torch is used to heat the copper pipes, they will heat evenly because of the tinning flux. As the solder melts onto the join and the process is complete, the joint should return to room temperate within ten minutes. The soldering process is certainly much simpler and lass dangerous than welding, however, can be just as dangerous if improper tools are used. It is always best to consult a plumber if you think you may need to solder any of your pipes.
Best Plumbing and Maintenance have got your pipes covered. For professional plumbers in Adelaide, give the experts a call on 0411 783 681 or visit their website http://bestplumbing.com.au/ for more information.
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