Plumbing mistakes to avoid

No one likes the stress or anxiety related to an overflowing toilet or a clogged drain. It can actually wreak havoc on the schedule of the whole family.

If you wish to avoid such occurrences, you need to keep in mind some of the following mistakes and stay away from all plumbing problems.


Too Many Plumbing Appliances Cause Low Water Pressure

If you notice that the water pressure is quite low at your home, it might be due to too many fittings and fixtures at your home. This can cause direct low water pressure. If you have several fixtures at home, it will definitely create a low water pressure. If low water pressure is not common in your neighborhood, you should definitely try to reduce the plumbing appliances you have at home.

Plumbing Space Overcrowded

All pipes and drains need space. When your plumber comes home for regular maintenance and repair, space is needed to clear out the blocked pipes. If free space is not available around the pipes or drains or even the sewage pipes, you will not be able to clear out the clogged pipe easily. Many people add cupboards or shelves to cover up pipes, which is definitely not good for your pumping system

Installing Fixtures Closely

If you have installed different fixtures close to one another, it might be difficult for you to adjust. When your plumber visits your premises for inspection or repair, he too is going to have a tough time. Even if your area is small, you need to give some space to your fixtures. Your shower or tub should never be too close to the toilet.

Remember that drains are not garbage bins. Sinks are designed for liquids and not anything else. The sink in the kitchen is not made for grease. You should never dump debris in the drain which will clog the drain. Here are some things which you should never put down the drain.

• Eggshells
• Fat, oil, grease
• Cotton Balls
• Paper Towels
• Condoms
• Coffee Grounds
• Vegetables and fruit peelings
• Hair
• Car fluids

Never Apply Pressure On A Faucet

Never use force to turn off a faucet. Even if your faucet is dripping or leaking, you should never turn it off with great force because your faucet might break in such a situation. If excessive force is used, the handle might just break off or become loose.

No Inspection or Maintenance For Long:

Your plumbing system might be running perfectly, without drippings, leakages, and clogging. This does not mean you will not get your system inspected for long. It is important to perform regular performance and maintenance of the system, so that any probable problem or leakage is detected early. If the problem is detected early, you will be saved from excessive expenditure on repairs and maintenance or larger scale damage.

Attempting To Fix Problems Yourself:

Many of us are often tempted to carry out minor repairs and maintenance all by ourselves. However, there are a few problems which you cannot fix yourself and you will need professional help. Repairing water heating, sewage or clogged drains can be risky for your healthy as well as for the entire system.

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