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The Most Common Do-it-Yourself Plumbing Disasters Many individuals attempt to handle repairs around their homes on their own. They may even try to install new appliances, fixtures, or plumbing without the help of a professional. On the service, this can seem like an excellent way to save money. What many homeowners forget, however, is the level of experience, knowledge, and specialized equipment needed to carry out home improvement tasks. When it comes to plumbing, without the right experience, knowledge, and equipment you can quickly find yourself in the middle of a disaster. Here are some of the most common do-it-yourself plumbing disasters. Plumber’s Tape Homeowners have a habit of using plumber tape the wrong way. This tape is designed to cover around pipe threads. Doing this helps prevent water from leaking through the tiny gaps between the threads. When the tape is not wrapped the right way, it is unable to create the necessary waterproof seal around the threads. Without this seal, the pipes are prone to leaking. Plumber tape should be applied to pipes that are dry and clean. The tape should be wrapped around the pipe snugly. You want to wrap the pipe in the direction opposite of the way that it is turned in the fitting. This allows the threads to work with, rather than against, the tape as you rotate the pipe effectively sealing it and preventing leaks. Water Another thing that people tend to forget when doing plumbing work on their own rather than hiring a professional plumber Newmarket is to turn off the water. It seems like common sense, but when your focus is on the plumbing problem you are facing and trying to fix it as quickly as possible it can be easy to forget. The water should be off at the main shut-off supply valve or the fixture before you tackle any type of plumbing work at your home. If you neglect to turn off the water, you may quickly find your home flooded without a way to stop it. This means that on top of the costs of fixing the plumbing problem you are now faced with the challenge and costs involved with repairing water damage. Oops If you have never undertaken a plumbing job before you more than likely are unequipped to tackle the job. This means that you do not already have the right equipment sitting in your toolbox. There are a lot of different types of materials that are used during a plumbing project. This means that there are different types of tools needed to complete a plumbing job. Professional plumbers have the tools needed for the job. Using inadequate tools can result in damage. This can mean you are spending more money than if you had called a professional in the first place to fix the problem. Chemical Cleaners Many homeowners go to the store and purchase chemical cleaners to unclog their drains. Plungers are a good quick fix for a clog but typically do not clear the entire clog from the sink. Snaking the clog out of the drain is also an option. Chemical cleaners are not a good option for getting stubborn clogs free from your drain. These cleaners can harm your drains instead of providing the safe solution you are looking for.

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