Note the position of the main shut-off valve and drain . In some cases, you will find the shut-off valve outside the house.
Plumbing Secret #1
If you need to clear up your sewer line on a regular basis, you should become familiar with the entry locations.
Shocking Fact: A leaking faucet can waste up to 8 gallons of water each day, while a running toilet can waste up to 200 gallons
Plumbing Secret #2
Repair small leaks as soon as possible to avoid larger problems. In most cases, all you have to do is replace a worn washer, O-ring, or stem.
If something that isn’t human waste falls down the toilet, it will cause problems.
Plumbing Secret #3
Avoid flushing tissue paper, hygiene goods, children’s toys & even “flushable” baby wipes.
You can unclog clogged garbage disposal on your own
Things like food detritus, cooking grease, peels, starchy foods like rice or potatoes should never be poured down the kitchen drain.
Plumbing Secret #4
Before you begin working on your garbage disposal, remember to unplug it. This is crucial since you don’t want it to turn on by accident when your hand is stuck down there.
It’s advisable to do this before pouring any drain cleaners down the drain because they can splash out if you’re not careful.
If plunging your sink doesn’t work, check the mainline for a cleanout plug.
Plumbing Secret #5
It’s advisable to do this before pouring any drain cleaners down the drain because they can splash out if you’re not careful.
Once you have accessed the pipe, clean it with a brush or anything similar to try to remove the clog.
Used Plumber’s tape or Teflon tape to prevent leaks around joints and fittings by sealing pipe threads.
Plumbing Secret #6
Before sealing the pipe threads, apply the plumber’s tape three times around the threads.
White tape is intended for regular domestic plumbing projects, and yellow tape is intended for gas line hookups.