Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Tips On How To Check And Repair Destroyed Pipes

By Drew Shaw


Many families don't realize that they possess a lot of money. The ones that do know this fact seem to have learned methods to manage the cash that they've got very well. Budget, is the plan for spending money. As a member of the family, you share in the money spent for education, clothing, food, shelter, medical care and recreation in your family. But, there are circumstances where the budget is not followed. An example of this is extremely high water bills due to leaks which is caused by bad pipe management.

It is the responsibility of the family to plan and to prevent over spending and a way to do this is to check the pipes if it is functioning correctly. There must be no leaks that could add to the water bill that the family is receiving. To properly see this, allow me to share some tips on repairing and maintaining pipes.

The first thing to do is to inspect the water gauge if you suspect a leak. If the needle or dial is moving even if there are no people using a faucet or an appliance, then there might be a leak somewhere. To locate this leak, you should look for stains on ceilings and walls and you should listen warily along supply pipes. Turn off the water supply at the main shutoff valve and jam a pencil point into the hole and break it off as a temporary repair.

To secure the plug, you need to dry the exterior of the pipe and wrap two to three layers of plastic electrical tape around the pipe. Cover it for three inches on both sides of the leak, overlapping each turn by half. A lasting solution for this type of problem is by replacing the broken section.

Doing this process can save you money. Leaks, when not prevented and repaired causes a lot. Be sure to always check the existing pipes of the home to avoid problems like this. By doing this, you could save money for your family. You can even save money for traveling in a luxury yacht.




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