DIY Tips for emergencies
1. What to do in the case of a Burst Geysers/ Burst Pipes
Know where your shut off valve is situated so you can switch off the water. The shut off valve is normally located in the street or near a kitchen gully. Once you have switched off your water, contact Tight & Tidy Plumbing where we will be able to give you telephonic assistance and arrange a call out to assist you.
2. Inaccessible Shut off Valves
These often pose a problem as to where they are situated in a home. For many homes this is often outside the house in the road. We recommend that you have it moved inside your property and nearer to the house. This will help in a panic situation.
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3. Avoiding Blocked Drains
Avoid planting new trees near your drain line. Trees are often a problem if planted near drains pipes as the moisture in the pipe attracts the roots which then infiltrate the pipes causing blockages.
Flushing solid waste items such as nappies, facial tissues, feminine products, cotton wool etc. down the toilet are a fast route to causing a blocked drain. We recommend keeping a waste bin in the bathroom to dispose of these items.
Ensure that you can access branch connections so that you can get to and access the manhole.
4. How to Test for Hard Water
The most common water treatment problem found in the home is that having high mineral content such as magnesium and chalky calcium. This condition is commonly known as hard water. Hard water, especially with high levels of calcium, can clog pipes with mineral build up left behind as the water flows through the pipes.
You can do a fairly reliable unscientific test to see if you have a problematic level of hard water in your home by doing the following test with liquid dish washing soap:
1. What to do in the case of a Burst Geysers/ Burst Pipes
Know where your shut off valve is situated so you can switch off the water. The shut off valve is normally located in the street or near a kitchen gully. Once you have switched off your water, contact Tight & Tidy Plumbing where we will be able to give you telephonic assistance and arrange a call out to assist you.
2. Inaccessible Shut off Valves
These often pose a problem as to where they are situated in a home. For many homes this is often outside the house in the road. We recommend that you have it moved inside your property and nearer to the house. This will help in a panic situation.
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3. Avoiding Blocked Drains
Avoid planting new trees near your drain line. Trees are often a problem if planted near drains pipes as the moisture in the pipe attracts the roots which then infiltrate the pipes causing blockages.
Flushing solid waste items such as nappies, facial tissues, feminine products, cotton wool etc. down the toilet are a fast route to causing a blocked drain. We recommend keeping a waste bin in the bathroom to dispose of these items.
Ensure that you can access branch connections so that you can get to and access the manhole.
4. How to Test for Hard Water
The most common water treatment problem found in the home is that having high mineral content such as magnesium and chalky calcium. This condition is commonly known as hard water. Hard water, especially with high levels of calcium, can clog pipes with mineral build up left behind as the water flows through the pipes.
You can do a fairly reliable unscientific test to see if you have a problematic level of hard water in your home by doing the following test with liquid dish washing soap:
