How to Prevent Leakage in Your House

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PREVENT LEAKS WITH THESE TIPS
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TIPS
Leaking Taps
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Pipe cutting
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For bigger or tighter cuts, use a dull blade
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For a leak-free connection de-burr the pipe
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Dont re-use fittings
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Check your supply lines
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Leaking Taps
When you turn an outside tap on, and you get
water leaking from around the handle it could
mean a loose packing nut or a faulty washer.
Using a wrench or pliers try tightening the nut
first.
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De-Burr The Pipe
Any burrs on the end of a pipe that is left over
will create small channels in the cement when
you push the fitting into the pipe. This is how
you get leaks, always scrape away burrs with a
utility knife before joining the pipes.
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Pipe Cutting
It can be difficult to cut a thin metal pipe with
a hacksaw.To get a good cut insert a wooden rod
into the end of the pipe, you want to cut.Clamp
your pipe and wood into a vice and cut through
both the pipe and the wood for a perfect cut.
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More Defined
FOR BIGGER OR TIGHTER CUTS, USE A DULL BLADE When
you need to cut a larger pipe use a reciprocating
saw fitted with an older, dull wood blade. Using
a new metal blade with sharp teeth tends to grab
onto the pipe, and a metal blade actually MELTS
plastic instead of cutting it.
DONT RE-USE FITTINGS It is difficult and
time-consuming to take fittings apart and clean
them, buy new fittings instead. There is always
a chance the old fitting will leak.
CHECK YOUR SUPPLY LINES Take time at least once a
year to inspect all the supply lines to your
home. If you find leaks, cracks or corrosion,
call your plumber and replace the line.
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HAVE A LEAK?
Reducing Water leakage in your home saves money
and energy. Learn what to look for and how to
prevent problems from water leaks. A small leak
will eventually become a big leak and a big
problem. It will damage the inside of your home
very quickly so It's important to find and
repair any leaking water early for this you can
hire an emergency plumbing in Sydney.
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THANK YOU