We often take our plumbing systems for granted. We often fail to notice its importance until it is broken or stops working. Till then, pipes, tubes, faucets and all other plumbing equipment are just objects that have to be used when needed.
We call a plumber to help us out whenever a plumbing system stops working and needs some kind of mending. As a result, in hiring a plumber and his services we spend a lot of money.
Instead of hiring a plumber, in this article, I will give you a brief guidance about how to repair small plumbing problems. Lets take the most basic we face in our problem ” a drippy faucet.
A faucet drips or leaks because of a foremost reason – its bad washer. Sometimes the bad washer is accompanied by a bad faucet seat as well. Usually the rubber parts get worn out by the constant wear and tear. It gets crushed as we open and close the tap because it is located between the faucet stem and the faucet seat.
Since the washer has to be replaced with a new one, you have to first open the faucet. Take a screwdriver and remove the handle after gently pushing out the button that covers the screw. Take a pipe wrench and take the measure of the stem. Hold it firmly on the stem and start twisting it to remove.
From the angle located below the sink, turn off the water. Next remove the stem from the holding where it was fitted earlier. Once you have removed the stem, you can notice the washer at the bottom of the stem. By constant usage you can see how crushed it is.
The old, worn-out washer has to be replaced by the new one. As compared to the ones available many years ago, washers available these days are of much better quality. Tough, durable and the one that lasts longer has to be picked. Use the pipe wrench to tighten it when you put it back to its holder.
Screw it tightly with a screwdriver after placing the tap handle back on the stem. Open the tap from below the sink to let the water on. You can check for any dripping or leaks after closing the faucet.
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