Fixing the Water Leak
Arturo bought a house in SE Washington to rehab. He inspected the house, and the plumbing looked fine, at least what he could see. Then he went to the water meter and noted the dials. He wrote the figures down, made sure the water was not running in any of the faucets and came back two hours later. The dials had moved. That told Arturo that there was a water leak somewhere in the house. A system with even a small leak could be wasting 6,300 gallons of water per month. Arturo needs to fix the water leak.
Finding the Leak
Arturo went to all the toilets and added food color to the water tanks. He wanted to see if the food color leaked into the toilet bowl. If he would have found anything he would know he would have to repair or replace the toilet fixtures in the water tank. There was no leak.
Next, he checked the cabinets and baseboards smelling for mold or looking for discoloration. A leaking pipe, if it had been leaking for some time, would cause mold or discoloration of a wall. He found what he was looking for in the kitchen under the sink. He exposed the pipe to the sink’s faucets.
Fixing the Water Leak
Once Arturo found the leak, he had to stop it from leaking. According to CT Homes blog. “The quickest way to repair leaky pipes in your home is to use a chemical sealant or patch kit. These are inexpensive, easy to apply and found in every home improvement section across the country. The only catch is that they aren’t as sturdy or permanent as a splice. If the leak continues to drip, people who are rehabbing properties will want to consider replacing the section of pipe.
A Bigger Problem
Arturo saw the leak was not easily fixed with a patch kit. It appeared to be a busted pipe from the cold winter of 2016-2017. The pipe had a crack about three inches long. That meant Arturo would have to replace that section of pipe. Before replacing a section of pipe, shut off all of the water running through your pipes. When it is safe to operate, use a pipe cutter to slice off the damaged length. After you’ve done that, it’s just a matter of fitting in the new section of pipe and soldering it with sweat solder. Sounds easy right? Well, under a sink is not an easy place to work.
Sometimes leaks don’t stop. In this case, Arturro was lucky. In an older house, because of aging pipes, the plumbing might have needed replacing. If this were the case, then calling a plumber might be your best option. While small repairs are simple, you risk damaging the entire house if you botch a major installation.
Arturro will tell you The key to replacing leaky pipes is to take your time. Search thoroughly for the source of the leaks, and when you find them, don’t rush to replace a section of pipe, but run through the steps for repair. If you follow his advice, you can save hundreds the next time you’re rehabbing properties.
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