With far more to plumbing than people think, it is more complex without the proper training, experience, and know how with the intricacies and precision of plumbing work. There are a few things even the most beginner and untrained homeowner can do around the house, though many plumbing related projects are better suited for the experts. To help you get your DIY plumbing toolbox together and share a couple of examples of plumbing projects that you can do for yourself, we at M&C Orsack Plumbing would like to take the opportunity to offer assistance today.
DIY Plumbers Tool Kit
Specifically designed for the hardware involved, plumbing projects require a few specialty tools.
1) Pipe or Plumber’s Wrench. With the direction of the pipe and can be set to handle the width of most pipes, a pipe wrench has teeth that are designed to form and move. For any plumbing toolbox, this wrench is a simple must.
2) Plumber’s Putty. Having the ability of an extended shelf life for periodic use, this plumbing putty is engineered for sealing joints it can dry quickly and in sealed containers.
3) Seat Wrench. To handle bathtub or sink faucets, a seat wrench is ideal.
4) Teflon Tape. Where the thread into their counterparts is not quite as snug, this tape is commonly used in plumbing work to fix leaks around fixtures.
5) Water Meter Key. To your home, water meter key aids you in turning off and on the water supply valve. In times of emergency situations, the water meter key should be easily obtained as it will turn off the water.
6) Basin Wrench. Designed to help you loosen nuts and bolts, a basin wrench has an adjustable-angled head specifically from below and is excellent for replacing or fixing faucets.
7) Drain Snake. As long as they are not too deep, the drain snake is a smaller less complex form of what professional plumbers use can help clear away clogs. They come in multiple sizes and assortment of power-supplies.
How to Replace a Shower Head
With some easy DIY plumbing projects around the house, below are few small projects to get you started. One of the simplest jobs you can do, is replacing the showerhead.
1. Counter-clockwise, unscrew the showerhead; however, if it screwed on tightly, it usually takes is a little muscle and a good grip, use your pipe wrench.
2. To ensure a snug fit, wind Teflon tape around the threaded end a couple of times.
3. Test to make sure there is no dropping, after you screw on the new shower head hand tight, if there is make adjustments.
Bathtub Drain Clog Removal
1. The plate covering the emergency drain just above the normal drain, unscrew the drainage plate.
2. Use a snake down the drain. On the particular type you went with, be sure to follow manufacturer’s directions.
3. Once the obstruction is cleared, reinstall your drainage plate.
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