Don't be a Clown With DIY Plumbing Mistakes
It’s October- that time of year when the clowns come out and hilarity ensues. It’s also that time of year when fall plumbing upkeep commences, or at least it should! Warning!
There are some things you need to be aware of that could put your pipes and good name at risk. This season, don’t be the laughingstock of your family by making the most common DIY plumbing mistakes.
During the warmer months of the year, your plumbing takes on the strain of extra usage due to keeping that grass green, filling the pool, or watering your famous tomatoes. You might have excessive company using the loo during those great cookouts you’re known for, or more laundry with all the towels you need to wash after the kids’ swimming party.
All this added use can put more of a burden on your plumbing system. Never fear! You can do essential plumbing maintenance yourself but beware of these embarrassing plumbing DIY disasters.
Nightmarish Drain Cleaners Mutilate Pipes
Let it be known that liquid drain cleaners are a pipe’s worst nightmare! The corrosive action of this nasty concoction is damaging in more ways than one. Using these quick fix dollar tree disasters can become a massive thorn in your side. It’s best to steer clear.If you see that your drain is emptying ever so slowly, you may be tempted to reach for the Drano. Understandably, you might not want to call a professional plumber every time you have a slight hiccup in the bowels of your house.
Unfortunately, with a clogged drain, you can’t see what’s going on. A plumber might do you some good and save you big money in the long term. If you think you need the drain cleaner, think again. Your pipes will thank you.
Clenching the Wrench and Over-tightening Bolts
Another scary DIY plumbing fail that will have you crying and everyone else snickering is over-tightening bolts! There is a fine line between cranking that wrench too much and not enough. Don’t cross it, or else!
Over-tightening the bolts on those beautiful newly purchased fixtures will forebode a flood, and you’ll be out of more money than you can shake a fist at! When too much pressure is placed on the porcelain of your bathroom accessories, it creates a crack. That fissure will produce a small leak, which will eventually explode into a full-blown tsunami in your bathroom. Not funny.
Bungling Plumbing Tape Miscalculations
There’s an easy trick to fixing those shameful DIY plumbing tape fails that are so common. Take caution to make sure you get it wrapped right the first time.You don’t want to forever look silly with a clownlike gaffe such as this. Oh, the horror! First and foremost, always use the right tape. Plumber’s tape, or Teflon tape as it is frequently called, can be your best friend or your worst enemy.
The majority of plumbing DIYers have no idea that you must wrap this tape clockwise for it to work. So many accidentally wrap it counterclockwise - which counteracts what you were trying to do in the first place. Don’t be the fool this fall, play it cool and heed these warnings - or else!
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