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| − | It shows you care about your home and keeping it up. It is an admirable thing. With plumbing you can be an expert and still learn new tricks; there is always something to be gained or improved on. You can get started with the information below and then begin tinkering within your own walls.
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| − | Applying prevention measures is key to preventing plumbing issues. Drain clogs can be expensive and are actually a major repair, one of the most common ones, too. Hair can cause clogs, among many other things. Avoid this by using a drain cover or screen that keeps hair and other particles from clogging your pipes. Most objects will not fall through the drain cover, and even hair usually won't make it through.
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| − | [http://www.fizzlive.com/member/210573/blog/view/195552/ Get Those Pipes Fixed With These Plumbing Tips] Make sure that everybody in your family knows how to turn off the water going into your house, and the various areas connected in your house. That will ensure that any time an emergency occurs it can be stopped in short order before real damage is done. Everyone will then know what to do in case of a plumbing emergency.
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| − | Choose a drain cleaner wisely. There are some that contain strong chemicals that can actually cause damage to your pipes. Choose a brand that claims to be easy on pipes. Certain chemicals can kill bacteria that are important in your pipes, or even be poisonous.
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| − | Running cold water while using your garbage disposal is recommended even though some people insist that you don't have to. Many people make the mistake of thinking that a disposal can handle anything as long as they have water running when they turn it on. That is not true at all. In fact, it could cause garbage to stick to your disposal, which can create more damage.
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| − | [http://www.ourfetishspace.adulgence.com/?L=blogs.blog&article=233185 Excellent Advice To Help You Remedy Your Plumbing Problems] You can use a plumber's snake on your washing machine drain if it needs it, as well as on sink drains. On occasion, you will find that small items and lint from your washing machine could be built up in the washing machine pipe, which could cause clogging or back up.
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| − | Only pay pay the plumber once the job is done. You may be required to put some money down before a job is started, but never pay the total cost until you know the job has been completed correctly. You need to know the plumber did what he promised before he is reimbursed for the entire amount.
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| − | [http://tncommunity.info/blogs/263792/425364/what-you-ought-to-know-about-plu Tips And Hints On Getting Rid Of A Clogged Drain] If your house uses well water and there are orange or pink stains in tubs or sinks, it's because of the iron level in the water. This is something that needs to be taken care of by water softener, which you can buy at a store, or have a company come out to your house and take care of it for you.
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| − | Be very careful when you are selecting drain cleaners. Avoid those that have chemicals that are damaging to pipes. To prevent this, look for a product that promises not to damage your pipes. Most are quite caustic, and some can be harmful if you have a septic system.
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