Leaks from water pipes

Leaks from water pipes, how to intervene?

Leaks from water pipes
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One of the most recurrent problems related to the plumbing system are water leaks in the pipes. Since the water in the supply pipes is under pressure and if a pipe generates a leak, the water usually sprays with considerable force. Due to this pressure it is quite obvious if a pipe is leaking, even if the pipe is inside a wall or above the ceiling.

The first thing to do is to find the valve that controls the water supply of the broken pipe. Water supply is the organized supply of water from underground or above-ground sources directly to the consumer in accordance with the required quantitative and quality indicators. The old systems were made of black iron and then galvanized iron, but over the years the accumulation of limestone and rust inevitably leads to the corrosion of the piping, creating weak points from where flooding emergencies and leaks from the pipes develop. water. Even a minimal loss if neglected, over time, could turn into potential damage to the structure of the house.

But how can we temporarily fix a leaking pipe that will allow us to take time and wait for the plumber to arrive.

1.First we need to identify the leak.

Often it has to do with small leaks that can cause more or less visible damage on the walls. Once identified, the water flow will have to be shut off, blocking the main tap.

2. Repair the tube temporarily.

To proceed with a temporary repair you must get a sheath that you can buy or make from a kitchen glove or a balloon. And what you have to do is to twist the material around the leak, possibly tightening with plastic ties or string.

But in the event that the leak comes from inside a wall, the help of an expert plumber must be sought as this is an intervention for truly expert hands like those of our company Croydon Emergency Plumber. So for any emergency of water leaks, call us on our number and one of the plumbers will intervene in a timely manner and resolve the leak definitively.

We at Plumber Croydon work with: Emergency Locksmith Croydon, Emergency Electrician Croydon.

CALL 02080897615

Location: Croydon, UK

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