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of calling a plumber and making him your new best friend. Often, all it takes to
finish the job is a rudimentary toolkit and the will to learn. Some common
problems found with plumbing include: - Running toilet - Backed-up toilets -
Noisy pipes - Flooding RUNNING TOILET One of the most frequent is the running
toilet. Usually this problem can be fixed simply by replacing a faulty flapper
or ball assembly, though some cases will require you to clean mineral deposits
from the tank itself. Vinegar, boiling water and baking soda usually does the
trick. BACKED-UP TOILETS ?You ever go to a big party, go in the bathroom, flush
the toilet and the water starts coming up? This is the most frightening moment
in the life of a human being. You?ll do anything to stop this. You?ll lose your
mind and start talking to the toilet. ?No please, don?t do this to me!? ? Jerry
Seinfeld The only thing worse than clogging a toilet is clogging someone else?s
toilet. Here?s a quick tip, if you flush once and the water rises dangerously
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tank lid and push the tank ball down to close the flush valve. When water
overflows the bowl there is a blockage somewhere in the toilet or drain line. If
the bathroom sink does not back up, then the blockage is in the toilet or very
close to it. If the sink (or some other bathroom drain) is backing up, then the
clog is farther along in the drain line. If drains elsewhere in the house are
backing up, then the problem is likely to be somewhere in the sewer line. The
best thing to do in that case is to call a qualified plumber. Plumbers will tell
you that most toilet blockages are caused by plastic items, sanitary products
and toys. If the obstruction may be the result of an object dropped into the
toilet, such as a toy or a washcloth, then it is best to try and retrieve it
rather than force it farther along. Other clogs resulting from normal flushed
waste may be cleared with the use of a plunger or closet auger. Try first to use
a plunger to dislodge anything that may be trapped in the toilet bowl drain. If
the bowl is full, put on some gloves and bail out water until the bowl is only
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the possibility of splash back, drape a large towel over the bowl and under the
toilet seat. Place the plunger in the bowl and completely cover the drain
opening. With the plunger completely under water, press and pull it rapidly for
15-20 seconds. If you see something stuck in the drain opening, you can use a
stiff wire to drag it back into the bowl. If you dislodge the item, pour a
gallon or so of water into the bowl before you flush. The water should drain to
its normal level and stay there. Major clogs however will probably require a
closet auger. They are specially designed for toilets, so that when you place
the padded section at the bottom of the bowl and you shove the handle down with
a strong fast motion, a piece of coiled metal will snake its way 4-5 feet into
your toilet drain. Cranking the handle around should clear away most clogs. If
the water seems to be properly draining, go ahead and try flushing the toilet.
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pipes can produce a symphony of sounds making you feel like you?re living in a
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straps every 6 to 8 feet for horizontal runs, or 8 to 10 feet for vertical.
Banging pipes usually means loose pipes. All it takes to fix this problem is
adding more straps to anchor the pipe. Cushion the pipes from the straps with a
rubber blanket. SqueakingOnly your hot water pipes will squeak. The sound
occurs when the pipe expands in its strap causing friction. The problem is the
opposite of a banging pipe but the solution is the same: a rubber cushion
between the pipe and the strap. Water HammerHave you ever turned off a
faucet or an appliance quickly causing the water to ?hammer? against the pipes?
This abrupt stoppage can occur when your air chambers, lengths of pipe which use
air to cushion the shock when flowing water is shut off, fill with water and are
no longer useful. Turn off the water at the main shutoff valve. Open all your
faucets to drain the entire system. Close the faucets and turn on the water
again. This should refill your chambers with air. FLOODING Many things
including, seepage from cracked pipes, a corroded water heater, or an
overflowing faucet or toilet can cause flooding. Whatever the cause, take
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