How Does My Plumbing System Work?
Homeowners need to know some basic tips of plumbing in case there is an emergency. It is a good idea to locate the water source to your home. Generally, these are located outside your home, and some of them require a key for operation. You can use the key to turn on and turn off the water supply to your home.
The water travels from the water valve outside your home into your water heater. The water is then split into two pipes one hot and one cold. These pipes are made up of two materials copper, and steel. The larger the pipes you have in your home, will equate to better water pressure. Homes with a weaker water pressure you should upgrade to bigger pipes, to increase the flow of water.
Your home has a sophisticated drainpipe system, and it starts with the main stack. The main stack is the pipe that travels from the sewer line into your home. This pipe travels throughout your home, and it is ventilated out the roof of your home. This provides a free flowing air to combat a blockage in your plumbing system.
In order for the water to flow into the main stack, the water needs to flow downhill. The pipes are connected to the main stack, and they are strategically placed to ensure the water flow is uninterrupted. A drainage system that flows slowly, smoothly, and without sharp turns is the best system to own.
If you have a blockage in your plumbing system, there are clean out spots located at the end of pipes. These can be opened by yourself or by a professional to remove a clog in the drain. The stack is where most problems arise, so check there first if you have any leaks or clogs.
posted by Willis Rogers III @ 10:49 AM
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3 Comments:
For homeowners to find out more about their plumbing system, they should look at the blueprint of their house to see how the pipes flow in the internal structure. The blueprint can serve as a primary reference so that, if plumbing problems arise, it would be easier for the plumber to track down the fault. As I see it, hiring professional help is one way of learning more about plumbing.
“Homeowners need to know some basic tips of plumbing in case there is an emergency.” That is right because simple repairs can help a lot to at least stop plumbing problems from getting worse. Knowing the basics of plumbing can be pretty useful, especially if you can’t expect a plumber to be readily available to help you out with your pipes. Also, you can think of learning plumbing as adding to your life skills – it’s sort of like enriching your life with useful knowledge.
It would be great if people knew how to even the small problems, like spraying a pipe from the joint, and other pipe leaks, that you can take care with epoxy clay or by removing the clog with a few home remedies. However, it’d be best to have a plumber check out your pipes before the winter so you won’t have to experience bursting pipes.
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