If you a drain in your home becomes blocked, and you cannot clear the blockage using a plunger or a chemical drain cleaner, you will need to ring your local plumber. Below is a guide which will help you to understand the different tools and techniques employed by a plumber to clear a blocked drain:
CCTV Camera
Most plumbers now carry CCTV cameras in their vans. These compact cameras are attached to the end of a flexible fibre optic cable which transmits the image back to a small monitor.
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If a drainage pipe becomes clogged or if your toilet becomes blocked, this can cause a real mess in your home and could lead to you having to call out an emergency plumber. Even though an emergency plumber will be able to fix the problem, you could still be left with costly repairs. For this reason, it is best if you can understand the potential causes of plumbing emergencies so that you can prevent them from occurring:
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How much comfort does a hot water system bring to your home? Well, it is certainly invaluable. Hot water has moved from being a luxury to a necessity in a majority of modern homes. Occupants feel more at peace knowing that they can run into the shower and take a quick one without having to wait for water to boil on a cooker or using a small electric kettle. Hot water systems are elemental in cold weather when no one would dare use cold water for showering, doing dishes and even drinking.
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A broken water pipe can wreak havoc on your home. Here are two steps you should take if you ever find yourself in this situation.
Minimise the damage
As soon as you notice the pipe has burst open, you should take certain precautions to help minimise the amount of damage the water does to your home. Firstly, locate the water metre (this is usually located on the outside of a building) and switch off the valve to disconnect the water supply.
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Clogged toilets are an obvious nuisance in the home, but they can also be costly and time consuming to fix. Homeowners who do not want to deal with this plumbing issue can prevent it by following these tips.
Flushing properly
Flushing the toilet is a simple, everyday action that many people take for granted because they don't know just how important it is in ensuring toilet drains remain clog free. A single flush of the toilet is not always sufficient to clear a bowel movement — it might only be effective when the toilet is being used to answer a short call.
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