Do it Yourself – Leaky Pipes Edition.
If your leak is mild, there are some things you can do at home before calling in a plumber. But before you do anything, turn off the water valve that connects to the leaking pipe. If your pipe is leaking from the nut that connects two pipe segments, grab a wrench and make sure it’s tight. This simple trick may be enough to fix some leaks. If not, unscrew the coupling nut that attaches the P trap to your sink’s pipe, and wrap the plumber’s tape around the ridges on the pipe attachment. Reattach, and test the water. If the leak is coming from a joint at the base, you can try epoxy putty to a clean and dry pipe for a watertight seal. If the leak is happening beneath a kitchen sink, check to see if the plumber’s putty under the strainer body’s rim has eroded, and replace it if so. Happy de-leaking!
Jeremy Reynolds
Since 1964, three generations of Reynoldses have been providing electrical services in Oregon. Current owner.Jeremy Reynolds’ ambitions led to an early aptitude in the electrical field, and he has continued to grow the company.
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