Tips On How To Handle A Plumbing Situation

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Tips On How To Handle A Plumbing Situation
Many people think do-it-yourself plumbing is difficult. Though it tends to be a lot easier if you have right education and advice to get the job done. The following plumbing tips will give you a head start on whatever plumbing project needs to be done.

A great tip to use to stop your septic tank from backing up is to make sure you have it pumped at least every five years. Septic systems can back up when the septic tank builds up sediment. This can even result in the septic system failing altogether. The cost to have your tank pumped might be a little steep, but it sure beats the alternative of dealing with sewage in your home or on your property.

Stay away from bleach tablets, blue tablets for the toilet and other toilet odor removers. It may help to get rid of your toilet's odors, but it will damage any rubber parts, causing your toilet to malfunction, or even break down.

If you find you are having an issue with the garbage disposal, do not put your bare hands in the disposal. A garbage disposal can be dangerous, even when it is not on. Try to find a diagram, or troubleshooting guide for your particular disposal on the Internet.

If your toilet happens to be clogged, and the plunger is not working, you can pour a bucket of hot water down the toilet, but be sure to pour it from a height that is waist level or above so you do not flood the bathroom. Once the water is lower, do this again.

Each month, treat your drains by pouring one cup of baking soda down it, and then follow that with a cup of regular white vinegar. Cover the drain up with a plug or old rag, as there will be a chemical reaction in the pipes. After about 10 minutes you can flush the pipes out with boiling water. This simple solution can break up clogs caused by everything from hair to soap scum.

As was discussed at the beginning of the article, while plumbing can be an extremely difficult chore for anyone to complete, it becomes significantly easier if you have the right advice and information. Use the advice from this article, and you'll be on your way to doing your own plumbing.