Do it Yourself Plumbing Tips

There is one constant when it comes to plumbing,There is no logic when it comes to plumbing sizes. A
water is tricky stuff and has a mind of it's own.sink faucet supply hose is a different diameter than a
When you are looking to do plumbing yourself theretoilet supply hose. A kitchen sink supply line will not
are a few things you need to keep in mind.work for a bathroom supply line. Also, your toilet can
No matter what, leaks will happen and there is nohave three different distances from the wall, and
short cut to correct them. There are no magicthere are countless different toilet flappers and
pastes or powders that will stop a leak permanentlyfaucet washer sizes. Usually the best guarantee to
(no matter what the TV says). If you have a leakgetting the correct part is to take it with you when
and want to fix it, use the proper materials and theyou purchase the new one.
correct procedures. You need to use copper onUsually a good salesperson can tell you what parts
copper and plastic with plastic.you will need, but help them out by bringing in your
When working with plastic always clean it, deburr itparts. If you can't, take a picture to show them.
and use the appropriate cement to get a good seal.There is nothing worse than having to run to the
With copper you want to polish the surface withsupply store several times, just to get a ten cent
emory cloth, deburr the inside, and use a lot of fluxwasher.
prior to soldering the joint.If you are taking on the challenge of your own
When you are working with compression fittings youplumbing repairs, make sure you have the right tools,
won't need any solder. There is a metal sleeve thatsupplies and parts before you start your job.
squishes tightly against the fittings to prevent leaks.Plumbing is not really difficult, but remember that
You can only use the sleeve once so make sure youwater is tricky, so if you try to take short cuts it will
have it sitting properly before you do your finalout smart you.
tightening.