| Yes, you can fix-it plumbing yourself. Repairing your | | | | drain. |
| plumbing is not a tough task as soon as the problem | | | | - If the unit is a gas unit, you should turn off the |
| is simple. If there is a complicated repairing need, you | | | | main gas line in the house; f it is electric, turn off the |
| are strongly recommended to take the services of a | | | | breaker. |
| professional plumber. | | | | - While you fix-it plumbing yourself, you should try to |
| Equipments required You need certain equipment to | | | | purchase the same unit in order to prevent yourself |
| fix-it plumbing yourself. This equipment include hand | | | | from adding pipe and new valves. |
| plumbers tape, small gas torch, solder, flux, plumbing | | | | - Now, size up the job and disconnect the tank from |
| sandpaper, pipe cutter, gas tape (to seal gas line), | | | | the water pipes, gas line, or the electrical connection. |
| and maybe some pipe glue. | | | | If it is gas, you should disconnect the flue as well. |
| Procedure Follow the procedure as mentioned below | | | | - Make sure that you save all parts in order to match |
| in order to fix-it plumbing yourself. | | | | them up when you purchase your supplies. |
| - The very first thing you need to do is that as soon | | | | - Once you have disconnected the tank, remove it |
| as you realize that the old water heater has to go, | | | | from your workspace. |
| start draining it, turn off the main water valve, and | | | | Thus, here we see how easy it is to fix-it plumbing |
| open up all of the faucets to eliminate any pressure. | | | | you. |
| Always remember that it can take several hours to | | | | |