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Before dismantling a leaking or defective faucet, make sure to tightly close the faucet's supply valve or the main water supply.
Then watch the video tutorial Installing or Replacing a Bathroom Sink.
If you're having trouble undoing a soldered pipe joint, the cause is often water in the pipe, which prevents the solder from heating up to a high enough temperature for it to melt.
In many parts of the country, the water supply contains sediment. Over time, these minute particles tend to build up on the bottom of a hot water tank and make it less efficient.
In many types of oil- or gas-fired water heaters, odd gurgling sounds will be a sign of such build-up. To fix the problem, you’ll need to drain the water heater.
To drain a water heater
A home wastewater drainage system is connected to a vent on the roof called a stack. If not checked regularly, the stack can become blocked by animal nests, ice or other debris. If this happens, water will drain more slowly and air will be trapped, resulting in odours that rise up through the sink or the shower drain.
The best way to avoid this problem is to cover the end of the stack with a screen or install a roof vent with a cover.
Copper pipes are great thermal conductors, but they also cause water to lose heat as it is transported. Insulating them will help combat the problem.
To insulate your pipes:
When using a plunger to clear a blocked sink drain, take a wet cloth and plug the overflow drain. This will provide more pressure to help clear the clog.
To solder a pipe that has a few drops of water left inside, stuff it with some soft bread.
You will be able to finish the soldering, and the bread will dissolve when the water is turned back on.
To clean drains and prevent them from clogging, pour a litre or two of boiling water into them every month. This will dissolve grease, and your pipes will be less likely to clog at the first opportunity.
Pour a small amount of graphite into sink and bath drains to avoid clogs. It's an efficient cleaner that picks up much of the residue that accumulates in pipes.
Has a cold snap frozen your pipes?
To thaw frozen metal pipes:
