Some Common Plumbing Mistakes You Need to Avoid
Plumbing is difficult. There are so many pipes going every which way. These pipes go through walls and ceiling. They can be hard to keep track of. This is why it is always a good idea to call a plumbing company. However, it is still possible to make repairs or installations on your own.
In this video, you will learn some crucial facts about common plumbing failures.
First, make sure you are soldering the piping properly. The trick is to heat the pipe rather than the solder itself. You need to heat it just enough for the solder to bond, but not so much that the pipe turns black from overheating. Also, make sure to solder the copper joints all in one go. If there is uneven heating, heating one joint may melt another. This will force you to clean up the solder and restart.
Another common blunder is placing hot and cold pipes next to each other. This causes them to cancel out each other. The end result is neither hot water nor cold water. To avoid this, space out your pipes.
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