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Maintenance Tips | Water Heater
Problems | Burst Pipes | Know Your Valves
Burst Pipes (A step by step guide)
- Turn off the
main valve
This will stop any more water coming into the house, and
reduce the pressure of the leak.
- Open all other taps
Although you've turned off the valve, the storage tank could still
be full. So, a lot more water could still flow out. This
will probably help reduce the amount
coming from the leak.
- Get buckets to catch any remaining water
coming out
- Deal with any flood water and damage
If
there is any significant damage to furnishings, it's worth taking
pictures for insurance purposes.
- Call a plumber
Cutting out the burst section and fitting a new section of pipe
yourself is not really feasible for anyone other than the competent
"do-it-yourself" enthusiast.
- Clear everything away before they arrive to make as
much room as possible for them to fix the pipe
If the pipe is behind a kitchen unit or in an area where it is
reasonably accessible, the plumber will be able to cut in a new
length of pipe quickly and efficiently.
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