Plumbing in Sydney: Some Practical DIY Tips

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Plumbing in Sydney Some Practical DIY Tips
Plumbing problems are some of the most gruelling
household problems. However, there are some
plumbing problems that are simple enough to be
fixed by anyone. All you need to know are some
plumbing basics, and some tips from a reliable
plumbing contractor from Sydney.
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What follows are some tips from GF James
Plumbing, Sydneys leading plumbing company, on
how to take care of simple plumbing
problems. Clogged bathroom drains
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One of the most common plumbing issues that GF
James always takes care of is clogged bathroom
drains. Its one of the most annoying things in
the morning, especially if youre in a hurry.
Blocked drains can be easily spotted as you are
taking a bath. Water gradually builds up and
stands on the bathroom floor for a very long
while before finally, but very slowly, going
down. There are several culprits to this
problem. Accumulating hair and chunks of soap
contribute significantly to bathroom drain
clogging.
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To fix this, you can use a drain snake or closet
auger to remove any debris that could be clogging
the drain. But this doesnt work every time. It
could work for a while, but the problem could
come back soon. Another simple thing you can do
that has worked wonderfully for many bathrooms is
to use Drano, a liquid solution, or other similar
products. They provide effortless solution to
unclogging drains. All you need is to pour it
down the drain. It effectively dissolves most
debris that caused the clogging. The whole thing
could last for only several minutes. If the
problem persists, then its time to call a
plumbing specialist.
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Clogged toilet Heres yet another simple
plumbing problem that many contractor are called
about clogged toilets. Of course the reasons why
toilets are clogged widely vary, and theres no
single solution to every problem of this sort.
But there are simple solutions for most clogged
toilets, and you can do it yourself without the
help of professionals.
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For most simple toilet clogs, a flat-mouthed
toilet plunger can do the trick, but for tougher
clogs, you need to use a bellows-type plunger,
which should be available in many hardware
stores. Its a special type of toilet plunger
which is shaped like an accordion. Its more
powerful and it plunges more effectively than
conventional plungers. Despite its seemingly odd
shape, its actually very easy to use. Just use
it like you would a regular plunger.
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Running toilet Dont you just hate it when you
have to wake up in the middle of the night
because your toilet is running, making that
annoying noise? Running toilet is a plumbing
problem that easily flushes your money right down
the drain. Fortunately, there are very simple
ways for you to do so you can have your running
toilet fixed without having to call on the
professionals.
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You need to find out first if jiggling the flush
button could solve the problem. It sets the float
ball, or flapper, back into its place above the
water level. You can also open the water tank to
see if the float ball is above the water level or
not. If the float ball isnt working properly,
then its time to replace it with a new one.
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These are some cost-saving ways to fix simple
plumbing problems. However, dont hesitate to
call plumbing professionals in Sydney to fix
complex plumbing problems, as failing to take
care of these types of problems could worsen your
plumbings condition. For more information,
visit www.GFJamesPlumbing.com.au or call 02 9649
1099 today. Know more about the Author Geoff
James