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Learn how to prevent water pipes from freezing, and how to thaw them if they do freeze. Learn how to prevent water pipes from freezing, and how to thaw them if they do freeze.
Why Pipe Freezing is a ProblemWater has a unique property in that it expands as it freezes. This expansion puts tremendous pressure on whatever is containing it, including metal or plastic pipes. No matter the strength of a container, expanding water can cause pipes to break.
Pipes that freeze most frequently are:
- Pipes that are exposed to severe cold, like outdoor hose bibs, swimming pool supply lines, and water sprinkler lines.
- Water supply pipes in unheated interior areas like basements and crawl spaces, attics, garages, or kitchen cabinets.
- Pipes that run against exterior walls that have little or no insulation.
Before the onset of cold weather, protect your pipes from freezing by following these recommendations:
- Drain water from swimming pool and water sprinkler supply lines following manufacturer's or installer's directions. Do not put antifreeze in these lines unless directed. Antifreeze is environmentally harmful, and is dangerous to humans, pets, wildlife, and landscaping.
- Remove, drain, and store hoses used outdoors. Close inside valves supplying outdoor hose bibs. Open the outside hose bibs to allow water to drain. Keep the outside valve open so that any water remaining in the pipe can expand without causing the pipe to break.
- Add insulation to attics, basements and crawl spaces. Insulation will maintain higher temperatures in these areas.
- Check around the home for other areas where water supply lines are located in unheated areas.
Look in the garage, and under kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Both hot and cold water pipes in these areas should be insulated.
- Consider installing specific products made to insulate water pipes like a "pipe sleeve" or installing UL-listed "heat tape," "heat cable," or similar materials on exposed water pipes. Newspaper can provide some degree of insulation and protection to exposed pipes – even ¼” of newspaper can provide significant protection in areas that usually do not have frequent or prolonged temperatures below freezing.
- Consider relocating exposed pipes to provide increased protection from freezing.
- Keep garage doors closed if there are water supply lines in the garage.
- Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbing. Be sure to move any harmful cleaners and household chemicals up out of the reach of children.
- When the weather is very cold outside, let the cold water drip from the faucet served by exposed pipes.
Running water through the pipe - even at a trickle - helps prevent pipes from freezing.
- Keep the thermostat set to the same temperature both during the day and at night. By temporarily suspending the use of lower nighttime temperatures, you may incur a higher heating bill, but you can prevent a much more costly repair job if pipes freeze and burst.
- If you will be going away during cold weather, leave the heat on in your home, set to a temperature no lower than 55° F.
- If you turn on a faucet and only a trickle comes out, suspect a frozen pipe. Likely places for frozen pipes include against exterior walls or where your water service enters your home through the foundation.
- Keep the faucet open. As you treat the frozen pipe and the frozen area begins to melt, water will begin to flow through the frozen area. Running water through the pipe will help melt ice in the pipe.
- Apply heat to the section of pipe using an electric heating pad wrapped around the pipe, an electric hair dryer, a portable space heater (kept away from flammable materials), or by wrapping pipes with towels soaked in hot water.
Do not use a blowtorch, kerosene or propane heater, charcoal stove, or other open flame device.
- Apply heat until full water pressure is restored. If you are unable to locate the frozen area, if the frozen area is not accessible, or if you can not thaw the pipe, call a licensed plumber.
- Check all other faucets in your home to find out if you have additional frozen pipes. If one pipe freezes, others may freeze, too.
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Cold Weather Tips for Potential Freezing Weather
As the winter season approaches, Austin Water urges customers to take steps now to prepare for freezing temperatures.
While Austinites often enjoy mild winters, Winter Storm Uri of February 2021 demonstrated that we must prepare for more severe and prolonged freezing weather.
Download a Winter Weather Tip Sheet
Other languages: Spanish, Arabic, Korean, Simplified Chinese, or Vietnamese
Locate your water shut off
Make sure everyone in your residence knows where the water main shutoff valve is located and keep it clear of debris and obstacles at all times. For most homes in our service area, the property owner’s shutoff valve is on your side of the water meter at the meter box.
If you are not sure if you have an inside shutoff valve, check the property inspection report from when you purchased your residence. For renters, please consult with your property manager. If you cannot find your shutoff valve or if it is damaged, then you should be prepared to access the City shutoff valve in the meter box. You may need a water meter key to open the meter box, which can be purchased at most hardware stores.
Keep out cold air
Tightly close doors and windows to the outside. Make repairs to broken or drafty windows, doors, and walls. Seal all leaks in crawl spaces and basements. Winterize unheated spaces and close garage doors for the duration of the freeze.
Exposed pipes and water heaters
Insulate pipes in unheated and drafty areas, such as an attic or garage. Also check manufacturer recommendations for your tanked and tankless water heaters. Hardware and plumbing supply stores carry insulation to help keep pipes from freezing.
Outside faucets
Turn off outside faucets. Remove all connected hoses and wrap faucets with towels or a Styrofoam insulator. Turn off and drain automatic sprinkler systems.
Prepare before leaving town
If you plan to be away during a time when freezing temperatures are possible, turn off your water at the meter and set your thermostat to 65 degrees or higher.
Download a printable Winter Weather Tip sheet in English, Spanish, Arabic, Korean, Simplified Chinese, or Vietnamese
During Freezing Weather (1-2 days)Protect indoor faucets
Open cabinets beneath kitchen and bathroom sinks to allow warmer air to circulate around pipes.
Be sure to remove any toxic substances located in these cabinets if there are children or pets living in the residence.
Drip only if needed
After the measures above are taken, drip one cold water faucet slowly if you feel your pipes may still freeze. The faucet you choose
should be the one that is the greatest distance from your main shutoff valve. It does not need to be a running trickle. If you do drip your faucet, capture the water for future use. For informational videos and updated weather guidance go to: austinwater.org.
Power outages
If you experience a power outage for more than 24 hours, stop dripping your faucets and turn off your water at the meter.
Outside faucets
Turn off outside faucets. Remove all connected hoses and wrap faucets with towels or a Styrofoam insulator. Turn off and drain automatic sprinkler systems.
Thawing Pipes After a Freeze
After a period of freezing weather, if you turn on a faucet and discover only a trickle of water coming out, or no water at all, it is possible you have a frozen pipe or water meter.
Take the following steps:
- Test all faucets to see which are frozen
- If you find that none of your faucets are working, then the frozen pipe is located near the main water pipe entering the residence. If none of the faucets on the same floor are working, then the frozen pipe is located between the different floors. If none of the faucets in the same room are working, then the frozen pipe is located between the main water pipe and where the water enters the room.
- If you find that none of your faucets are working, then the frozen pipe is located near the main water pipe entering the residence. If none of the faucets on the same floor are working, then the frozen pipe is located between the different floors. If none of the faucets in the same room are working, then the frozen pipe is located between the main water pipe and where the water enters the room.
- Find the frozen part of the pipe
- After you figure out which pipe is frozen, trace along the affected pipe to look for signs of freezing like bulges, frost, or ice. If there are no visible signs, pay attention to the pipe’s temperature and find where the pipe feels the coldest.
- After you figure out which pipe is frozen, trace along the affected pipe to look for signs of freezing like bulges, frost, or ice. If there are no visible signs, pay attention to the pipe’s temperature and find where the pipe feels the coldest.
- Thaw the pipe slowly
- Even the faintest trickle of water will help thaw a frozen pipe. If any of your faucets can run any water at all, turn them on.
Completely open the cold-water faucet closest to the frozen pipe to relieve pressure and reduce the chance of breakage. If the frozen pipe is only in one area, you may be able to thaw the pipe by opening cabinets and allowing warmer air to circulate around the pipes. Use warm water to soak towels, then wrap the towels around the frozen pipes. You can use a hair dryer or a portable heater to thaw a pipe, but DO NOT use electrical appliances if there is standing water. NEVER thaw a pipe using an open flame.
- Even the faintest trickle of water will help thaw a frozen pipe. If any of your faucets can run any water at all, turn them on.
If these steps do not work, contact a licensed plumber or your property manager for assistance.
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The faucet is dripping, what to do if the faucet is leaking - Armashop.ua
There is nothing more irritating when water drips from the faucet. This negatively affects the nervous system of the tenants of the apartment, and increases the consumption of energy resources, for which you have to pay.
The faucet is leaking: causes and repair technology
If the faucet is dripping, the breakdown is solved in two ways:
1) call a plumber;
2) fix the leaks yourself.
Those who chose the last option should first of all figure out why the water is dripping from the tap, since there can be many options:
- Poor quality faucet installed. Buying cheap plumbing in order to save money will soon turn against you in the form of a failed product.
The water tap is leaking due to poorly fitting components or extremely poor quality gaskets, which actively wear out under the influence of water pressure. - Incorrect installation. The result of a leaking ball valve may be a violation of the installation technology or banal inattention. Do not be surprised if an expensive branded ball valve drips - it was not installed correctly. If there is little experience and no skills, do not take risks, call the master. nine0022
- Violation of operation. In 70% of cases, the breakdown is the result of improper handling of the device. Strong pressure, twisting the valve at a curved angle, applying a lot of force to the spout will lead to a quick failure of the product.
- Natural wear. Over time, the parts and assemblies of the locking device are subject to wear, the gaskets are worn out, and as a result, water flows from the tap. What to do in this case? Periodic inspection of the equipment and regular maintenance with the replacement of worn components will help prevent an unforeseen situation.
But almost no one does this. They remember him when the "lamb" of the crane flows. nine0022
What to do if the faucet drips in the kitchen
A single-lever mixer is usually mounted here. The result of a leak in 50% of cases is a violation of the integrity of the gasket and rubber or damage to the locking elements.
How and what to do so that the faucet does not drip? You need to buy a repair kit and replace the damaged product. We shut off the water. Then the crane box is disassembled. If it's a worn gasket, change it.
If a leak is observed in the area where the sink and faucet are joined, the most likely cause lies in a defect in the sealing ring. You will need to remove and replace the seal. Given the design differences between the devices, it is advisable to read the manufacturer's instructions. nine0003
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Otherwise, the liquid will leak out and the expected effect will not happen. If there is water with rust and mechanical impurities in the pipeline, open the tap and let the water escape for a couple of minutes. Simple manipulations will remove blockages and improve pressure.
Experts advise to replace the crane box or the entire crane. To replace, you will need a screwdriver to unscrew the screw located on the flywheel under the plug. To unscrew the faucet box, you need a pipe wrench.
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Having changed the gasket and assembled the device, carefully open the supply at the inlet and observe whether water continues to drip from the tap.
How to fix plumbing if leakage has not stopped? Without hesitation, you need to contact the services of a plumber and remember the technology of work in order to repair similar breakdowns on your own in the future. We looked at why the faucet drips in the kitchen and what steps should be taken.
What to do if the tap in the bathroom is leaking
Types of shower and bath faucets:
- valves;
- swivel single lever;
- ball;
- shower faucet.
For repair work, have on hand:
- Phillips or straight screwdriver;
- open end wrench set;
- pipe wrench;
- sealant tape;
- repair kit (gaskets, crane box). nine0107
- With worm box. The movable threaded stem during rotation acts on the hexagon, thereby sealing the junction of the gasket and the seat - there is a bottleneck here. The gasket will quickly fail if handled carelessly. The locking device is also not reliable, so when buying an axle box, purchase a repair kit for seals. nine0022
- With ceramic inserts. The stem is stationary. The box has 2 ceramic washers with semicircular cutouts.
- The plug is unscrewed with a screwdriver.
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the locking screw to remove the valve handle. nine0022
- Use a pipe wrench to unscrew the decorative barrel (usually nickel). In order not to scratch the nickel surface, wrap the keg with textile material and only then turn.
- Remove the bushing and evaluate the appearance of the gasket. Usually the problem lies in it. Also, the crane box itself often breaks.
- When assembling the assembly, wrap the threads with 4-5 layers of sealing tape to ensure a tight seal.
- The decorative caps are removed.
- The screw securing the handle of the device that controls the cartridge is unscrewed.
- Unscrew the nut holding the cartridge.
- Cartridge replacement in progress (make sure cartridge and seat holes match). nine0022
- The water supply valves are closed.
- The lever is dismantled, which is fixed with a screw (sometimes the handle is simply unscrewed).
- The gasket is being replaced and the winding is updated with a fum tape. nine0019 The device is assembled in reverse order.
- Plumbing functionality tested for leaks.
- In case of intensive use of plumbing, we recommend inspection and maintenance every 3-6 months. nine0022
- Due to poor water quality and the presence of mechanical impurities, install cleaning filters.
- Faucet leakage in the flywheel area.
- Water flows out of the spout even when the valves are closed.
- There is a loud hum when the mixer tap is opened.
- Fine water jet.
- Water is leaking from the union nut on the gooseneck. nine0022
- Faucet handle does not lock into position.
- Single-lever faucet jerky in the kitchen.
- Cutter.
- Hammer.
- Allen key to remove the root handle.
- Adjustable wrench for removing the nut from the body of the device and dismantling flexible hoses.
- Phillips screwdriver. nine0022
- Flat, socket wrench for removing and tightening bolts at fastening points.
- Double valve. These are 2 separate mixers that are combined in one body, but equipped with one spout. There, water of different temperatures is regulated independently from each other. The main disadvantage of such a device is that you should constantly adjust the position of the handle to obtain water at the desired temperature. nine0022
- Single lever mechanisms. Modern, practical option for the home. The advantages include simple use, when the water setting is carried out with one hand. The faucet remembers the position of the handle after setting the comfortable temperature.
- Spout size 45 mm.
- Height with foot is 60 mm to 65 mm.
- Cartridge height excluding stem is 47mm - 50mm.
- We take out the decorative plug, which looks like a rounded blue-red insert. nine0022
- Behind it you will see a screw connecting the stem and lever. It can be unscrewed using a screwdriver.
- After we remove the knob-regulator.
- Unscrew the retaining ring using a gas or adjustable wrench.
- You now have access to the cartridge.
- It must be pulled out and then replaced if necessary. It is dismantled with a slight movement of the hand in the direction up and to the side.
- We take an adjustable wrench. We repeat all the above steps, which are described until the handle is unscrewed (up to point 5).
- If the handle cannot be removed, wrap it with a cloth and place the key on top. In this case, it is not necessary to apply great efforts to promote the mixer.
- When the nut does not release, gently tap it with a hammer in the direction of travel (i.e. clockwise). This should help. nine0022
- Additionally, you can use WD-40 heating fluid at the connection point.
- As with repairing a single-lever faucet, it is important to turn off the water.
- Remove the plug from the valve that covers the screw.
- Remove the first flywheel. Carry out diagnostics, perhaps both of these elements need repair.
- A nut is visible under the valve, which holds the valve box. We use the wrench to spin the mechanism.
- After gaining access to the crane box, you can remove this part, visually assess the condition. nine0022
- Pay attention to the seal. If there are scratches, damage, the gasket may be deformed, be sure to replace the consumable.
We repair the valve faucet
This type of plumbing most often fails, but the repair cost will be lower due to the use of rubber seals for stuffing boxes and locking parts. Although experts recommend more effective silicone seals, this will not affect the service life.
There are 2 types of valves:
Specialists distinguish between the following failures of the faucet mixer. Let's consider them in detail.
Fault #1. The valve does not block the flow, causing water to seep through the gooseneck. The reason is the wear of the seal on the crane box. To fix the problem, you need to buy seals (rubber or plastic). And it’s better to keep a repair kit in the house so as not to waste time buying when a breakdown occurs. Choose flexible rubber seals.
Rigid products quickly become unusable. nine0003
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If the tap in the bathroom drips, what should I do? Procedure:
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Why does the faucet drip when the water is turned off? Possibly a loose connection. Add a few layers of sealing tape and carefully tighten with a pipe wrench. The main thing is not to overdo it with the tightening force and the amount of sealing tape.
Fault #2. A valve is leaking. We find the area where the liquid leaks. If the tightness or integrity of the thread is broken, the axle box is unscrewed, the worn seal is removed, new layers of fum-tape are wound, the knot is assembled and tightened. If a leak comes from the stem, the clamp nut is unscrewed, the seal is replaced (it is better to take a moistened linen cloth).
Why water drips from the tap in the bathroom: defects in the single-lever valve
These instruments are easy to use and maintain. In this case, the ceramic cartridge is replaced as it cannot be repaired.
What to do if the faucet in the bathroom with a single-lever valve is leaking?
Procedure:
What to do if a ball valve leaks
Ball valves are the second largest single lever valve in sales. They are characterized by reliability and durability. The service life depends on the quality and design of the parts. Plumbing performance is greatly affected by pollution and mechanical impurities contained in water.
We recommend installing coarse and fine filters, which are metal meshes, in front of the locking device. They allow you to trap large solid and microscopic inclusions. nine0003
How to fix a leaking ball valve
Usually, threaded ball valves that are used on pipes in an apartment are not repaired. Their design consists of two halves of the body, which are pressed in at the factory with a special glue, so at home it will not be possible to achieve the desired tightness.
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How to fix a leak in the gander-shower faucet
The appearance of a gander-shower leak indicates the need to change the gasket and perform a number of manipulations:
If water is leaking from the hose, there is only one way out - replacement.
Conclusion
Here are a few simple tips that can significantly extend the life of the product:
If you bought a new faucet and it leaks after installation, feel free to contact the seller and demand a refund or exchange of products. In our article, we looked at what to do if the faucet is dripping. We hope our information will be useful.
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How to disassemble the kitchen faucet
The kitchen faucet is a commonly used plumbing fixture in the home. Often it fails, so it needs periodic replacement of nodes or the purchase of a new device.
You can disassemble the mixer at home without involving the master. To do this, you need to know what the plumbing design consists of. You will also need construction tools.
When a Faucet Needs to be Replaced nine0007
A kitchen faucet provides water to residents several times a day. Because of this, it breaks more often than the faucet in the bathroom.
Here are the most common causes of failures:
Before calling a repairman or purchasing a new faucet, try to disassemble a single-lever or two-valve mixer at home with your own hands.
ADVICE. Most of the breakdowns in plumbing in the bathroom or in the kitchen are due to leaky rubber gaskets. They just need to be replaced with new ones. nine0062 |
What you need to prepare for repair
In order to properly repair the faucet at home, you need to prepare special tools and parts for the faucet:
Additionally, you need lubrication and pieces of dry rags. If the problem is product leakage, and not buzzing pipes, then you will have to purchase a new cartridge for a single-lever faucet, gasket rings, a faucet box for a two-valve mechanism.
ADVICE. When repairing a faucet in the bathroom or in the kitchen, it is often necessary to replace the underwater hoses. To do this, buy accessories with a stainless steel braid and a union nut with fittings. It is better to take the last details from non-ferrous metals (brass, copper). nine0062 |
Types of faucets for washing in the kitchen
There are 2 main types of faucets for bathroom and kitchen:
| ADVICE. The single-lever faucet has a quick adjustment of pressure and temperature. This reduces the consumption of water in the room. |
Both mixers differ from each other in structure and principle of operation. The two-valve mechanism has 2 flywheels (valves) for adjusting the pressure and temperature of the liquid, and in a single-lever device, a single switch, the lever, is responsible for these options. nine0003
Sensor faucets that supply water automatically are gaining popularity. You just need to bring your palms to the tap. When choosing any of the proposed options for a home, it is important to know how the devices are arranged. This will allow you to quickly repair the mixer with your own hands if it fails.
What does a single lever faucet look like?
In kitchens and bathrooms, single-handled types of faucets are more often installed, which have replaced 2-valve and sensor devices.
The mechanism is not complex. There, the leading nodes are the body and the adjustment unit. Repair of the structure usually consists of a simple change of the switch block and its parts. nine0003
Types of faucet cartridges
Manufacturers market single-lever mixers for mixing water with 2 types of control units. This is with ball and plate ceramic cartridges. The second models have higher technical characteristics and performance, so they forced ball devices out of the market.
How a ball mixer works
The design consists of a metal ball and 3 holes for water and a rod for installing an adjustable handle. During operation, the ball rotates at the base, where the water holes and the gander for the mixed liquid are located. nine0003
If you disassemble the kitchen faucet with your own hands, you can see that the settings for water temperature and pressure are performed similarly to the movement of the handle in ceramic blocks. Rubber rings will be needed to seal the device.
The required water pressure in ball mixers is regulated by partially or completely blocking the holes in the body and sphere. You can adjust the temperature when they are combined. Since the mixing of liquids is carried out inside the ball, it often sticks, that is, scale appears and it becomes the main cause of plumbing failure. It is advisable to immediately change not only the seal, but also the ball. If this is not possible, then briefly turn on the water to clarify where the water is oozing from. nine0003
But the advantage of using one-handed ball valves is the simplicity of the device, long service life, high maintainability. The repair usually only involves replacing gaskets.
Valves with spherical elements withstand severe water hammer and pressure surges. Additionally, they have low sensitivity to inclusions that are in hard tap water.
Ceramic cartridges
They look like a prefabricated structure of parts mounted in a plastic cylindrical body.
A lever is placed on top, on which the regulator knob is attached. There are 3 holes on the bottom. Water enters 2 of them, and from the 3rd the mixed flow is directed to low tide. nine0003
The main nodes of this part are a pair of slotted ceramic plates that fit snugly together. If the plate is displaced along its axis, then there will be a complete overlap of 2 inlets. So you can easily adjust the water pressure.
A high-quality ceramic block allows you to adjust the water supply for 10 years without losing technical characteristics. But Chinese budget devices break down quickly and often need to be repaired.
| ADVICE. The advantage of the design of the kitchen faucet is the ease of replacing the cartridge, high maintainability. The cylindrical body of the product can be easily disassembled. |
How to repair your own kitchen and bath faucet at home
Nobody is interested in the internal structure of the sink faucet until it breaks down.
Then you have to disassemble the equipment in order to find the source of the malfunction, leakage, hum in the pipes, etc. If you prepare in advance, understand the instructions for disassembling the mechanism, you can save time and money on repairing the water supply system. nine0003
Popular cartridge sizes
Each mixer model has its own dimensions of devices. For a sink, shower or washbasin, the most commonly used parameters are 28 mm, 35 mm or 32 mm. For equipment in the bathroom - from 40 m to 46 mm. The difference in almost identical designs is due to the quality of workmanship.
It is believed that the larger the single-lever faucet in diameter, the better it is. Chinese manufacturers are trying to produce sanitary ware with a large spout diameter, unlike popular European and American brands. But for the brands Fiore Rubinetterie, Iddis, Sedal and others, a large cartridge is not always considered a guarantee of high quality. nine0003
Consider the technical data on the example of a cartridge with a brass rod Touch-Z:
These parameters are considered standard, but are not suitable for many mixers due to the large diameter. In such cases, look in the store for parts 18 mm, 20 mm and 22 mm. Hose connection is carried out in holes of 25 mm, 26 mm and above. nine0003
Rules for repairing a kitchen faucet at home with your own hands
In the process of work, you need to remove the handle, unscrew the nuts and hoses. When removing the mixing body from the sink, one has to deal with contamination of the dismantled elements, their corrosion.
Treat the structure in advance with a liquid to remove limescale and rust. This will simplify the process of disassembling the faucet in your home kitchen with your own hands. It will be easier to repair later. nine0003
The presence of seals in the underwater hoses and the mixer body eliminates the use of various additional gaskets in the form of linen or synthetic tape, rubber rings.
We disassemble the one-handed mixer
First, turn off the water supply in the plumbing system. Then unscrew the faucet body.
The order of work is as follows:
Having completed the repair, performance check and search for a breakdown, it is necessary to take all the steps in the reverse order of dismantling. Watch the video and photo below, which will tell you how to act in practice.
ADVICE. Repair of a hinged cartridge consists in its complete replacement. It is important to buy in the store exactly the one that is installed in the appliance at home. |
Removing a sticky kitchen or bathroom faucet handle nine0007
There are a number of tips to help dismantle a rusted faucet handle:
The forums advise using heating to disassemble a single-lever mixer in the kitchen. In this case, the rusted threads should be heated with a torch or a spray can with an open source of fire.
This is convenient, but on the other hand, it is easy to damage the eccentric. With inept handling of fire, such work poses a threat to others.
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You can disassemble the structure in this way:
After inspection, diagnosis and replacement of broken components, all parts are assembled in the reverse order.
| ADVICE. In plumbing, it is important not to overtighten the threaded connections, but they should not “walk” at the same time. |
How to reduce faucet malfunctions
In order not to repair the faucet every week in the bathroom, buy plumbing from trusted manufacturers on the market. Then there will be a guarantee that the crane will last a long time. When buying a mixer, the power supply is usually already installed in the device. Since the characteristics of the model are known, it is better to buy a faucet cartridge right away.
This will allow you to immediately repair, without waiting for the part to arrive by mail or in the store. Some craftsmen during the third breakdown manage to assemble 1 working unit from 2 faulty blocks, which they use further. nine0003
When installing a faucet in the kitchen for water supply, flexible reinforced hoses are purchased.
