Leaking problems are so annoying that finding out why is key

In the middle of the night, after the work of the day, I am lying in bed about to fall asleep, but I am disturbed by some annoying noises. Not far away, the sound of dripping water, though not loud, disturbed one's peace. Are you prepared to handle a problem like a leak? Or are you scrambling to get help? Don't worry, Yifan give you a water leakage treatment guide, let you from now on.

To solve the problem of pipeline leakage, find out the reason is the key. According to the different material of the pipeline, the different parts of the water leakage, the solution is also different.

Water pipe joint leakage: if the joint itself is damaged, it has to be replaced in time. If it is the leakage of the silk mouth, first remove it, to see whether there is a rubber pad: if there is no to install, if the rubber pad aging in time to replace the new, after the new in the silk mouth coated with thick white paint, wrapped on the hemp wire after the installation of the joint; If the shaft gasket in the faucet is caused by wear, use pliers to loosen the gland and remove it, take out the shaft gasket with clamps, and replace with a new shaft gasket.

Water pipe leakage: if it is PVC pipe, you can buy a PVC pipe to their own connection. First cut the broken pipe, insert the connector into one end of the new pipe, so that the cut position of the other end is exactly flush with the other opening in the interface, so that it can be just straightened, and then send directly to this end, so that both ends have a certain cross and then distance. Then remove it and apply it with PVC glue on the direct inside ends and the two outside sides of the pipe. Also can buy waterproof tape to repair water pipe, after entangling, reoccupy mortar waterproof agent and cement to wipe up can.

Iron water pipe leakage: if the iron water pipe has no rust, only part of the position of the damage, the water pipe main valve closed, only need to replace the position of the iron water pipe can be. Cut off the water pipe at the position, and then connect the connecting head; If it is caused by corrosion of the overall water pipe, close the main valve of the water pipe, replace the whole water pipe, and screw the screw buckle on the two heads; Replace the connector if the connector is the problem.

Plastic water pipe leakage: first use a small hacksaw to cut off the leakage - saw edge to be flat. Gently sand the newly exposed port with sandpaper and wipe the port clean with a clean cloth. Apply special glue to the port and let it dry for a while. At the same time, apply glue inside the "bamboo joint" and connect the port with the "bamboo joint". Rotate it repeatedly until it is firm. Do the same with the other end. Then apply just the right amount of glue to the seams to make sure there is no leakage.