How To Handle Water Leaks

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 There are numerous ways of saving water, what you can do at your home is to timely check all fixtures and pipes at your house.
In general, people ignore water leaks as they think it is not a big deal, but they may not be aware of the volume amount of water that has already been wasted, or the hundreds of liters that are about to get wasted.

 A good indication of a water leak.

 Make sure no one in your household is using any water, no toilets are flushed, all appliances that use water are not running, also no sprinklers, no hosepipes are being used.
When you are sure no water is used, go to your water meter to see if it is at a complete halt. A complete halt is an indication that you have no water leak.
If not then you have a water leak which will need urgent attention.  

Keep in mind that if you can find the leak in its preliminary stage, it can be fixed and lots of water can be saved from b being wasted.

You may find water leaks in any part of your house, it is not limited to a specific area. If any leak occurs in your water lines that supply straight to your home, then fixing it you may need the assistance of VIP Plumbers 081 490 8281  
   
                        

There are simple ways to find minor leaks. You can easily find them by using simple techniques.

BATHROOM

Start in the bathroom. Check the bathtub mixers where they connect to the fixtures in the wall. 
Inspect the floor around the bath area, check under the basin feel the fixtures and pipes for any water, check around the shower for any water, check the walls for any sign of damp.

Look for loose or cracked tiles in bathrooms or near water pipes. Fractured or slack tiles are caused by old or active water leaks that rot the surface behind the tile.
If the walls are tiled check the grout areas for any sign of damp.

                  

Inspect the toilet by taking off the top off the cistern and then listen if you can hear water running. If you hear a noise, look for the reason.
Flush each toilet and check for proper flushing. Open the tank and check for rusty or broken parts. Make sure the water does not continue to run after flushing. Look for any sign of water pooling around the base of the toilet.
Once you get the cause, figure out how complex it is, if you think you can fix it, then go ahead and fix it otherwise call

 VIP Plumbers 081 490 8281 to get it fixed.

                      
Another method you can try is to add a few drops of food coloring liquid into the cistern. Be patient and observe where the colored water emerges, that will be the spot you have your leak.
KITCHEN
Do the same inspection in your kitchen, take a look under your sink for any wet or damp areas, see if you can trace the cause of the problem.

                           

A water leak can occur from fixtures or the water trap sometimes it can be your sink that is not properly sealed on the edges. Once you get its cause, figure out how complex it is, if you think you can fix it, then go ahead and fix it otherwise call

VIP Plumbers  081 490 8281  to get it fixed.
These are leaks that is small and easy to detect, but sometimes manual detection is not possible.
To detect major leaks or leaks which are not in your reach, you can call VIP Plumbers 081 490 8281 These plumbers will help you in determining any kind of leak.

Do the same inspection on all outside buildings including garden taps that receive  water  from your main supply line.

 GEYSER (Water heater)
 Inspect the geyser for any water leaks, look at the base for any sign of damp or water stains.
Have a look at the vacuum breakers, drain cock, PR valve Look for signs of pipe corrosion that can eat away the piping material and cause water to leak out.  

Keep your Geyser well maintained. A good water heater should last for many years.
However, If you want to get the best lasting performance out of your geyser, you should get VIP Plumbers out to the house once a year, so they can make sure your geyser is in good working order.
If it is not working properly or not set to the right temperature, it can cost you a load in wasted money.

If proper action is taken in the event of a leak then water, as well as money, can be saved.

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