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VIP Plumbers is a full-service Pretoria plumbing maintenance and service contractor specializing in a range of services for every residential or commercial plumbing need. Whether it is a clogged drain, running toilet, problem geyser, or just a faucet in your kitchen, bathroom that leaks. Our professional service Plumbers in Pretoria will get the problem fixed on time, the first time every time. Our professional Pretoria plumbers offer complete installation of high-quality plumbing products for your home. From toilets, bathroom fixtures to Geysers,

Look at some of the services VIP Plumbing offer you:

Full-Service Residential & Commercial Plumbing Faucet, Sink and Toilet Repair or installation Drain Cleaning and Sewer pipe replacement Geyser installation, repairs with geyser service Toilets repair    Drain Inspection by a camera Maintenance Programs New pipes installation or rerouting

Plumbing Pretoria Pipes

The pipes in your home.

   

Pipe Repair Or Replacement

The pipes in your home are something you probably never even think about. In most cases, that is fine, the pipes in your home are designed to last for decades, so there is hardly any cause to be too worried about them. But nothing is perfect, eventually, corrosion, rust, and decay will start to take over your pipes. If you live in an old home it is a good idea to keep an eye on your plumbing system – you never know when you might need pipe replacement.
 

The average lifespan of a plumbing system

The lifespan of your pipes depends largely on the type of material used in manufacturing the pipes, also the soil plays a major role if laid underground. Supply pipes, which are under constant pressure and therefore are more likely to cause leaks, could last up to 80 years if made of brass and galvanized steel. Pipes made of copper should last anything between 70-80 years. Drain lines, made of cast iron under less pressure, last about 80-100 years. and about 25-40 years if made from PVC. Pipes that have not been well maintained, or that have hard water running through them, may fail even sooner!

      

Signs That You Need Pipe Replacement

To keep your piping system well maintained, you should make it a habit to check them annually, check exposed pipes for signs of trouble like; discoloration, stains, dimpling, pimples or flaking. You should also be on the lookout for leaks – even small, easily repairable leaks can be signs of pipe failure down the line. Finally, look at the color of the water that comes out when you fill your bathtub, especially after a vacation when the water in your pipes has been sitting for a while. If it comes out brown or yellow, this is a sign of rust, which points to decay in your pipes.
 

The Best Time to Replace Your Pipes

Pipe replacement is a huge investment, but if you call VIP Plumbers it will be manageable. There are a few ways you can reduce the cost and hassle of pipe replacement:

Replace what is exposed – the biggest hassle of pipe replacement comes when you have to tear out walls to get to the pipes behind them. But if you have a crawlspace, utility room or shaft with exposed pipes, it can save you big time if you start by replacing just those pipes. Depending on the layout of your home, this may give plumbers easy access to most of your plumbing system.

Replace when you renovate – if you’re planning on doing any remodeling, you can use this as a great opportunity to have your pipes inspected and replaced, if necessary. This can help you save big time and will make the job much cleaner.

     

If you need a pipe replacement or you think you’ll need it soon! do not wait – call VIP Plumbing today!

            081 490 8281  or  079 968 4047

              All Hours All Areas in Pretoria

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How To Maintain Your Plumbing System

Home Owner

As a homeowner, you have to keep up with maintenance in and around the house, sometimes this feels like a full-time job. There are many things that need to be done to a home in order to keep it running smoothly.
While Plumbing is just one of the many aspects of your home that you just have to keep up throughout the year. By simply ignoring the basic signs and warnings on your Plumbing system, will cost you a lot of your well-earned money.

In most cases, costly Plumbing expenses could
have been prevented or minimized if a regular inspection on the visible pipes, parts, and the material was performed.


When talking about your plumbing system, you need to first realize the number of appliances and pipes that are included in the plumbing system. This does not only cover the system that operates toilets, sinks, showers, and bathtubs in your home, it also covers laundry facilities in your home for your washer, utility sinks, drains that may be installed also garden taps and other water supply points.



                 

In order to help you with preventative care and maintenance on your home’s plumbing system, here is a helpful checklist that will help you to look for plumbing problems as well as potential plumbing problems that should be addressed before they become a real issue.

• Look for signs of leaks in exposed pipes, where pipes run through the walls or the foundation of your home. Signs of a leak include puddles of water and watermarks.

• Look for signs of corrosion. Corrosion of pipes can cause leaks and bad pipe connections if not corrected. A sign of corrosion is green stains around brass and copper fittings and on shutoff valves.

• Test the water pressure. Water pressure is with how much force the water comes out of sink faucets and showerheads. Low water pressure can be a sign of sediment build up in the faucet or showerhead. It may also be a sign of a problem with the waterline.

• Remove the showerhead to look for any sediment that may have collected in it. This may be a cause for lower water pressure.

• Check each sink, shower and tub drain for the speed of drainage. Slow drainage usually indicates a clog in the drain or a blocked vent pipe. Your drains should have a full swirl when draining. If bubbles appear when water is draining, this is usually a sign of a problem.

• Check the flushing handle and inside parts of the toilets. Flush each toilet to make sure that it is flushing properly. Check the parts inside the tank of the toilet to see if any parts are broken, rusted, or missing. Make sure the toilet water does not continue to run after flushing and make sure there is no sign of water on the floor around the toilet.

• Look for cracked tiles in the shower, around sinks, or near water pipes in the home. Loose or hollow tiles can be an indication that there is, or was, a leak that has caused rotting underneath or behind the tile.

• Push and pull on each toilet to see if it rocks or moves

• See if tub, sink or toilet caulking is coming off.

• Check for mildew, which is caused by standing water that may have dried up again

• You should drain the geyser to remove sediment that may have built up in it.

• Check the washing machine hoses to make sure that there aren’t any cracks and that the hoses are not brittle or leaking.

• Turn on all of the faucets in your home to see if there is any water coming out of the handles and valves

By running through this checklist on an annual or bi-annual basis, you can check your home for plumbing problems or potential plumbing problems. Addressing these problems on a regular basis can help you to prevent the problems from becoming worse, which can save you money in the long run. Therefore, taking a few minutes to inspect your plumbing system is time well spent.

	For assistance contact your local plumber 081 490 8281                               we do All areas in Pretoria

Many homeowners try to fix their home Plumbing issues by themselves to save money and valuable time; on the other hand, most neglect it until the time that an emergency occurs. In both ways, there will come a time where they will seek some external professional help, and then they will have to choose a plumber randomly. Doing your own work is good but some issues need expertise and should be tackled by a skilled hand.

VIP Plumbers offers quality services at reasonable prices. The cost-effectiveness is the most important aspect along with Sterling service and guarantee. You can rely upon our quick response and punctuality available to you 24/7 In simple words, we have the ability to carry out diverse plumbing jobs with the knowledge, skill, and experience required for any kind of plumbing job, simple or complex.

So, if you hire VIP Plumbers, you are bound to get a precise solution for your plumbing emergency. This way, you will be saving a lot of money with peace of mind that you have selected the right people for your plumbing emergency.

All hours: 082 490 8281 / 079 968 4047

Low Water Pressure Problem

When you turn on the sink faucet and instead of a stream of water, only a few drips come out.

The same when you turn on the faucet in the shower and only two little streams of water come out of the showerhead. Then, you sigh at the thought of how long it’s going to take just for you to wash your hair. but, luckily VIP-Plumbers are there to solve this problem.

Low water pressure is the culprit of this problem

You can call us at 081 490 8281 first to repair the problem, or you can try and fix it on your own.To perorm a DIY it is important that you understand what the causes of low water pressure can be. Identifying what is causing the problem the first step toward properly repairing the pressure problem.

Pressure Regulator 

A pressure regulator is a water device That is usually found below the connection in the front of your home, though it may be located in a different area depending upon the construction of your home. 

If the pressure regulator goes bad or stops working, it may cause low water pressure in some or all of the water fixtures in your home.

This is one plumbing problem that is better left to the professionals however, when it comes to making a repair. A plumber can easily replace or fix a regulator at a reasonable cost to you.

On the other hand, home owners who try to tackle this problem on their own can create a bigger problem. In the long run, this will cost you even more money to fix

Turning Your Home Valves

Valves turn, which means these valves sometimes get accidentally moved or turned off without the homeowner realizing it. There is usually a main water valve in a home.

If the main water valve is not shut off or if it is not completely turned on, it will affect all of the water flow in the home. Be sure the main water valve is completely turned on if you are having a water pressure problem.

Repairing Water Leaks

Cracks or damage to water pipes can cause water leaks. Water leaks can cause low water pressure because not all of the water is making its way to your faucet.

Some of it is leaking through the cracked or damaged pipe. Check your pipes for damage or leaks. A trick to figuring out if you have a leak is to shut off the water valve in your home and mark down the meter reading showing on your water meter. Come back two hours later and read the water meter reading again. If the water usage has increases, then you have a leak.
  Taking Care of Calcium Build-Ups

Over time, pipes can experience mineral deposit build-ups. These build-ups clog faucets and showerheads, preventing full water pressure.
Try cleaning out the faucet heads and showerheads in your home to see if this alleviates the low water pressure problem. If this does not resolve the problem and you believe it is a mineral deposit build-up causing your low water pressure, then you may have to call a professional plumber to assess and correct the problem.

Hiring a Pro

You can try to diagnose your low water pressure problem on your own and test solutions to see if it resolves the problem. The bottom line is, if you cannot correct the problem on your own then you are going to have to hire a professional plumber.
There also are other problems that you just cannot resolve on your own no matter how much of a do-it-yourselfer you are. Erosion of your pipes, major blockage problems, or major leaks as well as Geysers are all problems better left to the pros.