Leaky faucets Plumbing

THE HAPPY leaky faucet



If your faucet drips squeezed more tightly, it means that you have a problem. Depending on the amount of water and the time can cause an upset over the water bill. Plumbers usually flee this type of work and recommend changing the tap by the difficulty of fixing them, especially if you have more than a century or is it a tap of Cochin. However, do not worry, all is not lost, with a bit of information, you can fix it and avoid having to buy a new one.

Before proceeding you must ask a series of questions: Where do you get the water? and Do you have the necessary tools?

By answering these questions the first thing to do is turn off the water, for this first try cutting the key is under the sink, if not close, look for the bathroom, and if not, does not cut well or water Close the general house. This will avoid showering while working, which is very annoying in the winter.

After cutting the water, and Cercyon actually no water in the pipes, unscrew the mount is in the faucet body with the help of a wrench, if it takes, apply a lubricant to remove the lime and rust, and after a few minutes then try again.

When you get to loosen the axle support tap, remove the mount to locate the fault. If water loss is due to the rubber is cracked or damaged, simply replace the lamp and reassemble the faucet.