Fix A Leaking Tap – Manly

The main reason for a leaking is usually the result of a worn or damaged washer. It is very simple to fix. If you want to save yourself some money, then read the article below instead of calling out an emergency plumber. Plumbers will charge you more to attend your house on the weekend so read this article carefully. Below is a step by step guide to replace your washer. 

To replace a washer, you need to know what size the washer actually is.  As a rule of thumb is:

• Taps which turn on and off with a quarter-turn, have a ceramic disk inside a replaceable cartridge.
• Taps which need to be turned several times have rubber sealing washers. It is very common that basin and bath taps have different sized washers.
• Mixer type taps usually have much smaller washers.

When you go to the hardware store,  take your old washer to the hardware store, or buy a bag with several different sized washers. Washers are dirt cheap.

The tools required to replace the washer are a spanner, screw driver, some wire wool, a cloth, and a new washer.

1.  Turn off the main water supply to the faulty tap.  There might be a valve for the entire house. It could possibly have its own valve, which turns off the supply to only that basin, sink or bath.

2.  Turn the tap on full to check that the water supply is switched off. There should be a small drip or trickle of water when complete.

3.  Take off the faulty tap.  Usually, the tap can be pulled off, or you might need to remove the hot and cold indicator disk and then actually pull it off. It that does not work, it might have a small screw beneath it.

4.  You should now be able to see the stem of the tap, with a brass nut holding it in place. Unscrew the nut with a spanner, and lift out the tap stem.  The washer is on the underneath of the piece.  Remove the washer, and clean off any corrosion or scale using the wire wool.  Put on a new clean washer of the equal size.  You should be able to just push it on, or, it may be held on with a very small nut.

5.  Put the tap back together, turn the water supply back on, and you have fixed the leak and saved yourself money!

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Backflow

Backflow

Backflow occurs when water flows in the opposite direction to what it is expected to flow. The water is intended to flow in one direction and for a  some other reason it flows in the in correct direction.

A drop in water pressure normally causes backflow. Some of the causes for this can be water pipe bursts, pipes freeze or unexpectedly great demand on water systems. This ultimately creates backward pressure in the water supply system.  When a backflow occurs, reduced pressure may allow water from the ground, storage or other sources to enter the system.  One of the biggest concerns is that this allows drinking that we drink to be contaminated via a cross-connection.

A proper device will ensure water flows safely by automatically trapping water that begins to flow in the incorrect direction.  This prevents water from a property being drawn back into the main drinking water supply and causing cross-connection.

The risk ratings of a home or office will determine what type of backflow device will need to be installed.  Homes and buildings are classed as low, medium or very high risk.  A professional plumber can confirm the risk rating of your property.

A proper backflow assembly unit will have test cocks and shut off valves.  Backflow devices must be thoroughly tested when they are installed, relocated or repaired. Devices must also be tested  regularly to ensure they are in proper working order.

Victoria Water States the following about backflow:

Each backflow prevention containment device must be tested on a regular basis.  This is a condition of connection to the water supply.  It means that the device is maintained and continues to operate correctly.  The test will ensure the drinking water supply is protected from backflow.

If a device is defective or faulty, it may:

• not prevent a contaminated source entering the drinking the water supply
• cause water to be wasted through leaking devices
• impact on the water pressure supplying your property

An accredited licensed plumber will need to test all of your devices.  After testing your devices your licensed plumber will submit his report within 2 days on the Victoria water website stating if the device is installed correctly and if it has passed or failed the test.  The plumber will give you a copy of the Prevention Device Inspection and Maintenance Report.  If a valve fails the test and is not repaired or replaced Victoria water can disconnect you from the main water supply.

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