DIY disasters
Whilst it may be tempting to try and fix plumbing problems yourself thinking it may save you time and money - without specialist training and equipment it may end up costing you more! Below are some very creative ways clients have attempted to repair their damaged pipes, but we recommend you don't try these at home!
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A hose Pipe & Clips Aren't Going To Work! |
A Nurse Wouldn't Be Pleased with this & neither would a plumber |
All glued up? |
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In an attempt to stop the leak the home owner has used reinforced garden hose and hose clips. Great for the garden perhaps. For plumbing systems? No way! Suffice to say, they actually needed a registered plumber. |
This patient is not going to survive! Bandaging up a water pipe will withstand the water pressure for no longer than a few minutes and just add to extra time YOU have to pay when it becomes obvious that an experienced plumber is required. |
A full tube of glue is not going to plug up a hole in a copper pipe (or a PVC pipe for that matter). Instead of repairing a spot hole now the entire pipe will need replacement. This may hold for awhile, but lead to a false sense of security which could potentially lead to further damage and more expensive plumbing work later on. |
Common symptoms of a burst pipe
These may include excess drips and water pooling, a hissing noise when everything else is quiet and loud knocking noises when the taps are turned on. If you notice any of these telltale signs contact Hydrosonic for an inspection immediately. We may be able to limit the potential damage caused by excessively leaking pipes - including household, contents and garden damage - and save you money in the long run!
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Piggy back pipes are no fun |
Concrete and pipes don't mix |
Non metallic pipes can also fail |
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The hot and cold water services have been welded on top of each other causing different rates of expansion and contraction, which have ultimately caused the pipes to burst. |
This hot water copper pipe was embedded in concrete and the expansion and contraction of the pipe caused metal fatigue and the pipe gave way. |
These are examples of some commonly found problems that have occurred on non metallic water services. Sometimes it is the pipe itself and sometimes it is the fittings. |