How to Repair Burst Pipe at Your Home?

A burst pipe is something both homeowners and business owners can face anytime in their life and it’s no doubt one of the most frustrating problems that can totally ruin the peace of mind. However, it becomes necessary to fix it ASAP. The problem of a burst pipe can’t be solved by following any sort of DIY solutions instead it requires enough knowledge and skills. Therefore, to avoid any further problems you should reach out to professionals to avail plumbing repair service to make your life run smoothly.

When it comes to fixing, repair, replacement, and installment of anything related to plumbing be that valve, pipes, flush, drain or sewer backup then you seriously need New Well Plumbing & Heating Ltd. 

Moreover, our professional experts have shared some of the basic know-how to repair burst pipes-

Tools and Materials Needed-

·         Steel wool

·         Lead-free solder

·         Soldering paste

·         Mini-copper pipe cutter

·         Torch kit ( must include striker and torch)

·         ½ inch copper fittings

·         ½ inch copper pipe

·         Stop and waste valve

What Are The Basic Steps Involved To Repair Burst Pipes?

·         Firstly, you need to determine the exact location for the valve near a heated area or on a water line.

·         Secondly, it’s important to put off the main valve where water can enter in the home.

·         Thirdly, make sure to open the lowest fixture in your home in order to drain any water out immediately.

·         Thirdly, with the use of pipe cutter remove the desired section of the pipe by rotating the pipe cutter around the pipe to tighten it until the pipes cut through.

Then clean any sort of burrs with the use of steel wool.

·         Fourthly, remove the petcock from the valve for a temporary basis allowing you to install the valve in the right direction of water flow.

·         Fifthly, install a new pipe by ensuring the correct size of the pipe to fit the existing pipeline

·         Sixthly, clean pipe and also the stop-and waste valve with steel wool.

·         Spread soldering flux on both the pipe and valve fitting outside and inside respectively.

·         Then carefully slide the valve fitting onto the end of the pipeline.

·         With the help of wearing “safety goggles” make sure to heat the fitting and the pipe on the connected part with the use of a propane torch.

·         By using soldering techniques connect all the new sections of the pipes to the existing waterline.

·         Lastly, replace the temporary petcock and then open the main water line in order to check any leaks.

Who to Hire?

Help yourself to save more time, expense, and energy by hiring a professional licensed expert company New Well Plumbing Ltd to assist you to resolve plumbing issues. Immediately avail plumbing repair service in Ajax.