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Thursday, November 12, 2009

Plumbing Part 3

Leaks from up top:
Okay, we've determined the prior attempts aren't the problem, now let's do the rest!
It's shooting water out of the top of the plastic pipe. Try turning the little screw at the top of the pipe on the left. Did this stop the water, turn it the other way? No, lets continue. Look to see if the flapper on the bottom is leaking, push down on the flapper ( I know your hand will get wet, the water is clean!) see if this stops the leaking. If so, you found the problem. Replace the flapper by removing it from the 2 sides, take it with you. Go to the hardware store and get a new one, check for the same size or buy a universal one. Okay, still got the problem. Most likely the 2 pipes aren't any good anymore. Buy the one piece (left) or the whole kit, try to match what you have (ball and cock etc.) don't laugh that's what it's called! Depends on the problem. Sometimes it's easier to buy the whole thing, then you know all the parts are new. Turn off the water, flush, and disconnect from bottom. (see Plumbing part 3). Take the old parts out, ( prt. 3 again) the left one will lift from the inside, and where the little tube connects to the hole on right. Okay, (if buying the whole kit), the right one will disconnect from the inside. Lift the flapper to get at the ring that holds the right piece in place, loosen this above the rubber washer. Removal is from the inside again. Follow the instructions that came with the new part for adjustments. Reconnect the water supply, turn on the water. Your done! See Ya'

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