<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>pipes Archives - Gladesville Plumbing</title> <atom:link href="https://www.gladesvilleplumbing.com.au/tag/pipes/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://www.gladesvilleplumbing.com.au/tag/pipes/</link> <description></description> <lastBuildDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:31:48 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-AU</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <item> <title>Burst Pipes: Step by Step Guide to Stop the Water</title> <link>https://www.gladesvilleplumbing.com.au/emergency-plumber-ryde-what-should-you-do-when-a-pipe-bursts/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Gladesville Plumbing]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 20 Oct 2024 16:22:31 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Emergency Plumbing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Residential Plumbing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Leaking pipes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pipes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Water Pipe Leak]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.gladesvilleplumbing.com.au/?p=158</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Updated 2024 by Joe Rantino, Emergency Plumber Sydney. Burst pipe? Our 24/7 Emergency Plumbing Line is 0413 402 599 Evacuate</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.gladesvilleplumbing.com.au/emergency-plumber-ryde-what-should-you-do-when-a-pipe-bursts/">Burst Pipes: Step by Step Guide to Stop the Water</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.gladesvilleplumbing.com.au">Gladesville Plumbing</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Updated 2024 by <a href="https://www.gladesvilleplumbing.com.au/about-us/">Joe Rantino</a>, <a href="https://www.gladesvilleplumbing.com.au/emergency-plumber-sydney/">Emergency Plumber Sydney</a>.</p> <h2 style="text-align: center;">Burst pipe? Our 24/7 Emergency Plumbing Line is <a href="tel:0413 402 599"> 0413 402 599</a></h2> <ol> <li><strong>Evacuate Area and Turn off Power Supply</strong>. If water is flowing near electrical circuits, evacuate the area and turn off the power supply.</li> <li><strong>Turn off Water Supply</strong>. The first thing you must do is to locate the water main and turn it off. This will stop the flow of water into the property.</li> <li><strong>Drain the Water System</strong>. If the flow of water continues, you need to drain water already in the system. Flush your toilet and run cold taps until the flow dries up.</li> <li><strong>Isolate Water</strong>. If it is safe, isolate the inundation. Close doors to the affected area and lay sandbags or towels to stem the spread. Move furniture away. Catch flow in buckets. If the burst pipe is inside the roof cavity, do not attempt to climb into the area.</li> <li><strong>Call your Emergency Plumber</strong>. We’re on-call 24/7 and will get to you promptly to repair the burst pipe. We will also provide you with paperwork needed to file your insurance claim.</li> <li><strong>Take photos. </strong>We’re on our way, in the mean time, if safe, take photographs of all damaged areas for your insurer. Once we’ve sorted the problem and tidied up, the extent of the damage will not be evident.</li> <li><strong>Call you Electrician</strong>. If the inundation has made contact with electrical circuits or appliances (including underground heating), do not restore power. Call an electrician to check the affected area first. Even after the water flow has ceased, there is a high risk of electrocution.</li> <li><strong>Call your Insurer</strong>. Your insurer can verify the extent of your coverage and what they will and will not cover in terms of remediation. Generally, emergency plumbing services are covered by your insurer. Be thorough with your assessment of the damage. Don’t forget your floating floors, that look fine right now but could buckle in the coming days.</li> </ol> <p> </p> <h2><strong>Preventing Future Plumbing Emergencies</strong></h2> <p>Why did the pipe burst? Pipes burst for a host of reasons. If yours was due to a freak accident (some DIY gone wrong for example) the chances of a repeat occurrence are slim. But if your pipe burst due to age or because of flaws in the design, your Gladesville Plumber will advise further investigation and possible remediation. You may need pipe relining or replacement. You should also schedule the five yearly valve and anode maintenance on your hot water system and replace any flexi hoses in your home. Flexi hoses only last around five years and are notorious for causing flooding.</p> <p>We’ve been the <a href="https://www.gladesvilleplumbing.com.au/">plumbers Sydney</a> call in an emergency for over two decades. We’ll provide you with prompt, reliable service and help you minimise your risk of future plumbing disasters. Just call Joe.</p> <p> </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.gladesvilleplumbing.com.au/emergency-plumber-ryde-what-should-you-do-when-a-pipe-bursts/">Burst Pipes: Step by Step Guide to Stop the Water</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.gladesvilleplumbing.com.au">Gladesville Plumbing</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>How to Recognise Different Pipes BEFORE You Make a Costly Mistake</title> <link>https://www.gladesvilleplumbing.com.au/different-pipes/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Gladesville Plumbing]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 19:04:48 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pipes]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.gladesvilleplumbing.com.au/?p=605</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>It takes all sorts of pipes to plumb a house. But every house, no matter where it is located in</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.gladesvilleplumbing.com.au/different-pipes/">How to Recognise Different Pipes BEFORE You Make a Costly Mistake</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.gladesvilleplumbing.com.au">Gladesville Plumbing</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It takes all sorts of pipes to plumb a house. But every house, no matter where it is located in Sydney, will have three pipe systems. It’s important to know the different pipes in your house so you understand how the plumbing works in your property. This knowledge can also help you when you have to explain to your plumber the reason for your call out. This information is crucial in giving the </span><a href="https://www.gladesvilleplumbing.com.au/emergency-plumber"><span style="font-weight: 400;">plumber a heads up</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> on what materials will be needed to fix your plumbing problem. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Legally, the only person who should be interfering with the pipes on your property is a licensed plumber. Often mistakes can occur when the wrong pipes are connected together. This can result in hefty fines from the local council if you get found out. </span></p> <p><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-840 size-full" src="https://www.gladesvilleplumbing.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Pipes-e1565319292229.jpg" alt="different pipes" width="500" height="334" /></p> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Guide to different pipes in your house</span></h2> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Waste Pipes</span></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Waste pipes are the pipes that carry waste water to the sewer. Typically, a waste pipe will connect from the waste outlet of a fixture and travel to a main sewer waste that connects into the local sewer line on your street. For modern or newly renovated homes, this waste pipe will be white PVC. It will be sewer grade PVC when underground. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Older homes dated in the pre-1960’s may have copper, cast iron or clay waste pipes. Often these waste lines are replaced with PVC during a renovation. Occasionally, plumbers will come across these older pipes if the house hasn’t been updated since its construction. </span></p> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Water Pipes</span></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Water pipes, as the name suggests, carry potable water (drinking water) to various taps in the house. This water can be carried in pipes made from galvanised steel, copper or plastic pipe known as PEX (cross-linked polyethylene) or PB (polybutylene). </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Copper is the most common water pipe in homes, but homes built from the 2000’s onwards will have their water lines run with </span><a href="http://www.proveng.com.au/plumbing-pipe-types-fittings-explained/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">PEX or PB</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Plastic pipes have their own regulations and rulings on where they can be installed in a home. For example, they must be lagged when run underground and they cannot be installed outside where they can be hit by UV rays. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There are pros and cons for plastic and copper pipe use for water lines in a house. A plumber will have the know-how on what fittings are needed to adapt from one pipe material to another. </span></p> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Stormwater Pipes</span></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Stormwater pipes are connected to the roof drainage that directs rainwater away from the house to </span><a href="https://www.gladesvilleplumbing.com.au/blocked-storm-water-drain"><span style="font-weight: 400;">stormwater drains</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. These pipes will always be 90mm-100mm PVC pipe. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It is common for stormwater and sewer waste pipes to be incorrectly identified. When this happens, the wrong pipes can be interconnected and result in waste water travelling through the incorrect drainage system. This can become a health issue if sewerage is connected to the stormwater. This is why using a licensed plumber for all your waste and water pipe connection is important. </span></p> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Natural Gas or LPG Pipes</span></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Gas pipes can be galvanised steel pipes, copper pipes, nylon and PEX-AL-PE Composite pipes. The plastic or composite pipes will often be yellow or orange in colour, which differentiates its use for the application of gas installations. It’s a more durable pipe and does require specific fittings and tools to install and maintain.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Recycled water Pipes</span></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Recycled water pipes will be copper or PEX pipe in the colour of purple (lilac). If your plumbing problem is in relation to recycled water pipes, identifying the right pipe material can give a plumber a head start in knowing what tools and fittings will be needed for the job. </span></p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Not an expert on pipes in plumbing? That’s okay – we are!<br /> Call </span><a href="https://www.gladesvilleplumbing.com.au/contact-us"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Gladesville Plumbing</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> today – our team of licensed plumbers can help.</span></h2> <p>The post <a href="https://www.gladesvilleplumbing.com.au/different-pipes/">How to Recognise Different Pipes BEFORE You Make a Costly Mistake</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.gladesvilleplumbing.com.au">Gladesville Plumbing</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Need a Plumber in West Ryde? Here’s What’s Probably Going On in Your Pipes!</title> <link>https://www.gladesvilleplumbing.com.au/plumber-west-ryde/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Gladesville Plumbing]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2018 02:29:05 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pipes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[plumbing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Suburb Spotlight]]></category> <category><![CDATA[west ryde]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.gladesvilleplumbing.com.au/?p=474</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>If you reside in West Ryde, you will either live in a fairly modern home that has been built in</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.gladesvilleplumbing.com.au/plumber-west-ryde/">Need a Plumber in West Ryde? Here’s What’s Probably Going On in Your Pipes!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.gladesvilleplumbing.com.au">Gladesville Plumbing</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img decoding="async" class="post-thumb aligncenter" src="https://www.gladesvilleplumbing.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Depositphotos_9399409_m-2015-186x186.jpg" alt="Need a Plumber in West Ryde? Here’s What’s Probably Going On in Your Pipes!" />If you reside in West Ryde, you will either live in a fairly modern home that has been built in the last twenty or so years or a typical ‘80’s brick box’ which was the common trend of homes in that era. No matter what style of home you live in, the majority of homes in West Ryde will have similar pipe materials used for their water and sewer services. If you need a plumber in West Ryde and want to know the common problems with the pipes in this suburb, read on.</p> <h2>Bows and flat spots in sewer pipes</h2> <p>The waste pipes in the majority of homes in <a href="https://www.gladesvilleplumbing.com.au/our-services/plumber-ryde">West Ryde</a> are mainly comprised of PVC. PVC pipe is the most common type of pipe used in sewer installations due to its durability and cost to supply and install. What can happen over a period of time due to earth movement is that PVC can get bows or flat spots that can cause a backup of effluent and cause a blockage. The best way to deal with blockages is to use a jet rodding machine to blast the trapped matter away.</p> <p>Alternatively, to prevent future blockages occurring, a drain camera can be placed down the drain to locate the existing position of the bow or flat line. Your local plumber can excavate and install new PVC pipe to the correct gradient to prevent blockages in the future. While this can be a considerable cost to fix, it may be worthwhile if you are calling your plumber on a regular basis to remove blockages.</p> <h2>Water leaks on copper pipes</h2> <p>Copper is the second most common type of pipe used for water installations. In the 1980’s, each copper joint would have been soldered together. Sometimes, due to movement or age, the soldered joints can spring a leak. This is particularly common on the t-section of a shower combination.</p> <p>If the bathroom is in need of a <a href="https://www.gladesvilleplumbing.com.au/bathroom-repairs-sydney">full renovation</a>, it would be recommended to replace the waste and water pipes before walls are sheeted and tiled.</p> <p>If you’re not in a position to renovate your bathroom, your plumber will offer suggestions on what can be done to fix the soldered points by accessing it from an alternate wall if possible.</p> <p> </p> <h2>Looking for a plumber? West Ryde specialists <a href="https://www.gladesvilleplumbing.com.au/">Gladesville Plumbing</a> can help. Our experienced team will get your pipes running in the right direction. Call us TODAY on (02) 9817 4777</h2> <p> </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.gladesvilleplumbing.com.au/plumber-west-ryde/">Need a Plumber in West Ryde? Here’s What’s Probably Going On in Your Pipes!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.gladesvilleplumbing.com.au">Gladesville Plumbing</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> </channel> </rss> <!-- Performance optimized by W3 Total Cache. Learn more: https://www.boldgrid.com/w3-total-cache/ Object Caching 0/295 objects using Redis Page Caching using Disk: Enhanced (Page is feed) Lazy Loading (feed) Minified using Disk Database Caching 17/76 queries in 0.037 seconds using Disk Served from: www.gladesvilleplumbing.com.au @ 2024-11-25 06:41:36 by W3 Total Cache -->