First,
here is one Capalaba plumbing factoid. In the U.S., leaks cause waste losses to up to 1
trillion gallons of water annually. This is equivalent to the amount of water
in about 40 million swimming pools.
Capalaba plumbing,
as a system and a business, could have prevented this. Fixing leaks by yourself
can be economical, but calling a plumber is the best. The extent of the water
wastage can reflect on the vast responsibility of plumbing in a society.
Basics
Capalaba plumbing
is basically straightforward. Looking at the interwoven mesh of pipes and
valves can be overwhelming if you don’t understand some plumbing basics.
There are
two house plumbing systems: the water supply system and the drain-water vent
system (DWV).
Water supply
The water
supply is basically a system of pipes that provides fresh water into the homes.
The water in these pipes comes from either one of the two sources: city water
and wells.
City water
goes into your house from a huge pipe (the main pipe) usually parallel to your
street. If your connection has a problem to the main, call a professional
plumber. (Damage to the main can bring in the civil lawsuits and verify hefty
fines.)
Wells
There are
households that don’t have access to city water and get their water supply from
wells. This is then pumped into the home at high pressure. When there is
reduced pressure, the water cannot reach the furthest and highest parts of the
house.
Running
showers and faucets will stop working and factors affecting pressure range from
leaks to blockages in the pipes. If the leak is caused by a loose connection,
it can be handled easily.
However,
if the leak needs re-piping, you need to call your professional plumber. (There
is also other water problems that you need to call a plumber up.)
Problems and solutions
When the
installation of the pipes is correctly done, they are leak-proof. However, the
system, like all other things, disintegrates with time. A plumber sometimes
would advise a complete overhaul of the plumbing system.
On the
other hand, the water supply system performs at its best when maximum pressure
is used. However, this makes the system rather sensitive to damage or some kind
of “metal fatigue” or whatever material you are using.
Drainage system
If the
drainage system is leaking, it can cause damp-related problems. However, leaks
in the water supply system take the problem to another level.
They
affect water pressure. Low pressure makes it impossible to run showers and
flush toilets.
Obviously,
leaks are the most harmful to the water supply system. The problem is best
solved by a professional due to the sensitivity of the water system.
Drain water vent (DWV) System
The two
home plumbing systems don’t overlap. However, there are bridges all over the
home where the two systems meet. Plumbers call these bridges fixtures.
On the
other hand, familiarize yourself to know them by their household names. These
include sinks, faucets, washing machines, and others.
A fixture
is defined as any point in the use of water. Clean water enters a fixture, Waste
water leaves.
