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General Home Plumbing
Tips
Check your sump pump to make sure it's
in working order before the heavy spring
rains begin. Watch for build-up of sand
or other debris in the sump pit. This
can jam the pump and burn out its motor.
Also, make sure the pump's discharge
pipe is not clogged. Hook up a garden
hose to the connection point. If water
runs through the other end, the pipe is
okay.
Consider getting a battery-operated
back-up sump pump if your pump has been
overloaded in the past from heavy rains.
Keep rain gutters and downspouts clear
of leaves and other debris. Water
overflowing from blocked gutters
collects around your home's foundation
and seeps into your basement.
If your home is equipped with a flood
control device such as an ejector pump,
have it checked by your plumbing
contractor to make sure it is working
properly before the heavy spring rains.
If there are no appliances in your home
that require a constant water supply,
make sure you shut off your water supply
when you leave on vacation.
To prevent sewer gases from backing up
into your home through your basement
floor drain, periodically pour a bucket
of water down the drain to keep the trap
seal full.
Lawn sprinklers often spring leaks over
the winter. If puddles form on your
lawn, you probably have seepage in some
of the lines.
Septic tanks should be inspected and
pumped every three to five years to help
prevent costly replacement of the filter
field. If your drain field appears
flooded with water on the surface of the
ground or you have extremely green lawn
in a particular area, check for dripping
faucets or leaky toilets before agreeing
to costly repairs. Often a minor
adjustment will fix your problem.
Don't use excessive amounts of
detergents, bleach or chemicals that may
kill the natural bacteria in your septic
system.
Use biodegradable soaps and detergents.
To prevent excessive watering of your
lawn in the summertime, purchase an
inexpensive spring-loaded timer which
attaches directly to your outside
faucet. This will prevent over watering
in case you forget to shut off the
sprinkler.
Check your water meter during a period
of time when no water is being used.
Make a note of the meter reading and
check it eight to 10 hours later. If the
meter has moved, there is an indication
that you may have an undetected water
leak, which should be corrected. use your toilet as a wastebasket.
Do not flush items that can be placed in a
trash container.
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