Monthly Archives: March 2013

How to Retrieve Lost Items in the Shower Drain

How to Retrieve Lost Items in the Shower Drain by John London

Shower Trap

Of all the locations in the UK, London probably has the most access to a wide variety of goods and services. While there’s no situation in which you would actively want to hire an emergency plumber, London definitely provides plenty of resources to achieve that goal. But, there are some plumbing situations that can, at first, seem dire, but really don’t require any emergency services. Chief among those is losing something down a drain. Obviously, if the item you lost is valuable, you’re going to want to retrieve it fast. But, is it that hard to get it out on your own? Continue reading →

The Inherent Dangers of a Burst Sewage Pipe

The Inherent Dangers of a Burst Sewage Pipe found by an Emergency Plumber in London.

Burst Sewage Pipe Diagram

One of the most obvious dangers when it comes to plumbing is anything having to do with your sewage line. Many issues involved with plumbing, in general, aren’t going to be quite as serious as a break in a sewage line. If you live in London or really anywhere else, there are plenty of plumbers who will gladly do the dirty work for you. But, things can escalate from needing an emergency plumber in London to needing an Emergency Room in London in no time. It’s important that you take steps to mitigate the damage to your home, but most of all to the health of you and your family. Continue reading →

Causes of Low Water Pressure in the Shower

Why do we get Low Water Pressure in the Shower?

A reliable & cheap to install Shower

Everyone has, at one time or another, been greeted with a shower that doesn’t quite produce the amount of pressure they would like. No one likes to take a shower in which the water practically comes dripping out. At the same time, fixing low water pressure in the shower doesn’t really seem like a job for an emergency plumber. It is, after all, something you can live with if you don’t mind the water stream being weak. But, there are a few reasons why you might be experiencing low water pressure in the shower that might be indicative of some impending emergencies that you can’t really see. Continue reading →

How to Get Plumbing to your Fridge

How to Get Plumbing to my Fridge

How to get plumbing to your fridge

Getting plumbing over to your refrigerator is often not for the faint of heart. The benefits of having plumbing in your fridge are obvious: automatic ice maker and cool, filtered water. But, just because some refrigerators come equipped with these options doesn’t mean that they will be automatically available. Obviously, calling a plumber might be your first recourse, and, if you live in London, there are going to be plenty of options. If you’re a do-it-yourself kind of person, then there are a few things you’re going to need to know. Otherwise, you might be looking at a hefty bill from an emergency plumber in London. Continue reading →

Is it Okay to Dump Chemical down the Drain?

Is it Okay to Dump Chemical down the Drain or toilet?

Is it ok to put chemicals down the toilet?

It’s more than likely that we’ve all made the decision to flush something down the toilet and dump something down a drain or toilet that maybe shouldn’t have gone there. Cleaning supplies, cosmetics, and medicines often make their ways into our drains if only because it’s easier to get them out of our lives that way. Unfortunately, this could be doing much more damage than good. If you’re in London, the problem could be more than yours in the long run. Indeed, even if this issue doesn’t require an emergency plumber, London (and eventually yourself) might end up paying the consequences. Continue reading →

What to do with Frozen Pipes

What to do with Frozen Pipes, the cause of a burst pipe

What to do with frozen pipes, the cause of a burst pipes.

When winter weather comes around every year, there’s always going to be a certain amount of trepidation. Storms can cause power outages, ice can make the road unsafe for driving, and the freezing cold temperatures are just downright uncomfortable. Of course, if you live in an area that experiences harsh winters, then you have probably experienced some kind of plumbing issue associated with the cold. Having a frozen pipe is one of the major things that can lead to much larger plumbing emergencies. While it’s nice to have an emergency plumber on hand to help you with any issue you might be facing, it’s also nice to be able to fix the problems yourself. Continue reading →

Cheap and Easy Solution to a Leaky Toilet

Cheap and Easy Solution to a Leaky Toilet By John London a well known Emergency Plumber

How to fix a leaky toilet flapper

Short of having an all-out toilet flood in your bathroom, a toilet leak really isn’t going to be a major issue. For Londoners, it won’t require an emergency plumber in London to figure out the problem. But, it can be a pesky issue that might continually wake you up in the middle of the night. A leaky toilet isn’t always readily obvious because it generally doesn’t manifest itself in a steady drip or other consistent loud noise. Instead, you’ll start notice phantom, albeit miniature, refills of the toilet tank. This can be a perplexing issue that seems to appear out of nowhere, but there’s generally going to be an easy fix for it in most cases. Continue reading →

Unclogging the Shower Drain

Unblocking a shower drain

Showers and bathtubs are some of the most frustrating things to deal with if only because they are more susceptible to clogs. Indeed, if you take a look at the standard trap in the piping of showers and bathtubs, it’s often going to be full of all sorts of hair, lint, and other clogging components. These can cause your shower or bathtub to fill up with water and not drain properly at the end. In severe cases, you could wind up with a huge puddle of water that never drains. Instead of calling an emergency plumber, there are a few things you can do to help unclog your drain efficiently. Continue reading →

Bursting Pipes: A Plumbing Emergency

Bursting Pipes: A Plumbing Emergency By John London

Bursting pipes and Plumbing emergencies, just like any other emergency, often hit you at a time when you least expect it. The most common plumbing emergency that you will likely face in your life is some kind of burst pipe. These sorts of things can happen without any warning, and it’s possible that you might not even be home when they occur. Indeed, there is generally no external input needed for a pipe to go haywire. If you’re looking for an emergency plumber, London is certainly full of many different options. Certainly, burst pipes happen to everyone, but it’s probably a good idea to be in a metropolis where services are plentiful. Continue reading →

Identifying and Treating Hard Water

Treated Hard Water
Hard water is one of the most persistent and annoying plumbing problems that you can face. It’s something that can seemingly appear out of nowhere and start producing adverse effects in your everyday life. Hard water is essentially characterized by water that has absorbed too many outside minerals including calcium, magnesium, and some sulfates. The problems are numerous and it can become so widespread that you might feel as if you need to contact an emergency plumber. If you let hard water go unchecked, you might have to get a plumber on your case. Continue reading →