What does PTFE stand for and what can you use it on?

PTFE stands for Polytetrafluoroethylene and is used amongst plumbers, but is also very useful for emergency plumbers. (PTFE) was discovered back in 1938 by a guy called Roy Plunkett, who worked for Kinetic Chemicals. Just below are some common question and the best answers when it comes to Polytetrafluoroethylene.

• What is PTFE used for?
• How many time should the PTFE go around a radiator thread?
• Can PTFE be used on Gas?
• Can PTFE be used to wrap around pipe to stop leaky pipes?

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Common Causes of Leaky Water Pipes

They say prevention is better than cure. So before you have to Search ‘Emergency Plumber London‘, we think it is best to let you in on some of the main reasons your water pipes often leak. Leakage from various plumbing fixtures, mainly pipes, is one of the major water damage causes in our homes today. There are various reasons why a seemingly perfect pipe today, will start leaking tomorrow. Some of the reasons are: Continue reading →

Find A Plumber Now So You Will Have One In An Emergency

Hiring a plumber is a process that you should undertake with a lot of care. A plumber is one of those people who are important but you rarely call. When you get to call a plumber, then most likely you have an emergency situation. It is therefore imperative to have identified a reliable plumber who will act fast and offer the best service possible. It may take a number of trials before you make a decision on the best plumber to retain for future jobs and emergencies. Continue reading →

How Water Heaters Work & Keep Your Water Warm

Having a hot water system is essential in every home. You need hot water for taking showers and washing dishes among other uses. Just as hot water is important, so too is having a good plumber in case of water leaks in the house. Hot water leaks are dangerous as they may damage your electrical appliances and inflate your utility bills. A reliable plumber should be able to fix the problem promptly. Continue reading →

4 Common DIY Plumbing Mistakes

The cost of hiring a professional plumber is quite high even for the small plumbing tasks. In an attempt to save some money, many house owners will opt to carry out the small fixes on their own instead of hiring a professional. However, any small mistake when carrying out a plumbing fix could lead to a bigger problem which can only be fixed by an emergency plumber London. Such an emergency situation will cost you more in terms of added fees by the plumber (they charge more to respond to emergencies) and spoilt materials. Continue reading →

Using Pipe Straps To Quiet Pipes

Banging, rattling or squeaking noises from water pipes does not necessarily mean that your pipes need changing. These noises from water pipes may indicate that the pressure of water flowing on the pipes is too high and that the air on the pipes is not enough to cushion the pressure. The noises may also be caused by the loosening of pipe straps. There are several things which you can do to decrease the noises of banging water pipes. You can fix the existing pipe straps which have loosened or place additional pipe straps. You can learn more techniques on how to reduce the noises when you contact an emergency plumber London. Continue reading →

Stop Leaky Faucets By Replacing The Seals

To Stop Leaky faucets which are not uncommon, especially in households that use a lot of running water. If you have a larger family or simply use your faucets regularly, I am willing to bet that at least one of them is leaking now. Leaks range from a drip to water that flows from a closed facet. As with everything in your house, taking care of the issue early (when it is just a drip) will help save you from calling an emergency plumber when things go bad (seals break and water continuously flows). Continue reading →

How does a CO tester work?

A CO tester is a plastic box which most people find very useless, but can save lives if you don’t ignore the reason why it is there. Martin Smith who is an emergency plumber explains that it is very important to know more on what the CO testing device does and how it works. The CO tester is a very clever device with a white pad or gel within the box that changes colour due to a chemical reaction. The device detects the change and then sends out an alarm letting us humans know that there is a CO leak within the house. Continue reading →

Why Using Store Bought Drain Cleaners Could Damage Your Plumbing and also comes with a warning!

For a lot of people, drain pipes are the last thing they think about until something happens to signal that there is a problem requiring drain cleaners. The most common signal is a clogged sink that obviously tells the homeowner that there is something somewhere in the drain pipes that is blocking the flow of water. At the first sign of a clogged drain, most homeowners would try to de-clog the drain by poking wire hangers into the sink. Others would run to the nearest grocery store to get a liquid cleaner that promises to de-clog the drain in minutes. Only a few would be sensible enough to call emergency plumbers to have the problem checked. Continue reading →

Should a plumber trust a customer? Or should the customer trust the plumber?

Should the customer trust the plumber or should the plumber trust the customer? Martin Smith an emergency plumber, explains why we should have terms and conditions for the plumber and the customer that are within reason due to the type of society we live in.

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