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Boiler Safety and The Most Common Plumbing Problems at Home

BOILER SAFETY and The Most Common PLUMBING PROBLEMS AT HOME 5 Most Common Plumbing Problems Fixing a dripping tap Toilets won't flush properly • Turn off the main water supply • Put the plug in to avoid small bits from going into the waste pipe • Take off the top of tap • Wrap a tea towel around the body of the tap and hold it firmly with an adjustable wrench • Using a second wrench to unscrew large • Remove the washer using a screwdriver which is located on If the water is slow to drain out of the WC when you flush, there may be a blockage in the trap or in the pipe from the loo to the soil stack A toilet plunger may be enough to fix the problem otherwise, call the plumber the brass header nut 1. the underside of the headgear nut • Push back new washer into place • Put back tap but don't over-tighten it • Place the tap top and turn the water supply to check for drips If you're in a hard water area, choose a shower head with a rubber faceplate so you can rub the scale particles away regularly A quick DIY SOLUTION Remove the faceplate and leave it to soak overnight in white vinegar <3 Banging Noises in the radiator Lack of water Thermostat was Scale in the pressure in the heating system set high or faulty radiators Scaled up shower head Radiators are cool in 1 area of the house • Zone was set off • Zone valve may be faulty, call a plumber C Blocked sink All Radiators are cold • If boiler is working, then hot water is not reaching the radiators • The central heating pump might be faulty, call the plumber Part of the radiator is cold If top is cold, the radiator may need bleeding The most probable cause is a blockage in the plastic trap under the plughole If bottom is cold radiator may have scales Check to see if the bath, washing machine or any other outlets are draining OK. If they are, the problem is in the trap or the pipe leading from your sink to the soil pipe or drain If center is cold radiator may also have scales Radiator may need a power flush Radiator is cold BOILER SAFETY It is recommended to have the boiler checked at least GAS SAFE REGISTER is the official registration scheme in the United Kingdom, Isle of Man and Guernsey for installers and maintenance engineers dealing with gas appliances GAS E safe once a year Gas Safe Register replaces the previous system run by CORGI as of April 01, 2009 REGISTER DANGERS of Faulty Boiler Any heating system which runs on wood or fossil fuels such as gas, coal or oil is at risk of giving off carbon monoxide (CO), if is not serviced regularly or if it is faulty SAFE Gas Appliance DANGEROUS Faulty Gas Appliance Blocked flue Clear flue Wood or coal fires that often go out Soot or stains Difficulty to light fire FUMES Yellow or Orange flame Blue flame FUMES SYMPTOMS of CO Poisoning DROWSINESS TIREDNESS HEADACHES NAUSEA DIZZINESS CHEST PAINS CO Leaks Prevention You are at risk of CO Poisoning if: Sufficient Ventilation Regular checks on flues and chimneys Poorly installed appliance Appliance not working properly No enough fresh air inside room Well maintained boiler Install CO audible detectors and heating system Blocked up chimney Unregistered Engineer British Standard Bs7860 AVOID Unqualified Gas Fitters British public is wasting money each year to rectify illegal gas jobs that put their families in immediate danger 57% 33% £ 100 Sole Traders Work in companies fewer than 4 people million 1/4 Illegal Gas Jobs each year million Other 81% JOBS As investigated by Gas Safe Register Bathroom fitting Kitchen fitting Always ask for a safe Gas Safe ID 43% 43% GAS E IM IMMEDIATELY DANGEROUS 90% Plumbing REGISTER General building Electrical works QADAR http://www.channel4.com/4homes/how-to/diy/plumbing-problems-and-how-to-solve-them-08-05-23/display/page/2 http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006mg74/features/consumer-advice1-gas-safe-register http://www.gassaferegister.co.uk/about/gas_safe_register_engineers.aspx http://www.homeheatingguide.co.uk/dangers-of-a-faulty-boiler.html http://www.home-maintenance.info/plumbing/radiator-problems/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gas_Safe_Register http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg238.pdf REFERENCES Plumbing & Heating www.boilerrepairinleeds.com

Boiler Safety and The Most Common Plumbing Problems at Home

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This is an infographic on boiler safety and the most common plumbing problems at home. There are many different plumbing problems that can spring up in the average home.

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