After the house has been inhabited for a period of time, it is prone to various problems. Among them, water pipe leakage is the most common. If the leakage is serious, it will not only affect the interior decoration, but may even seriously affect life. remedy. So, how do you fix a leaking pipe? What are the common causes of water pipe leaks? Let's take a brief look at it with the editor.
1. How to repair the water pipe rupture and leakage
First close the main gate of the water pipe. If the rupture is relatively small, you can directly use the special adhesive tape for the water supply pipe or the ring air resin adhesive to repair it. Some of the water pipes were cut off, and a new section of water pipe was replaced. Because the project is relatively complicated, it is recommended to ask a plumber to repair it in time.
2. What are the common causes of water pipe leakage?
1. Leakage of water pipe joints: This is a relatively common situation, and it is relatively easy to repair. As long as you have a little experience, you can repair it yourself. If it is not tightened, tighten it yourself. If the joint is damaged, just replace it.
2. Leakage from the sewer pipe: The long sewer pipe is blocked, which is relatively troublesome to deal with. If there is a foreign object that blocks the sewer pipe for a long time, the sewer pipe will burst and leak, or the water pipe will harden, which will easily cause the water pipe to rupture and leak.
3. Leakage of iron water pipes: There are relatively few users who use iron water pipes now, because after a long time, water pipes are prone to rust, and drinking will cause harm to the health of the owners, and there will also be rust and corrosion, which leads to iron water pipes The main cause of water leakage.
4. Leakage of plastic water pipes: Plastic water pipes are relatively common now, but you must choose regular brand products, otherwise once they harden or are blocked by foreign objects for a long time, water pipes are prone to rupture and leakage, so you must pay attention to the purchase.
