House flood? Need Help? Call S.T.O.P Restoration
SYNOPSIS: It is very common for pipes to bust weather it be in the home or out side under the house, Its a situation where we panic and do not know what to do. That is what we are here for give us a call and the job will be done we will clean up all the water
Burst pipes? Fast flood cleanup when you need it
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It is very common for pipes to bust weather it be in the home or out side under the house, Its a situation where we panic and do not know what to do. That is what we are here for give us a call and the job will be done we will clean up all the water dry out the affected areas and make sure there is no mold in the areas. We Specialize in making our customers happy and we make sure the job is done right.
When a pipe burst and you do not know what to do,First you will need to turn the main water line to the house off so the water stops flowing.
Once the main water switch is off, you’ll need to drain the pipes. To do this, run the cold water on all the faucets. Be sure to flush each toilet at least once. Shut off the hot water heater. Once the hot water system is off, go back to each faucet and run the hot water to drain that supply. When there is no more running tap water, the leak will stop.
2. Locate the broken pipe and inspect the damage
After draining all the excess water, locate the burst pipe. Inspect the damage and consider where the pipe is located before you run off to the home improvement store. Regardless of the damage or size of the break, a major water pipe will take more time and effort to replace because it holds more water and leads to additional connections, as opposed to a single pipe under the bathroom sink.
If it’s a small break, you might be able to patch it and prevent further damage while saving money. If you use a commercial tape or chemical bonding agent, however, keep an eye on that repair job, because it might burst later and you’ll back where you started.
3. Repair the burst pipe
Fixing a rupture or crack in non-main pipes is usually fairly straightforward, but it can become expensive depending on the mending material you choose. Here is an inexpensive repair for small cracks and water breaks that also gives you superior hold.
You’ll need an extra-long length of ordinary garden hose and two or three hose clamps or similar grips that produce extreme constriction. Measure the fissure or crack and cut the garden hose about ten inches longer than needed to fill the broken area.
Next, slice the garden hose so you can slip it over the crack or burst in the water pipe. Using the hose clamps or similar brackets, hold the hose portion over the busted area and compress it as tight as it will go. Test your repair by turning on the water.
If the break is larger, use a hacksaw to cut away the portion of the pipe that’s busted. Be sure to cut it about an inch larger on either side of the rupture. When replacing the missing piece of pipe, use pipe spacers and sealant, but do not tighten it too tight. When a compression nut is too tight it causes an ovaling effect that leads to further leaking. If you tightened the compression nut too much and the repair ovals, start with another compression nut. Bob Oats is a good place to go if you need a fixed pipe, we will do the clean up no problem.
Last if all else fails give us a call here at (505)892-3112 STOP Restoration we are here if you need us!!