Master Plumber St. Louis - Dale Orr » Plumbing How To’s http://masterplumberstl.com Licensed and bonded plumbing for commercial and residential customers. Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:04:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Plumbing How-To http://masterplumberstl.com/plumbing-how-to/ http://masterplumberstl.com/plumbing-how-to/#comments Tue, 20 Apr 2010 04:03:39 +0000 admin http://masterplumberstl.com/?p=1 Below I have included some links to a few good plumbing tips for the Do-It-Yourselfer. However if you find your DIY plumbing job too big, or just don’t have the time to DIY, contact me, and I will make it right!

  • Are drain cleaners effective? - After you try to wipe away debris by hand, pour water down the drain and use a plunger, it’s time to turn to a chemical drain cleaner. Learn more about effective ways to clean drains from this article.
  • Do you need to hire a plumber to unclog your drain? - Do you need to hire a plumber to unclog your drain? Learn how you can unblock drains yourself in this article.
  • How dangerous is sewage? - How dangerous is sewage? Sewage that is left untreated can have a deadly impact on the environment. Learn how dangerous sewage is in this article.
  • How do urban waste water systems work? - How do urban waste water systems work? Learn how urban waste water treatment facilities work in this article.
  • How do you replace a seal under a toilet? - A friend told me that the bad smell coming from my toilet indicates that the seal under the toilet is broken and needs to be replaced. He also said that I could probably do the job myself. I'd like to try. So how do you replace the seal underneath the toilet?
  • How do you use a pipe wrench? - How do you use a pipe wrench? Visit HowStuffWorks.com to learn how to use a pipe wrench.
  • How Drain Cleaners Work - You've probably experienced a clogged drain before and reached for the drain cleaner. But how do drain cleaners work?
  • How often are septic tanks emptied, and where do the contents go? - A septic tank requires a good cleaning to flush out sludge and scum, which don't drain like effluent. Learn how a septic tank works and what's in septage.
  • How Sewer and Septic Systems Work - Each time you flush the toilet or wash something down the sink's drain, you create sewage (also known in polite society as wastewater). Find out where it goes and how it's treated before it flows into a river near you!
  • How Sump Pumps Work - Sump pumps help keep your basement or crawlspace dry. Learn how to find out whether you need a sump pump and how to choose and maintain one.
  • How to Caulk Bathroom Fixtures - Caulking bathroom fixtures is easier than it looks. Learn how to caulk bathroom fixtures and protect bathroom walls and floors.
  • How to Do Drain Repairs - Drain repairs most often consist of clearing clogs. Find out how to do basic drain repairs, including replacing a drain trap.
  • How to Do Faucet Repairs - Faucet repairs can range from stopping a leak to replacing the unit altogether. Find out how to do faucet repairs.
  • How to Fix a Leaky Bathtub Faucet - Learn about how to fix a leaky bathtub faucet in this article. Visit HowStuffworks.com to learn more about how to fix a leaky bathtub faucet.
  • How To Fix a Shower Head - Learn how to fix a shower head in this article, whether your problem lies in the shower head itself or in the swivel portion. You'll find tips here.

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