Saturday, March 9, 2013

Searching For Leaks In The Home

By Drew Shaw


Families sometimes don't know how much money they really have. Those that get the most out of their money are those who can control their money very well. A plan for spending the money is termed a budget. The members of the family share in clothing, medical care, shelter, recreation, food and education. Yet, problems occur when the budget isn't followed. This may be due to high water bills as a consequence of leaks which is the result of bad pipe management or high electricity because of inappropriate usage of electronic materials.

It is the responsibility of the family to plan and to prevent over spending and one way to do this is to check the pipes if it is working correctly. There must be no leaks that could add to the water bill that the family is receiving. To properly see this, here are some tips about maintaining and repairing pipes.

If you suspect a leak in the supply line, first inspect the water meter. If the needle or dial is moving and no one in the house is using a faucet or appliance then there is a leak somewhere. To find it, search for stains on ceilings and walls and listen vigilantly along supply pipes. As a temporary fix, turn off the water supply at the main shutoff valve, jam a pencil point into the hole and break it off.

Dry the surface of the pipe and wrap two to three layers of plastic electrical tape round the pipe for three inches on each side of the leak, overlapping each turn by half. Do this to secure the plug. A lasting solution for this sort of problem is the replacement of the pipe's broken section.

By doing this process, you can save a lot of money because there will be no more surprising high bills. Leaks can really cause a lot when it is not prevents so always inspect your pipes if you expect something. This will allow you to save more money that you could use for leisure like traveling in a luxury yacht or in a first class plane.




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