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| 10 Reasons Against DIY Plumbing |
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Don Giladi |
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It is always tempting to install that new sink or fix that leak yourself. It is easy. It will save money. It won't take long. You might think you are right on all counts. You are wrong.
So why should you not attempt to fix a plumbing problem? Here are some very good reasons:
1. Flooding is the worst thing that can happen to your property. Water does enormous damage to everything from flooring to light fixtures.
2. Water and electricity make a very bad combination. In fact, they make a lethal combination. Water is a conductor. If you are touching water that is touching electricity, you become the path for the electricity. If you are not aware of what you are doing, you can kill yourself. Even worse, you may kill someone else.
3. Water under pressure becomes a geyser. A geyser can blow the roof off a house. Incorrectly installed plumbing can literally blow your roof off. You need only look at Old Faithful to understand the power of water under pressure.
4. Plumbing can require dealing with toxic waste material. Installing plumbing incorrectly, such as connecting the outlet to the inlet can cause toxic waste materials and even gasses to get into your drinking water. This is not only extremely unpleasant, it is dangerous. It will not only make you sick, it will make your family sick and in some circumstances, if you share pipe work with others such as in an apartment complex, you run the risk of making your neighbors sick too. The least of your problems will be the lawsuits involved!
5. Thawing out frozen pipes incorrectly, such as by using a naked flame, can be dangerous. It can lead to a split pipe. Also, when you thaw a pipe, you unblock the pressure that has been building up in the pipe. Refer to number three on this list for the potential problems caused by the build-up of pressure in your pipe work.
6. Using the wrong products comes with its share of pitfalls and risks. Installing your own plastic piping instead of having a professional install high quality copper pipes may seem like a good idea but there are a variety of considerations when it comes to cutting costs. Some plastics are permeable and will allow contaminants to leak through the pipe work.
7. The wrong materials may work in the short term but can create more problems in the future. Cheap products available on the market may look like a cost-effective solution but professional plumbers understand the long-term cost-effectiveness of quality products and know the lifespan of the materials they use.
8. Joints must be able to withstand rapid temperature and pressure changes. Badly soldered joints may hold in the short-term but they must be strong enough to cope with sudden changes in weather.
9. Some cheap materials give off toxic fumes or smoke in a fire. Even in a small fire, toxic fumes can be deadly.
10. Incompetent plumbing can affect the resale value of your home.
The first nine of the above reasons can all lead to number 10. Imagine the difficulties of trying to sell your home with dangerous plumbing! All of the above are potential issues that professional plumbers are trained for and experienced in dealing with. More importantly, they can be summed up by two main problems with DIY plumbing:
1. People who think they know how to fix it when they really don't know how to fix it.
2. People who know they don't know how to fix it and try anyway.
While changing a washer, fixing that leaky tap, or clearing a blocked sink may be jobs that a homeowner can tackle with confidence, it is important to consider the potential future problems of attempting a job that may seem quite straightforward. Professional plumbers invest a considerable amount of time and money to ensure they are properly qualified to deal with any type of plumbing problem. They keep up-to-date with new products, procedures, and safety regulations. They have the right tools for the job. When in doubt, call in an expert.
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Overland Plumbing has been a leader in quality los angeles plumbing for over 20 years -- we do the job right the first time, with the right tools, the most advanced equipment, and the most responsive customer service in the industry. |
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