Pieces of clay in the hot water riser - what to do

How to solve a problem?

When water circulates under pressure in the pipes, most major repairs are not possible. Therefore, it is necessary to act in other available ways in order to at least temporarily stop the flow and wait for the emergency service.

With the help of a self-tapping screw

This option is applicable only for minor holes with a diameter of not more than 3-4 mm.

To plug the hole, you need a galvanized self-tapping screw, which is additionally equipped with a press washer.

It is simply screwed into the hole and fixed. As a result, the water is blocked. After such a repair, the pipe can last up to 3 years, but it is better to change the broken fragment as soon as possible. In addition, a self-tapping screw inside the pipeline leads to clogging of the system.

Cementing

Cast iron or steel pipes are easily patched with grouting.

The sequence of actions is as follows:

With a special hard brush for metal, carefully remove the layer of rust in the fistula area. Painted metal is also removed, even if this leads to an increase in the hole.
Cut the bandage to a certain length and dip it into the cement solution.
They wrap them around a crack in several passes to form a kind of cocoon.
Coated with cement on top to fix the result .. After completion of the repair work, the pipe must be given time to dry completely

Usually a day is enough.

After completion of the repair work, the pipe must be given time to dry completely. Usually a day is enough.

clamp

A clamp is a fairly simple design, consisting of a metal ring, a rubber gasket and a tightening bolt.

Such a device is sold in stores, but in emergency situations you can quickly make it yourself. You will need a piece of plastic rubber, scissors and a metal clamp corresponding to the diameter of the pipe.

Further actions:

• clean the area of ​​damage from rust;
• put on a clamp, and slip a rubber gasket under it;
• the clutch is pressed tightly.

If the pipe is very rusty, the clamp will be almost the only way to veil the leak. This is because welding is not applicable here.

Bandage and table salt

Salt is ideal for sealing leaks in pressurized hot water pipes. Step-by-step instruction:

1. Digestive salt is distributed over the bandage, as large as possible.
2. They wrap a hole in them, preferably tighter.

After getting wet, the salt seizes into a crust, which prevents further outflow of water. The method is not particularly convenient to implement, but it will do if nothing else is at hand.

sealant

Using a sealant (also called "cold welding") to fix leaks in existing pipelines is not productive, since there is no 100% guarantee that the problem will be solved.

This is due to the fact that such compounds are designed to work with dry surfaces, and there is condensate on the pipes under pressure.

But with a small crack, you can try to seal it with a heat-resistant sealant. Outwardly, it is similar to plasticine.

They split off a small piece, carefully wrinkle it with their fingers and insert it into the hole, followed by smearing it on the sides. Large holes cannot be masked in this way, first you need to insert a wooden chop.

Glue

Here you will need fiberglass cloth and BF-2 glue.

Step by step:

• the problem area is thoroughly cleaned of rusty particles and degreased with aviation gasoline (acetone will serve as an alternative);
• wait 15 minutes for the surface to dry;
• a tape of such a width is cut from the fiberglass that it completely covers the place of leakage;
• adhesive is applied along the edges, and epoxy in the center;
• applied to the crack, pressed by hand and wound;
• fixed with copper wire.

The patch will dry for about a day if the batteries are hot. In the summer, when the room is cool, it takes about five days.

Wire or harness

A method somewhat reminiscent of the one with a clamp. Only instead of it they take a medical tourniquet and any metal wire. The damaged pipe fragment is tightly wrapped with rubber and tightened with a wire.

wooden chopstick

It is necessary to quickly cut a wedge-shaped peg of a suitable diameter from any piece of wood. Then they drive it into the hole with a hammer.

Prevention of blockages in water pipes

When studying the question of how to clean water pipes at home, one cannot fail to mention preventive measures against pipe deposits. The use of a primary filter is the most common and effective of these. In common use, it is known as a coarse filter.

Outwardly, this device looks like a regular mesh designed to hold large debris. The plumbing system can be equipped with several devices of this type. Apartments in modern high-rise buildings usually have similar filters in front of all meters, for which special cork flanges are used.

The cylindrical mesh is removed after unscrewing the cork on such a flange: sometimes it is so clogged with debris that it is cleaned with a nail or screwdriver. Stainless steel is used to make the mesh: corrosion is not terrible for it, however, the accumulation of rust on it can be so dense that it leads to clogging of all holes. A good cleaning method is concentrated acid: it is able to remove all deposits from the grid in a short time without causing any damage to it.

How to avoid clogging

In the first place among the necessary means and methods of dealing with blockages is the use of a coarse filter.It looks like a mesh barrier for large pieces of rust. It is recommended to install multiple barriers in the system.

Plumbers recommend installing a flask with a filter in front of the water meter. The mesh is clogged to such an extent that it will be possible to clean it only with a carnation or a screwdriver. The filter mesh is made of stainless steel and is not characterized by corrosive phenomena. But rust from pipes can tightly settle on the filter walls and completely block the passage of water.

Low water pressure - causes and solutions

If you notice that badly hot or cold water runs out of the tap, then it's time to find the cause and eliminate it, if possible, with your own hands. As a rule, blockages occur in the narrowest place, for example, in a filter, but in our case, let's go in order - let's start with a coarse filter, which should be after the input (hot or cold water).

The coarse filter is the most common cause of clogged water pipes.

It looks like this:

This filter prevents clogging and limits the entry of sludge and large debris such as rust in the water.

Inside this filter there is a “basket” made of steel mesh, in which large rust particles are collected, as a rule, it is enough to clean the filter. To do this, you need to relieve the pressure, i.e., turn off the water and then unscrew the head - the bottom nut is in the photo. Remove the mesh and rinse the filter, then assemble in the reverse order and it will continue to serve you faithfully.
But, it may be necessary to change it, for example, because the mesh is torn or worn out, or if it is not possible to unscrew the filter head. In this case, it is easier to replace the entire filter, in this case it is better to call a plumber - the work is certainly not difficult, but it requires experience, you cannot tell all the nuances within the framework of the article. It’s not expensive, but you will sleep peacefully, it won’t break and won’t break through ...

Aerator mesh - the second most common cause of poor water pressure

Such a mesh is installed at the end of the mixer spout and is designed for more uniform mixing of hot and cold water and “foaming” of the jet. It is easy to check for such a malfunction, just unscrew the mixer spout and turn on the water, if the pressure has increased significantly, it's time to replace the aerator mesh. How to replace the aerator mesh of your faucet - watch the video:

You can do this simple operation on your own.

Faucet failure

A fairly common reason is that the switch stem has broken, it is easy to determine the malfunction, let's say the water in the bathroom does not run, but everything is fine in the kitchen, which means that the faucet in the bathroom is faulty. Often the cause is a crane box or a switch. Now almost all mixer components are interchangeable and it is easy to buy a broken part. We relieve pressure (shut off hot and cold water), disassemble the mixer, find a breakdown. After that, you need to go to the nearest hardware store with a broken spare part or take a picture of it and show it to the seller. Read more about faucet repairs here.

Clogged water pipes

This is perhaps the most unpleasant reason that will require the participation of an experienced plumber and the replacement of the plumbing.

Over time, depending on the quality of the water, a layer of rust and calcium forms on the walls of the water pipes, the worse the water, the faster this happens and the pressure in the water supply can drop significantly. What it looks like:
Of course, PVC pipes are less prone to this effect, but if the water is hard and they clog over time. If there is a suspicion of a blockage, you need to call a plumber, with his help you will accurately determine the cause and be able to fix the problem.

Does the material matter?

The pipe material has a significant influence on the occurrence of condensate.

The main indicator is thermal conductivity - the higher it is, the more moisture will settle on the surface.

Metal pipes, both steel and brass, get wet the most.

They are rapidly cooled by the passage of a cold stream and begin to attract water vapor from the air.

Plastic pipes are less susceptible to this phenomenon, since the thermal conductivity of polymers is much lower than that of metal.

On a note! The walls of plastic pipes have thermal insulation properties that reduce the possibility of moisture settling. However, if the room is very hot and humid, plastic surfaces will also get wet.

The need to install check valves

If no liquid comes out of it, then the plumbing fixture is working. If it appears, the device is faulty and needs to be replaced.

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Most often, consumers use a single-lever mixer. Refers to the cartridge type. The main working part has 3 openings for supplying cold, hot water and draining mixed water.Mixing of water is carried out by overlapping the holes for cold and hot water by the required amount with the mutual movement of two ceramic plates, adjustable by a handle.

What should I do if hot water comes out instead of cold? What is the right thing to do and what measures should be taken in the first place to prevent the risk of such cases in the future, save yourself from unnecessary cash costs and unnecessary trouble?

Methods for decorating the oven

After the plaster layer has dried, you can proceed to decorate the product. Suitable for this:

• painting or whitewashing;
• tiling;
• applying decorative plaster.

Let's analyze each of the options in more detail.

Painting

Of the purchased paints, only water-based formulations are suitable. Oils darken quickly and are not resistant to heat. Before you start painting, the surface is carefully primed.

The old masters diluted one part of the chalk with two parts of milk, adding 100 g of kitchen salt to 10 liters of whitewash. The paint is applied in two layers. The composition will not begin to burst and is not smeared.

If the owners want to get a finish with a blue tint, then a little blue is added to the whitewash. To obtain the desired shade of paint, it is allowed to tint it.

The work is done with brushes of different sizes.

A good addition would be the application of beautiful textured patterns, flowers, ornaments.

Tile laying

It is used for facing of fireplaces, furnaces.

To fasten the elements, you will need a tile adhesive with heat-resistant properties. The usual adhesive composition will not withstand such heat, and the tile will simply fall off.

Tiles will hide uneven corners. It is enough to glue the finished corner pieces.

Pasting is carried out with strict observance of the level horizontally and vertically. The spacing between tiles is uniform.

The color, texture of the details is selected based on the style of the building.

Decorative plaster

The main requirement for decorative plaster is heat resistance.

Permissible composition basis:

• mineral (with the content of lime, clay);
• acrylic;
• silicone;
• silicate;
• heat-resistant.

It is applied with special spatulas. After drying, it is supplemented with painting, varnishing.

Does the material matter?

The pipe material has a significant influence on the occurrence of condensate.

The main indicator is thermal conductivity - the higher it is, the more moisture will settle on the surface.

Metal pipes, both steel and brass, get wet the most.

They are rapidly cooled by the passage of a cold stream and begin to attract water vapor from the air.

Plastic pipes are less susceptible to this phenomenon, since the thermal conductivity of polymers is much lower than that of metal.

On a note! The walls of plastic pipes have thermal insulation properties that reduce the possibility of moisture settling. However, if the room is very hot and humid, plastic surfaces will also get wet.

Sewer blockage remedy

If simple methods are powerless, you will have to use special chemical compounds, they are of 3 types:

• liquid;
• gel-like;
• Powder.

Any tool differs from others, except for the consistency, the impact on blockages, pipe material, and human health.

There are many different detergents and cleaning compounds on the market, among them there are both good products and low-effective drugs. Below is a list of products designed to clean sewer pipes.

Powder products
1	Chirton "Clean gutters"	Inexpensive but good quality
2	BAGI Pothan	Fast acting drug
3	ORO-fix	Removes odors well
Liquid products
4	Mole	Inexpensive but effective
5	YPLON Drain Cleaner	Reliable drug
6	Mister Dez	Low cost
Gel formulations
7	Sanfor (0.75 l)	Quickly clears blockages (about 5 minutes)
8	TIRET (1 l)	Effective drug
9	Deboucher Active (1 l)	Effective drug

How to fix a leak in a polypropylene pipe

The indisputable advantage of polymer pipes is simple installation. Therefore, repairs can be performed even by a beginner with minimal skills and a set of tools. Moreover, a professional master will cope with the malfunction.

Plumbing work

Repair work begins with the identification of the defective area. Typically, an emergency occurs in the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe joints. Connections in systems under pressure and non-pressure networks are the most vulnerable places.

The first step is to turn off the water supply in the entire system or in a separate section of the pipe. Then the best way to eliminate the leak is selected. The malfunction must be eliminated in the minimum time period, eliminating the crack or hole qualitatively.

The next step is usually the dismantling of the problem area. It may also be necessary to disassemble the threaded connection for re-assembly of better quality. In some cases, you have to unscrew the Americans to replace the o-rings.

The connection in pressure PP systems is created by soldering. Docking is carried out using a special apparatus for welding. It is called a soldering iron or iron. Work is carried out with dry parts to avoid further depressurization.

About ways to fix leaks

With how and why a leak can form in the heating pipe, we figured it out. But after all, the most important question remains unaddressed: how to close up a leak in a heating pipe? There are several ways and options for sealing heating pipes in places where a leak has appeared.

Consider how you can close the leak:

1. On a flat section of the pipe, you can use the old and proven method: wrap the leak with a piece of soft rubber and tighten it tightly with wire or clamps. The main thing is that the width of the wound rubber should be several centimeters larger than the size of the damaged section of the battery.

Special pipe clamp

1. Buy a factory bandage, which already has both a sealing gum and clamps for clamping, do the procedure for sealing the leak in the same way.
2. If a leak occurs at the junction of the heating pipe (using fittings or a threaded connection), then the task of sealing is somewhat more difficult, since there may be a different diameter of the heating pipe.

Alternatively, in the factory bandage for clamping, you can replace the sealing gum with a regular oblong piece of rubber. It must be wound around the pipe and fitting so as to compensate for the difference in size, then the rubber is pressed in with a clamp.
And although the clamp becomes slightly skewed, it still reliably compresses the problematic area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe pipe, thereby eliminating the leak.

An example of installing a clamp on pipes of different diameters

1. If a leak has formed at the junction of sections, is small, then the following method can be called a temporary solution to the problem: it is necessary to bandage the damaged area with a cloth that is well saturated with any moisture and heat-resistant adhesive (for example, epoxy glue).
   As soon as the fabric with glue hardens, the leak will be reliably eliminated.
2. You can also use a special sealant for heating pipes, "cold welding" and other methods of sealing pipes that contain hot water under pressure.

Cold welding

Remember: all the proposed methods are temporary in order to eliminate the problem, so that in the future your heating system will work with maximum efficiency, you need to replace the damaged pipe sections or overhaul them after the end of the heating season.

Features of repairing furnaces using fireclay clay

Often during construction brick oven repair chamotte clay is used. After heat treatment, this breed receives additional properties. Kaolin clay is used to make fireclay. In the process of heat treatment (+1500 degrees), it turned into a stone. The resulting stone powder is added to the composition of the solution during the repair or construction of the furnace.

Chamotte clay differs from similar materials in the following advantages:

• resistance to high temperatures,
• vapor permeability,
• high adhesive properties.

In addition, fireclay clay is safe for human health and will ensure a long service life of the hearth. Unfortunately, there were some negatives as well.

Fireclay does not occur in nature, and kaolin clay, which underlies it, is a rather rare material.It is not surprising that the main disadvantage of such material is the price. The second caveat - fireclay does not tolerate a humid atmosphere. Therefore, in order to qualitatively cover the furnace, it is necessary to use other materials (cement, quarry sand).

The finishing mixture of fireclay for repairing the hearth is created in the following proportions: 7 parts of sand, 1 cement and 2 clay. The amount of water is selected individually. The proportions may vary slightly, but this combination is considered the best.

Previously, refractory clay was soaked in water for three days before work - this gave it plasticity. Products of modern manufacturers do not require such a long preparation. The solution can be kneaded immediately after the last component is poured into the container. Rough kneading is done with the help of improvised tools (shovel, chopper, etc.). But it is better to complete the mixing of the mixture manually. The solution in this case will turn out to be of better quality - after all, with your hands you will feel even the smallest lumps.

How to cover cracks?

You can cover the stove with a purchased mixture or a solution prepared by yourself. More about the features of the options.

Sand-clay mixture

Clay and sand putty is the most affordable and inexpensive option. Mixture preparation scheme:

• it is necessary to take clay and fill it with water in a ratio of 1: 3; after that, you need to leave the mass for at least a day;
• clay should be thoroughly mixed, adding liquid from time to time; after kneading - filtering with a fine-mesh sieve and again tincture (several hours);
• after another infusion, you need to drain the water and make sure that the mass has a creamy consistency;
• it is required to mix clay with sand - first in equal proportions.

Readiness is determined with the help of an object with which the solution is stirred. If too much clay sticks to it, add some sand. As a result, the ratio of the components can be from 1:1 to 1:2.5. The composition can be considered ready when a small amount of a viscous component remains on the stick.

This recipe is approximate as clays can vary greatly. It is best to rely not on a stick with adhered clay, but on the result of experiments. Experienced craftsmen make grout with a different composition. After that, several heterogeneous cakes are dried in a place free from sun and wind. Those pieces that are not cracked are dropped from a meter height. "Surviving" cakes demonstrate the optimal ratio of components.

Prevention

Preventive actions are possible only in your apartment or house. However, most often this is enough to ensure a normal water supply regime.

Effective preventive measures include the following:

• Timely replacement of gaskets, seals. Usually they are changed as they wear out, but it is better to do this every 2-3 years.
• Compliance with the rules for using a bidet, turning off the mixer.
• When replacing flexible hoses, immediately check the correct connection and eliminate errors.
• Provide check valves for hot and cold flows.

The requirements are simple and not burdensome, but quite effective.

How to cover up cracks and plaster the stove?

Figure 4. Plaster on top of the reinforcing mesh In order not to crack the stove, you need to competently approach its construction and operation.But if gaps still appear, they must be eliminated as quickly as possible. Regardless of the type of mixture, the structure should be prepared before restoration. The surface is cleaned of dirt and debris, and the cracks are deepened and expanded. If there are bumps and influxes on the base, they are knocked down.

Before coating, the hearth must be heated. Due to the high temperature, the furnace materials will increase in volume. This will avoid repeated cracking immediately after the post-restoration heating.

If there are few "seams", they are sealed locally before plastering. Otherwise, a complete coating is used - the entire surface is covered with a liquid heat-resistant putty.

Scheme of work

Figure 5. Local putty of cracks In general, the procedure is as follows:

• clean the base and perform other additional work;
• thinly cover the surface with a liquid mixture and allow the putty to dry;
• reinforce the base (or cracks, if the repair is local); for this, a metal mesh with small meshes is used; fasten the reinforcement with nails or dowels; as an alternative to mesh, you can use burlap soaked in putty; it is preferable to close cracks pointwise;
• after the starting layer dries, the hearth is plastered; the oven is coated in two layers - the thickness of each layer is not more than 5 mm.

The next steps are at the discretion of the stove owner. The structure is covered with whitewash or otherwise decorated.

The main causes of breakdowns

First of all, it should be noted that bathroom faucets are slightly different from the kitchen faucets we are used to. They combine not only shut-off units for hot and cold water, but also a water flow separator (shower / bathroom).If your faucet suddenly malfunctions, repairs will cost much less than buying a new faucet.

Self-locking batteries. Batteries - batteries - are characterized in that they are controlled by manual pressure on the flow control device and close after a certain opening time. This type of battery also saves water and reduces the risk of contracting diseases caused by dirty hands.

Due to the pressure at which batteries can operate, batteries are released. The battery specifications determine the performance of each type, the level of demand, and the test methods. These standards focus on product properties. Batteries must meet the following requirements.

Do not immediately grab the adjustable wrench and completely disassemble the crane. First you need to remember who installed the faucet, and what type (old or new) is installed in your bathroom. The difference between these types is huge, because the new type of taps have ceramic cartridges, working with which is significantly different from repairing the old type. The most common types of damage are:

Each battery must have a certain acoustic group, that is, the amount of noise that it generates during the outflow of water in the faucet. Removed batteries must comply with the requirements specified in the standards. Verifying that the batteries meet the battery requirements, a test is performed.

Studies related to the specific properties of the remaining batteries are verified in accordance with the requirements and procedures contained in the standards. The photo shows a rack for testing mechanical batteries.For commissioning, you need to provide three batteries in order to check the characteristics of the battery against the relevant standard and determine the consumption class and acoustic group. The battery complies with the requirements of the standard and can be used in construction if the results of all tests in accordance with this standard are positive.

• the valves rotate very poorly, and you have to make a lot of effort to open the tap;
• in the closed position, the tap leaks, constantly flows from it, or water drips;
• in the open position, the mixer hums very strongly;
• a very weak pressure can also be considered a breakdown if the pressure is normal in other taps in the house;
• when using the shower, water flows through the tap, or vice versa;

Fortunately, all of the above malfunctions can be repaired with your own hands. It is quite simple, the main thing is to understand the taps of the new and old type.

Unloading valves and mixing batteries. General technical requirements. Thermostatic batteries. Self-closing device. Sanitary fittings are opened and closed electronically. Shower hoses for sanitary fittings for electrical systems 1 and 2.

The flow of the stream that falls down the cascade after the mini-threshold gets extra power, allowing you to make better use of every drop of water. There is a surprisingly original cascading battery in which the open top of the gutter allows you to watch the flowing water. Most modern bathroom batteries are single-lever models with ceramic heads.Manufacturers are equipped with components and features that limit water consumption - perlators, flow restrictors and water temperature.

Do you need to clean up?

The process of moisture settling in itself is not critical, but for walls and other objects surrounding pipes, it is undesirable. Moisture absorption contributes to the destruction of building materials, causes the appearance of fungus, mold, insects.

If condensation occurs on polymer surfaces in well-ventilated rooms, this phenomenon is not to be feared too much.

It is enough to get rid of the causes of steam settling, and no harmful consequences will arise.

It is more difficult when steel parts, structural elements of the house, reinforcement of load-bearing walls get wet.

In these cases, it is necessary to immediately take the most effective measures, up to temporary shutdown of water and identification of the source of danger.