Homeowners ought to give their plumbing a lot of thought.
Many people do not even know exactly where their water comes from, or what type of sewage system they are using.
Some homeowners only realize that they have plumbing system when things go awry.
Home plumbing systems are a complex array of structures that only work smoothly when maintained properly.
It is not advisable for homeowners to go about their daily routines clueless about what is going on underneath the floorboards and behind the walls.
If plumbers could give homeowners advice, what follows are some of the most important guidelines that they would impart so that pipes do not leak and drains do not clog.
Where does the water in your faucet come from? Oftentimes, when there is a leak, the pipes are buried so deep underground that you only get an inkling of the problem when there is flooding in the basement, or when you discover that the floorboards are starting to rot.
Hidden leaks can be very troublesome.
Knowing a few things about plumbing that is installed in your home could help you avoid such a problem.
You need to ask an authority figure-the local plumber for example, questions about the origins of the water that comes out of the faucet.
Is the water well water or city water? If it is the latter, where exactly are the pipes that supply the house and the rest of the property? You also need to know whether the pipes that contain the water that you use are PEX, PVC, or perhaps made from copper.
All that information will come in handy when you do a cursory inspection for leaks.
If you make a routine inspection every now and then, you can spot water drops, rusty pipes, and buckling and solve the problem early on before it becomes a huge and costly plumbing issue.
Plumbers can take care of these small breaks and you can avoid an emergency that could disrupt the daily routine.
Another important information that you need to know is the current water pressure, which is available from the local water company.
If you want to determine whether the pressure is within the ideal range of 80 PSI or lower, then you need to purchase a pressure gauge, which you can also use for monitoring to ensure that the levels are maintained at a consistent rate.
What is the nature of your drainage and waste disposal system? You also need to be aware of the kind of waste disposal system that you have at home.
Is it a septic or sewer system? If you have a septic system, then all the wastes are stored and treated within the property.
Learn of the location of the septic tank and make sure that it is checked and monitored every three years in order to avoid sudden flooding with waste water.
If you have a sewer system, it is important that you know where the drainpipes meet the main sewer line.
Making the effort to learn about these things could save you a lot of trouble in the end.
Knowing the essentials about your home's plumbing system gives you the ability to see potential problems early on so that you can alert professional plumbers immediately.
In this way, you avoid costly repairs and sudden breakdowns that could lead to damage to other areas of the property.