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Slow Sink Drains

Sink drains are generally slow due to  build up at the pop-up drain. To clear a slow drain fill the sink with about 1″ of water. Use a paper towel to plug off the overflow opening near the sink rim. Place a plunger over the drain and in a force full motion press up and down on the plunger handle. Repeat the process a couple of times until the drain is clear.

Slow Tub drains

Remove the strainer at the outlet of the tub and check for build up of hair.  If a plunger is required first remove the trip lever screws then take out the trip lever. Take a paper towel and plug off the opening. Fill the tub with about 1″ of water, with the plunger in one hand covering the drain and the other hand applying pressure to the overflow opening. Move the plunger up and down in a force full motion to clear the stoppage. Repeat these steps several times until the drain runs clear.

Submitted by:

JimPhaneuf

July 15,2010

Pinhole leaks on copper water lines appear in all areas served by AA County Public water. JP Plumbing has been making repairs in Severna Park, Arnold, Annapolis, Gambrills and Crofton for several years. The spot appears as a green stain about ¼ “ in diameter on the first 20’ of copper hot water pipe after the water heater. JP Plumbing has not had any green dots pinhole leaks on customers copper pipes with water supplied by Annapolis City. Our plumbers have been replacing small sections with Type L copper, and in cases, where large sections appear, the plumber might recommend installing cpvc plastic. I recommend that the homeowner look for any stains after the water heater. If the stains are present call us at JP Plumbing 410-757-8157 to schedule a service call or visit the web site @ jpplumbinginc.net
Submitted by Jim Phaneuf
July 02, 2010