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What could be causing the water spotting on my ceiling/walls?
I have had several drain overflows in the last year; what is the problem?
What is the epoxy pipe-lining process that both United's and Third's Boards of Directors approved in 2006 and why is it necessary?
What can be done to stop water flowing into a sink or tub when turning the faucet knobs will not shut off water flow?
What should be done if there is an under sink leak?
What causes a toilet to run periodically?
What can be done to address a backup in a plumbing fixture?
What could be causing the water spotting on my ceiling/walls?
I have had several drain overflows in the last year; what is the problem?
What is the epoxy pipe-lining process that both United's and Third's Boards of Directors approved in 2006 and why is it necessary?
What can be done to stop water flowing into a sink or tub when turning the faucet knobs will not shut off water flow?
What should be done if there is an under sink leak?
What causes a toilet to run periodically?
What can be done to address a backup in a plumbing fixture?
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What can be done to address a backup in a plumbing fixture?
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What can be done to address a backup in a plumbing fixture? Most toilet backups are caused by items that have been discarded into the fixture. Items such as adult disposal undergarments, handi-wipes, thick absorbent toilet tissue, paper towels, facial tissues, etc. can lead to a stoppage. Especially with low-flow toilets, caution should be exercised on disposal habits. With toilet backup, try unstopping the toilet with a plunger. Center the rubber portion of the plunger over toilet drain and push. Several plunges may be required to clear the drain. Use towels to soak up any overflow, since any overflow may damage the manor below. A toilet overflow may result from a mainline blockage. Backup in a shower or tub may be an indicator or a mainline blockage. To report a mainline blockage, please contact Property Services during work hours at 597-4600 and Security Dispatch after-hours at 580-1400. You can use a plunger to unstop a sink. If you have double sinks you will need to put the stopper in one side while you plunge. Do not rinse fats or cooking oils down the drain. Liquid fats solidify in the cold drains pipes and create clogs. When a tub is stopped up, it is usually caused by hair stuck in the top of the drain. If this happens, you can pull the hair out with a pair of needle-nose pliers. Use a strainer in bathroom drains. This will prevent hair and soap pieces from clogging drains. Do not use caustic liquid drain openers on a drain that is completely clogged; it can severely damage pipes. |
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Composed: 12/26/2006 | Modified: 12/26/2006 |
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