What you need to stop leakage
In order to start work on stopping water leakage in living quarters, you need to prepare a number of tools and materials:
- Wrench.
- A large number of rags.
- Bucket, basin, large bowl.
- Clamp.
- A piece of rubber.
- Wire
How to stop leaking water: the
action plan The work to stop water leakage can consist of several step-by-step actions:
- Call emergency service.
- Start of work to eliminate leaks.
- Elimination of leak between radiator sections.
- Reduces water pressure.
Step-by-step instruction on how to stop leakage.
Step 1: we call by phone number of special services
With such a phenomenon as stopping the leak of water, it's best not to try to deal with your own hands. After all, this phenomenon can lead to damage to the repair and furniture of not only your apartment, but also your neighbors from the bottom. Therefore, during the flow of pipes, it is necessary to call an emergency brigade. If the emergency service phone is outside of instant access, then you need to use the directory or find out the emergency service phone of your local water utility in your neighborhood.
Step 2: We prepare ourselves to stick the leak( service phones do not respond or delay)
After the emergency service was called in, it is necessary to start preliminary work to minimize the negative consequences of the leak. The emergency team will not arrive immediately and you will have time to exert maximum efforts in order to reduce the impact of negative consequences. First of all, it is necessary to place a large vessel under the place of flow. This vessel can be a basin, a large bowl or a bucket. Then you need to try to stop the leak with improvised means. If a leak is formed on a straight pipe or in a joint, the flow can be stopped with a ready-made clamp. If such a device is not at hand, then you can build a temporary clamp of a piece of rubber and wire. To do this, attach a piece of rubber to the pipe and wind it with a wire. This device will significantly reduce leakage or stop it completely.
Step 3: How to stop water between the sections of the radiator
If the fistula, through which a leakage of water occurs, is formed between the radiator sections, then it can be eliminated with a gauze plug. It can be made by impregnating a piece of cheesecloth or bandage with epoxy glue, and then tightly fastened to the point of flow. If the leak is detected on the radiator itself, it can be removed by cold welding. It is necessary to knead the welding well and cover its crack, through which the leaking occurs.
Step 4: we try to reduce the head of flowing water
If the leakage can not be eliminated or reduced with the help of improvised means, then it is necessary to try to reduce the flow head. This action can be accomplished by applying a dense tissue to the site of the breakthrough. Also this can be done with the help of an improvised cap, which can be made of scotch, rags and table salt. To begin with, you need to cut out a suitable piece of rag, then sprinkle its salt, then use adhesive tape to attach the plug to the place of flow.
Thus, the article described and characterized the process of eliminating the leakage of the pipeline system in the living quarters with their own hands.
