Some Information about Plumbing and Plumbing tools
A plunger (British English: plumber's helper)is a common device used to release stoppages in plumbing. It consists of a rubber cup with an attached stick, usually made of wood. The cup is pushed down against the drain, and either pressed hard into the drain to force air in, or is pushed down until the rubber cup is flattened, then pulled out, causing a vacuum. The intent is to loosen or break up a clog, excessive material, or other blockage in a sink, toilet, bathtub, shower, etc. When a plunger is ineffective, it is often supplemented by chemical drain opener, the use of a plumber's snake, or, if necessary, a plumber will be called at significant expense.
Some Plumbing DOs and DON'Ts
DON'T - Forget at least twice a year to put a garden hose on the
boiler drain at the bottom of your hot water tank and run until
the water clears up. Spray this valve with a little oil also.
I use WD-40.
DON'T - Forget to check your flu pipe from your hot water tank
to the chimney for leakage of fumes.
DON'T - Leave your water valves rust shut. Put some oil on the
stem and open and close them a few times. If it leaks at the
stem use a crescent wrench and tighten bonnet nut at the handle.
Spray a little oil on the whole valve. Keeps from rusting.
