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Step 1: Remove the drain cap or strainer to better assess the clog situation. Some may require a screwdriver to remove; others can be popped or pried off. Some may require a screwdriver to remove ...
Watch the video to learn how to remove hard water stains and build-up from faucets and shower heads. What is hard water? Hard water refers to water that contains a high amount of minerals.
Clean-outs are fittings with removable elements, allowing access to drains without removing plumbing fixtures. They are used to allow an auger (or plumber's snake) to clean out a plugged drain. Since clean-out augers are limited in length, clean-outs should be placed in accessible locations at regular intervals throughout a drainage system ...
Backflow prevention device. The simplest, most reliable way to provide backflow prevention is to provide an air gap.An air gap is simply an open vertical space between any device that connects to a plumbing system (like a valve or faucet) and any place where contaminated water can collect or pool.
For the common plunger, the cup is pushed down against the drain opening, either pressing hard into the drain to force air in or pushing down until the rubber cup is flattened. The cup is then pulled out, creating a vacuum to pull blockage material upward and dislodge waste or other material.
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A drain cover is a cover with holes (e.g. a manhole) or a grating used to cover a drain, to prevent unwanted entry of foreign objects, or injury to people or animals. It allows drainage of liquids but prevents entry from large solid objects, and thus acts as a coarse filter. A sink drain cover is a drain cover used to cover the sink drain.
Plastic rings will (hopefully) soon be eliminated. This hack might soon be an unnecessary relic of the past. Fortunately, many brands are making efforts to reduce or eliminate single-use items ...