Salam & hi,
this morning, i thought my water supply was cut by the water local authority here. i have paid this month bill so what was the matter? no water for shower! i suppose to be very angry, but Alhamdulillah, managed to control my temper. want to know why? somebody has stepped on my main pvc water pipe, and just look at the picture below, its broken!! my maid accused my son of doing it, my son denied, and accused her instead and dadadada...i dont want to know who is lying...my main concern, this need to be fixed. as what i posted in my FB, fault finding is wasteful. so, lets see how i fixed it.
the 'victim'. that is the main water inlet pipe. |
my fixing work started with the point of the red arrow |
taken out the defected parts. how artistic! i cant recall who was the previous contractor but this crooked pipe connection is unacceptably & unprofessionally done! |
i used this to replace it, a flexible pvc hose. not as flexible like a rubber hose and not so hard as the normal hollow straight pvc pipe. this is just nice for me. |
i used a pair of tightener/lock (black color) for the flexible hose pipe 3 sockets (sized half inches) and L joint socket (some call it elbow) |
check the tightener. it must consist of 4 parts, the rubber and the white thing are very important. |
apply all socket with white tape as shown in the pic |
THE WORKS
PART A - CHANGING THE WATER INLET PIPE
replace it with the new one. look at the water. you can imagine how strong my house water pressure is |
since that the new stop-cock is working, turn off the tap. now put on the socket to connect the stopcock and the L socket |
the same thing, make sure the rubber bend is inserted tightly and nicely inside the front receiver. make sure the 2nd edge for the same hose goes deep inside (maximum) and tighten them all |
this is how it should looked like |
look at the red lines...that is where the flexible pvc lies. less items used. |
turn on the stop-cock tap. WALLA! it worked. you can see the meter pressure readings. its functioning. |
ALhamdulillah, i am satisfied with the work done, and we got our water supply as soon as the pipe was fixed. everybody is happy, especially my maid ;)
Very nice work Maryam... Change of profession? Nanti if I have any problems with plumbing I know who to call
ReplyDeletethanks Teh Beng, i got many 'hobbies', plumbing is one of them...haiya, u want me to travel to BJ, S.A to do plumbing ka? i'l charge per hour basis, coz got tol somemore petrol expensive mah...hehe..
ReplyDeleteYour blog inspires me to be resourceful and practical. Please carry on.
ReplyDeletethanks C.B, good things are meant to be shared :)
ReplyDeleteHose Pipes are in different types, shapes and sizes. Hose pipes are made of different types of materials and they are made of Rubber and its Compound.
ReplyDeletethanks PF for the comment! i was told by a friend that the flexible hose i used is actually called poly pipe. terminology is one of my weaknesses ;p
ReplyDeleteThanks..
ReplyDeleteHi Maryam! You did a wonderful job here! The pvc hoses you used seem to be quite durable and secure. The way you mended the broken pipe is commendable. Keep up the good work!
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