Your swimming pool is more than meets the eye as any swimming pool service contractor in Laveen, Arizona will explain. Hidden behind the walls of your swimming pool there is an intricate set of piping system. Addressing a plumbing issue with your swimming pool is sometimes more involved than a plumbing issue in your bathroom, for example. There are some “secrets” that pool contractors can pass along to help you address them prior to calling in a professional if you like to be a do-it-yourselfer.
If your pool is in need of new plumbing traps or drains, Express Pool Care swimming pool service providers caution that “hand tightening” is the best option. Whether you’re installing a new drain or repairing sink trap you need to ensure that everything that has been put together is first and foremost tight enough to not cause leaks but not so tight that it could cause problems.
Plumbing for swimming pools is designed for hand tightening unless the components are made in a way as to simply fit snugly into one another. What does this mean? That you don’t need to use all your strength, but to simply put the plumbing drain trap and other parts required for the drain assembly together without the use of pneumatic tools.
Once the plumbing has been repaired and re-installed, whether in your swimming pool or for your hot tub or spa, you will want to test to make certain there are no leaks before sealing the plumbing back inside the wall. Test it by running water through it and looking for any leaks. If there are any you will want to first try to tighten the parts a little more snugly. Leave the water running while you do this until you see that it stops. This secret can help you do away with a lot of frustration and having to tear apart the wall again.
Plumbing involves not only fitting shower heads or taps but other sections that run to and from your pool. For most home owners, the right kind of tools are another secret to easy plumbing. One such tool you’ll need is a pipe wrench. These wrenches can be adjusted to fit whichever pipe dimension you’re working with. Other tools that are included in the must-have list to secrets of great plumbing are screwdriver, choice washers and some PTFE tape.
If you are a do it yourselfer you can always give it a go when it comes to addressing plumbing issues. If the project is too large, it’s best to call a plumbing or pool professional.