U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FARMERS' BULLETIN No. 1460
SIMPLE
PLUMBING
REPAIRS
IN THE
HOME
PLUMBING often gets out of order, and uponprompt attention to the little repair jobs dependsits smooth, satisfactory operation. This bulletindescribes simple ways of doing little things,with the aid of a few simple tools, to keep homeplumbing in good working order.
| Washington, D. C. | Issued September 1925 Revised October 1936 |
SIMPLE PLUMBING REPAIRS IN THE HOME
By George M. Warren, associate hydraulic engineer, Division of Structures,Bureau of Agricultural Engineering
CONTENTS
| Page | |
| Faucets | 1 |
| Stop and waste cocks | 5 |
| Ball cocks | 6 |
| Flush valves for low tanks | 7 |
| Clogged pipes | 7 |
| Thawing pipes | 9 |
| Removing scale from water hacks and coils | 10 |
| Leaks in pipes and tanks | 11 |
| Cracked laundry tubs | 13 |
| Hose menders or splicers | 13 |
HOW BEST to make small plumbing repairs is a problem thatcomes to most householders, as it is sometimes difficult to securethe services of a plumber. In such situations a little knowledge onthe part of the householder often saves much delay, trouble, andexpense. Where local or State plumbing regulations are in force, andextensive repairs or alterations are contemplated, the householdershould make sure that the work is duly authorized and is done bya properly qualified plumber.
Few persons realize the potential danger lurking in leaky wastepipes, drains, and sewers, or in piping between systems, wherebysewage or an impure water supply may even in the slightest degreegain access to a potable water supply.
In making repairs it is often necessary to tighten o