29B - Sunday, November 10, 1996 - North Shore News

NOT everyone is a do-
it-yourselfer, capable of
handling tasks like
installing a new sink or
shower head, or even,
for the “plunger chal-
lenged,” unclogging a
drain.

Learning some — basic
plumbing skills, however, can
help 3 you respond in the event
of broken water pipes or
flooded basement. As always,
prevention is the best strategy.
Consider these helpful hints.

The first line of defence
when water starts to flow
where it shouldn't, is to find
the source of the water and
shut it off. It helps to tind the
main water shut off valve in

.your home and tag it for
‘quick identification so you
know where it is when you
need it in the event of a water
emergency,

Begin your search for the
main shut off valve in the
basement, where it’s normally
located. Check near the water
metre or where the water ser-
vice enters the building. If

ou don’t have a basement,
look around the water heater,

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Know the household basics

under the kitchen sink, in the
utility, room or bathroom
closer, Usually large and

painted blue, the shut off

valve should be fairly easy to
spot onee you know where to

look.

Cheek that the shut off

valve is not stuck Open, s0 you
can close it fast should) you
need to, Periodically spray the
valve stem with a dubricant
and keep pliers handy to help
you turn a stubborn valve,

Water and electricity don’t
mix, In the event of a floud-
ing problem in your hume,
stay clear of electrical devices
— that includes light switches
and power cords,

Ifa leak occurs in your hot
water heater, you can main-
tain cold water service in the
rest of the house by using the
shat off valve found on the
water heater, rather than the
main shut off valve.

Once you have controlled
the leak, your next step
should be to call in the pro-
fessionals, uniess you are well
versed in plumbing repairs,
Your emergency phone list
should include the numbers
of a couple of reputable
plumbers, along with the

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water utility,

To. prevent: water pipes
from freezing during a power
failure in cold weather, open
the faucets cnough to let a
ickle of water flow, Running
water is less likely to freeze.

Unattended, even a tiny
water leak can be disastrous.
If you're going ta be away
from your house for a long
period of time, especially dur-
ing the winter, ask your water
uulity to shut off the main
supply at the curb valve.

Close the main: shut-off

valve in your house, open the

faucets to drain the pipes, and
drain the water heater, Pour
plumber’s antifreeze into the
drain of the toilets, sink and
tub, When you're not around,
even a small leak can become
a major flood.

If you don’t use hat water
in your home for two weeks
or more, hydrogen can build
up in the water heater and hot
water pipes. Before using any
hot water, open cach hot
water faucet in the house and
let the water run for two min-
utes.

To avoid clogged drains,
don’t let foods, fat and coffee

grounds go down the kitchen
sink, and don’t use the toilet
asa trash can, Tf you have to
use drain cleaners, avoid thase
with caustic chemicals, such
as lye.

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Seycove readies for Christmas

THE Pbth annual Seyeove Christmas Craft Fair takes place
Saturday, Nov. 30, at Seycove Community School Gym,
1204 Caledonia Ave. ., Narth Vancouver. Admission is tree.
Donations of non-perishable food items will be accepted at
the door, The fair runs from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Come
early for the best selection, Some tables are still available for
rent. The cost is $35, For more information, call Seycove
Community Centre at 929-7981.

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