Back water from the drain, leaks in common areas, water that runs through the corner of a room or a bad smell that seems to come from another apartment? Plumbing Issues with newly built buildings!
Whatever the situation, plumbing problems cause irritating situations and headaches for tenants, the landlord, those in charge and the entire community. With that in mind, we’ve separated tips to avoid these problems. So, if you are looking for help with the plumbing of the condominium, follow this text until the end.
Taking care of plumbing is not an easy task, especially in a condominium, where an entire system is interconnected. So, thinking about avoiding problems, we separate a list of tips to help you, they are:
- Color pattern in plumbing
- Packaging, papers and objects in the toilet and drains
- Cooking oils and grease in the drains and in the toilet
- Watch out for signs of leaks and bad smells
- Drains with delay to go down the water
- Preventive maintenance
- Color pattern in plumbing
The first tip is to start with the color pattern in the plumbing, that is, making it easier to find them in the condominium. According to each need, colors are usually standardized as follows:
- Green: clean water;
- Brown: sewer;
- Gray: electrical part;
- Blue: hot water;
- Red: hydrant;
- Yellow: gas;
Packaging, papers and objects in the toilet and Drains:
Incorrectly discarding materials through the plumbing is one of the main reasons for clogged pipes in the condominium. The piping of most condominiums is not prepared to receive the disposal of absorbents, toilet paper and any other type of material through the toilet. Therefore, it is important to use trash cans in the bathroom to discard any type of material, even paper. Never flush anything down the toilet!
This goes for the drains too, we know that during the day to day some packages and materials can get in the way and stop accidentally, or not, in the sewer networks. In the case of the kitchen sink. It is necessary to pay attention not only to plastic seals and other materials, but also to food scraps.
Cooking oils and grease in the drains and in the toilet:
When we wash some greasy dishes, this fat is already naturally released by the pipe, but it is possible to prevent a greater amount of fat from falling into the plumbing. For this, do not dispose of cooking oil and grease in the sink drain, or even in the case of the bathroom, because as soon as this grease cools, thick plates form in the pipes, grease trap and even in the cesspool, causing serious clogging problems. . The ideal way to dispose of these residues is to store them in a pet bottle and send them to the correct collection. It is possible to find out what this collection is by calling the city hall, asking a company or even searching on the internet.
Watch out for signs of leaks and bad Smells:
Paying attention to small signs of leakage is also essential, such as damp tiles, walls or floors with localized stains. These stains and moisture are not normal and can demonstrate the beginning of a leak. Figuring this out early on will also help you avoid bigger problems. Being aware of the sudden increase in your water bill also helps. In addition, the bad smell coming from the drains can also be a sign of trouble!
Drains with delay to go down the water:
An easy detail to be noticed in everyday life and that can avoid major problems in the plumbing of the condominium is the water flow. For example, when washing dishes, hands in the bathroom sink, or taking a shower, it is possible to observe if the water is taking a long time to flow down the drain. If this happens, it could be a sign that a problem is already arising within the plumbing. Figuring this out early on and calling a professional will avoid a much bigger problem.
Preventive maintenance:
The tips provided will make all the difference when it comes to avoiding problems, so it is important to make all residents of the condominium aware of them. But, in addition to these tips, it is necessary to carry out preventive and adequate maintenance throughout the plumbing system, both vertical and horizontal. That way, any problems that could arise in the future will be identified even before a major leak or clog in the plumbing actually occurs.
Preventive maintenance is carried out by the contracted company, where all drains are effectively cleaned. This cleaning can be indicated up to twice a year, depending on the plumbing situation. In addition to preventing possible clogs and leaks, this maintenance will help to save the condominium, since emergency service is much more expensive than scheduled maintenance.
Taking care of the plumbing of a building is not easy, but with a good prevention work it is possible, so it is important to always remember all the tips provided here today. Make all residents aware and always be up to date with maintenance with an adequate team!
