Burst Pipe Under Vanity
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Leaking pipe under vanity
This is a leaking hot water tap which has caused the tap connection under the vanity to become corroded.
A burst pipe under the VANITY is an emergency which needs immediate attention.
What to do if you have an Emergency burst pipe -
Here is what to do.
· Shut down your water & call your emergency plumber.
How to shut down your water
1) If the burst pipe is cold water pipe then you need to Turn off the water at the water mains. If you live in a house, then your water meter is most likely out at the street. If you live in a unit or town house, it may be closer to the entry of your home, or in a cupboard.
If you live in a house, here is a LINK with a video to show you ‘How to turn off your water main’
If you live in a unit or townhouse, this is your link ‘How to turn off a water meter to a unit’
If you cannot locate your water main shut off valve, then give our emergency plumber a call, he may be able to give you some advice over the phone to locate your water mains shut off.
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2) If the burst pipe is HOT – then this may be easier for you to do – And allows you to still have cold water to the fixtures like toilets, showers & taps.
Locate your hot water system & turn off the isolation valve/tap to the hot water system. This is the tap or valve that supplies the cold water into the hot water system. If you have a storage hot water heater, then by turning off the inlet cold water supply to the hot water tank, stops the pressure & not hot water will come out of the burst pipe or hot water taps throughout the home.
A metal braid that is ready to burst soon.
If the isolation valve / tap cannot be located or if it is seized, then you will have to turn off the water at your water meter as per step 1 to stop the burst pipe flooding the home.
Here is a LINK with a video to show you ‘How to turn off the water to your electric hot water heater’
3) Is the burst pipe under your vanity made from a metal braid? Do you have a mixer tap or separate taps?
This braid may be integral to your mixer tap & may not be able to be removed separately without also replacing the mixer tap.
4) It’s at this time we recommend you call your emergency plumber as depending on the brand & age of this tap, you may need special tools to remove & tighten the mixer tap. It is often the case that the old mixer tap bracket is also rusted & seized, making it difficult to remove.
5) If there is water damage due to the burst pipe, then your insurance company may ask you for the plumbers invoice & report detailing the problem & replacement of the burst pipe, ensuring that the job has been done correctly by a licenced plumber. Note: Most insurance companies do not pay for your plumbers attendance or repairs. They usually only cover the water damaged caused by a burst pipe.
6) If you’re going to attempt to replace this burst pipe under the vanity yourself, then we recommend you inspect the condition of both the hot & cold-water pipes or braids, check if they are crimped or thread connection to the mixer tap. Check the condition of the actual mixer tap handle & spout along with inspecting the condition of the mixer taps connection bracket under the cupboard. The last thing you want is the inconvenience & expense of another burst pipe under the vanity.
- Once you have decided on the condition of the above - you can
a) Call your best emergency plumber. 📞 0447 671 095
b) Replace the burst pipe or both the hot & cold pipes at this time.
c) Replace the complete mixer tap with both water services.
We strongly recommend you invest in a quality mixer tap & not be tempted to purchase one of the cheap mixer taps that are on ‘sale’ at your local chain hardware. Buy as good a quality brand that you budget will allow.
Moyle Plumbing removes many taps that have either burst or ready to burst.
Mixer taps may look to same on the outside, but the quality of the internal working mechanisms is very different. You don’t want another burst pipe or leaking mixer tap in a couple of years.
Read your Warranty Information
Warranty’s are very different; we recommend you read the fine print from brand to brand.
An example would be ‘10 Year Warranty’.
Read carefully as the warranty may mean that you need a plumber to disconnect the tap under warranty & take it into the hardware for replacement / repairs. They may also require a receipt to show that a plumber installed it originally for you.
While another brand which may be say $50 extra, will provide a home replacement service by a licenced plumber.
Warranties may not cover a burst pipe of the mixer tap, but cover the cartridge, handle & spout.
Your mixer tap will not be covered under any warranty if you did not have it installed by a licenced plumber.
Check your Insurance -
Your insurance company will not want to pay for any property or contents insurance if the tap attached to the burst flexi braid was not installed by a licenced plumber.
Burst pipes causing water ingress, account for approx 30% of household insurance claims so insurance companies are keen not to pay up for unlicenced work.
You may need to show a receipt of purchase, or prove that a licensed plumber inspected the water services in the past 2 years.
Turn your water mains back on
Once you have had the burst pipe under the vanity repaired, don’t forget to turn your water back on either at the water meter or at the hot water system. Go out to the front hose tap & turn it on. This will bleed the air left in the water pipes first before turning on the taps in the home.
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I just want to also mention that we strongly recommend you NOT store cleaning agents or chemicals under the vanity, as these can let off fumes which may contribute or accelerate the expected life of the water pipes & chances of another burst pipe under the vanity.
Moyle Plumbing use a quality, guaranteed water pipes & mixer taps to repair your burst pipe under the vanity. If you would like more information on our products, services & pricing, please contact us via phone or email.
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