1. to identify water leakage

First, determine the location and extent of the water leak. Observe whether there is moisture or water droplets around the pipe, and use a dry paper towel or rag to gently touch the surface of the pipe. If it is wet, there may be water leakage.

2. Preparation Tools and Materials

Before maintenance, prepare the required tools and materials, such as: screwdriver, wrench, steel wire mesh skeleton polyethylene special repair tape, PVC glue, etc.

3. shut off water source

In order to ensure safe maintenance, first close the relevant water source, to avoid the maintenance process to continue to produce water.

4. clean surface

Use a screwdriver or sandpaper to clean the surface of the pipe to ensure that the surface is dry and free of impurities so that the repair material can adhere firmly.

5. patching operations

1. According to the water leakage, choose the appropriate repair method. Slight water leakage can be repaired with special repair tape. Cut the tape into a suitable size and cover the leaking area to ensure that the tape is closely attached to the surface of the pipe.
2. If the leakage is more serious, need to use PVC glue to repair. Clean the damaged part first to ensure that it is dry and free of impurities, then apply PVC glue and repair it according to the instructions.
3. Use a wrench to fix the repaired part to ensure that the repair is firm.

6. Inspection and Testing

After the repair is completed, turn on the water source and observe whether the repair continues to leak. If there is still water leakage, repair operation shall be carried out again.

7. preventive measures

1. Check the pipeline regularly, find and deal with problems in time.
2. When installing the pipeline, ensure the quality of the pipeline and avoid using inferior products.
3. Keep dry around the pipeline to avoid long-term humidity.
4. Pay attention to heat preservation in winter to prevent the pipeline from freezing and cracking.

8. professional maintenance advice

If you are not familiar with the maintenance operation or it is difficult to solve the problem, it is recommended to seek professional maintenance.