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SIMPLE PLUMBING REPAIRS

for the Home and Farmstead

Farmers' Bulletin No. 2202

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

CONTENTS

Page

Repairing water faucets and valves 1 Frostproof hydrants 4 Repairing leaks in pipes and tanks 5 Pipes 5 Tanks 7 Water hammer 8 Frozen water pipes 8 Preventing freezing 8 Thawing 8 Repairing water closets 9 Flushing mechanism 9 Bowl removal 10 Tank "sweating" 12 Clearing clogged drains 12 Fixture and floor drains 12 Outside drains 13 Tools and spare parts 13 Emergencies 14

=Prepared by

Northeastern Region

Agricultural Research Service=

This bulletin supersedes Farmers' Bulletin 1460, "Simple Plumbing Repairs in the Home."

=Washington, D.C.=

=Revised December 1972=

=For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing: Office, Washington, D.C. 20402 - Price 15 cents Stock Number 0100-02684=

SIMPLE PLUMBING REPAIRS

for the Home and Farmstead

You can save money and avoid delays by making minor plumbing repairs yourself.

Jobs that a farmer or homeowner can do with a few basic tools include:

Repairing water faucets and valves.

Repairing leaks in pipes and tanks.

Thawing frozen pipes.

Repairing water closets.

Cleaning clogged drains.

Extensive plumbing repairs or alterations in the plumbing system usually require authorization from local authorities and possibly inspection of the completed work. Therefore such work should be done by a qualified or licensed plumber.

REPAIRING WATER FAUCETS AND VALVES