Bit of a kerfuffle this afternoon as returning from our walk we discovered a water leak under the kitchen sink. It was before the shut off valve, and a pin prick puncture in the copper pipe just after it comes out of the concrete floor. I quickly cobbled together a piece of old inner tube, lashings of silicone sealant and a couple of cable ties a temporary measure. Called our Plumber and left an answerphone message.
I couldn't close the shut off valve at the meter in the street as it was too deep and too stiff. I was about to bite the bullet and call the local water board when the plumber rang back. He'd just finished a job locally and said he'd be around in 10 minutes.
He had to move the dishwasher out, break up part of the concrete floor after cutting the ceramic tile in order to gain sufficient access to the pipe. He cut the old pipework back and fitted new including a couple of elbow joints that were looking a bit suspicious. He used his wet and dry vac to remove the broken concrete and tile debris and suggested leaving everything open for a few days to let things dry out properly.
When I first discovered the leak my heart sank, especially when I saw that it was before the stop cock. We're fortunate to have an excellent plumber ( he was recommended by our equally excellent gas engineer ) who was in a position to come so quickly, it could have been a real nightmare!
I couldn't close the shut off valve at the meter in the street as it was too deep and too stiff. I was about to bite the bullet and call the local water board when the plumber rang back. He'd just finished a job locally and said he'd be around in 10 minutes.
He had to move the dishwasher out, break up part of the concrete floor after cutting the ceramic tile in order to gain sufficient access to the pipe. He cut the old pipework back and fitted new including a couple of elbow joints that were looking a bit suspicious. He used his wet and dry vac to remove the broken concrete and tile debris and suggested leaving everything open for a few days to let things dry out properly.
When I first discovered the leak my heart sank, especially when I saw that it was before the stop cock. We're fortunate to have an excellent plumber ( he was recommended by our equally excellent gas engineer ) who was in a position to come so quickly, it could have been a real nightmare!
Good morning people, carers were here quarter past six, yoga this morning, my Good lady wants to go into town this afternoon.
