Controlling Plumbing Emergencies | Ask This Old House

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In this video, This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains some of the most common plumbing emergencies and how homeowners can handle them. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Kevin O’Connor meets plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey for a run-down on common plumbing emergencies and how homeowners can control them. Richard explains some of the important valves, as well as some techniques for emergency water stoppages, and then shows Kevin a basic kit of fittings that most homeowners should consider putting together for emergency leaks. Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects around the house? Join This Old House Insider to stream over 1,000 episodes commercial-free: https://bit.ly/2GPiYbH Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: https://www.thisoldhouse.com/pages/streaming-app Assemble an Emergency Kit Homeowners should consider putting together a leak emergency kit, and they’re relatively easy to create. Since almost all pipes in residential buildings are either ½-inch or ¾-inch, collect a few of the following fittings in those sizes and place them in an easily-accessible toolbox or kit: Push-to-connect copper cap [https://thd.co/38TfaV2] Push-to-connect valves [https://thd.co/3P0Sum7] Push-to-connect couplings [https://thd.co/3yarzyo] Threaded caps [https://thd.co/3kDAiB1] Threaded plugs [https://thd.co/37fFrw9] Hose cap [h

Published 2022-05-07 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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