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No one wants to be exposed to a plumbing emergency . Not only is this an inconvenience for your routine, but the intervention can be expensive, especially if the damage is significant. However, there are some toilet maintenance tips you can do to prevent a major plumbing emergency later. Check your valve Start with the tank at the back of the toilet. Sometimes, if there is a leak, the flapper (the rubber covering at the bottom of the tank) becomes deformed and leaks water. To see if it works, put a couple of food coloring in the tank and leave it overnight. If there is color in the bowl the next morning, then your flapper needs to be replaced. Luckily for you, it's a simple and inexpensive solution! Re-caulk your toilet The wax ring seal (not the waterproof caulk) inside the bottom of your toilet usually prevents a leak inside the toilet. When the wax seal deteriorates, the caulking will trap water and you may not know if there are leaks later. However, this caulking prevents ...

People often don't pay attention to plumbing until a problem arises. So it's easy to see why a slow revolution in the world of indoor plumbing has gone largely unnoticed. Since its introduction in the early 1990s, PEX tubing has transformed the plumbing installation process and has become the material of choice for both commercial and residential applications. Keep reading to learn more about PEX and why you should consider it for your next interior pipe installation or replacement project. PEX: How is it done? PEX is cross-linked polyethylene. This means the chains of polyethylene are chemically modified and bonded together to produce high density polyethylene, which is then melted down and formed into a flexible, durable tube. There are three types of PEX pipes available in the market: PEX-A, PEX-B and PEX-C, which are used for different applications. PEX is a resilient material and usually comes with a guaranteed life of 25-30 years. How is it used? One of the biggest ...