Plumbing Contractor

If you are good with tools then instead of shelling out money on a Sacramento plumber every time something goes wrong you can fix a lot of simple problems yourself. If you would like to do this then you will need to invest in some basic tools. Without these tools you will not be able to fix anything. You do not need to by professional equipment. You can invest in simple tools of fair quality. Another plumbing tool that you should invest in is a simple pipe wrench. These can be of varying quality. You do not need to get one that is of very superior quality. An average quality pipe wrench of standard size is not very expensive.


The first thing you should get is a sink auger. A lot things end up going down the drain when you are using the kitchen sink. These things can cause a clog in the drain. The Sacramento plumber will charge you every time he has to come out and unblock the kitchen sink for you. You can save a lot of money by getting a sink auger. A sink auger is springy wire that is wound into a drum shaped canister. You need to insert the wire into the drain. As you turn the canister it will dislodge and break up the clog. For clogs in the toilet you can get a toilet auger. A toilet auger is similar to a sink auger. It however has a crank that will help you turn the wire. The toilet auger also has a longer reach. It generally has a range of around three feet.

Plungers are a basic plumbing tool that you must have in your home. A standard cup plunger looks like an upside down cup. A handle is attached to what would be the base of the cup. You can use a standard plunger to force open blocks in the kitchen sink, the bath tub and on other small round drains. If you want to unblock the toilet then you will need a flange plunger that is designed to fit the drain opening of a toilet. If you find that the augers and the plungers are not effective when trying to open up the drain then you should consider calling in a Sacramento plumber. You should invest in one as it will make it possible for you to disconnect any pipes that you need to open when trying to fix the plumbing.