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WARNING! - Images below are not for the faint of heart! At Mr. Nice Plumbing, we spend a lot of time investigating blocked drains. While every blockage is unique, most fall into a few common categories. Understanding where a blockage occurs can often provide clues about what's causing it. Let's take a journey through the labyrinthine world of domestic drainage systems and explore the usual suspects. Not All Blockages Are Created Equal The three most common types of blockages

When it comes to taps there are 3 main types. Jumper valve. Ceramic disc. Cartridge. They all control the delivery of water just in different ways. Jumper valves: Jumper valves rely on a washer to control the flow of water by lifting up of a brass seat when the handle is turned on (righty tighty, lefty loosy). Over time the washer gets worn out or a groove called pitting occurs in the brass seat. Its similar to how water has created the grand canyon, just on a way smaller sc

Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Check Your Stormwater Drains