Task 30 - Repair Copper Pipe Work

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Repair Copper Pipe Work

 

1. Common defects with copper pipe work is a broken soldier joint or cracked pipe.

2. Common materials used to repair broken copper piping is a Welding torch, New piping, flux and solder.

3. Defects in materials can be a cracked pipe, or a leak on the solder joint.

4. Tools to repair common problems are a Soldering torch, flux and solder, pipe cutter and a flat head screwdriver and an Adjustable spanner.

5. Dangers of changing copper piping are risk of cutting your hand on the metal, or flooding if the water supply hasn’t been cut of properly.

6. METHOD STATEMENT:

Firstly I cut the water supply of from the stop cock, which is normally located in the kitchen. Secondly i locate the problem with the piping, then remove the defective part and replace with a new part. One Done check for any leaks or imperfections, once the water has been turned back on. Once happy the job has been completed to yours and the customer’s satisfaction, clean up any excess mess.

7. Cost of repair can vary between £60 - £100+

8. Once the job has been completed make sure any mess has been cleaned up and is safe for the customer to use and be around.

Repair Plastic Waste System

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Repair Plastic Waste System

1.      Defects in plastic pipes are damaged or cracked pipe and/or split washers.

2.      Common materials used to repair are UPVC piping, Washers, Locking nuts, and spanners.

3.      Possible Defects in materials are Damaged locking nuts and/or washers.

4.      Tools used to repair common problems are spanners, and water pump pliers and flat head screwdrivers.

5.      You need to be careful when replacing pipes as you could cause flooding. Also you could cut your hand on some of the pipes.

6.      METHOD STATEMENT – Firstly you find out what the problem is with the piping. Then Remove the Damaged or Faulty Part and replace with a new one. Once Fitted check that the systems are working correctly.

7.      Cost of repair can be anything from £50 - £80

8.      Make sure the area is safe and clean for the customer.

Toilet Repair

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                                                         Repair Toilet Flushing Cistern

·        Broken Lifting Rod, Broken Ball Valve, Burst Water Pipe, Flusher Unit.

·        Washers, Piping, Ball Valve.

·        Cracked Pipe, Split Washers, Ball Valve Pin, Flusher valve.

·        Spanners, Pliers, Flat Head Screwdriver, Depending on the system.

·        Slip Due To Flooding Cut Your Hand on the piping Etc.

Method Statement

1.      Cut of water Supply

2.      Find out what the problem is

3.      Remove Faulty Part and replace with new unit.

4.      Turn water supply on and test toilet

5.      Once Happy that the system is working correctly, put the top of the toilet back on and clean up any mess.

                The cost of repairs can be anything from £50 - £80, this includes labour and parts.