Draining your water system is a straightforward process involving a few key steps. Here's a guide on how to do it:
Steps to Drain Your Water System
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Turn off the mains water supply: Locate your stopcock (usually under the kitchen sink or where the water enters your property) and turn it off. This will prevent more water from entering the system.
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Run all the taps and flush toilets: Open all the taps in your house, both hot and cold, and flush all the toilets. This helps to release pressure and drain the water already in the pipes.
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Empty the hot water cylinder:
- Locate the draincock at the base of your hot water cylinder.
- Attach a hosepipe to the draincock.
- Run the hosepipe to a drain or into a large bucket to collect the draining water.
- Open the draincock to allow the cylinder to empty.
Detailed Explanation in Table Format
| Step | Description |
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| 1. Turn off the Mains | Find the stopcock, generally under the kitchen sink, and turn it off. |
| 2. Open Taps & Flush Toilets | Open all the taps in the house (hot and cold) and flush the toilets to release water pressure and begin draining the pipes. |
| 3. Drain Hot Water Cylinder | Find the draincock at the base of the hot water cylinder, attach a hosepipe to it, and direct the hose to a drain or bucket. Then, open the draincock to empty the cylinder. |
Considerations
- Safety First: Always ensure you know where your stopcock is before starting any plumbing work.
- Hosepipe: Having a hosepipe ready when draining the hot water cylinder makes the process cleaner and more manageable.
