I purchased my home seven years ago. In a remote part of my houseI have an unused spare bathroom with a full tub. The tub's never been used (or shower). I clean it with a cleaner I bring into the bathroom so it isn't dirty! My question is, by not using it this long, if I turn it on now could it cause a leak. Is it wise to call a plumber to turn it on in case there's an issue? I just wonder if pipes get rusty from unuse and as such, could that cause a rupture. That's why I'm wondering if I should have a plumber nearby just in case something bad happens?
2006-09-24 08:21:55 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
There is already water in the pipes, so if the pipes are fine now, turning on the water in that room shouldn't change things. At worst, you may have to replace/repair the faucet because the rubber fittings may have dried out and deteriorated, but it will just leak into the tub until it is fixed, so no harm done. The water may look dirty at first, too, as it will be pushing out all the dried build-up in the pipe.
I would turn it on.
Maybe turn the water on when you go in there to clean, from now on, just to keep everything in shape.
2006-09-24 09:01:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good Rule of thumb " Don't fix it if it's not broke" However what may happen from nonuse is the faucets may get lime build up and cause them tobe hard to turn. If you do not have water leaking don't waste your money on a plumber. I think it would be of benifit if you were to use it several times a month. Just to know that all is working well.
2006-09-24 15:32:48 · answer #2 · answered by Kdid49 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It the pipes have rusted through they'd leak whether the faucet was or not. While there's always the chance that something bad will happen (just like there is with everything) its not very likely. Go ahead and turn it on.
2006-09-24 15:24:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you should check with your plumber, the pipes, depending on the material tend to build up pressure. Even if water is not being used in that part of the house, the pipes still have to endure the tough job of holding the water within the pipes, this causes pressure and a rust buildup which could rupture the pipe and cause other bad things
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2006-09-24 15:24:49 · answer #4 · answered by absoluteao 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt that you have any problem. The only one you might have after you turn it on is leaky faucet. The rubber seat may have dried out, but that is unlikely. The pipes will be fine, they don't deteriorate.
2006-09-24 15:29:14 · answer #5 · answered by bugear001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Homeowners are recommended to turn valves on and off once a year to keep the washer good. You will probably have a drip.
2006-09-24 15:25:48 · answer #6 · answered by dat 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
turn it on and pray!! save the money you should have any trouble
2006-09-24 15:30:50 · answer #7 · answered by robert899295 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
turn it on
2006-09-24 15:23:50 · answer #8 · answered by don_steele54 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋