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Plumbing Emergency Kit: Be Prepared

February 21, 2025

Plumbing Team

4 min read

A plumbing emergency can strike at any time. While major problems require a professional, having a well-stocked emergency kit can empower you to control the situation, minimize water damage, and handle minor issues while you wait for help to arrive. Being prepared is your best defense against a watery disaster.

🧰 The Must-Have Tools

These tools are the core of your emergency kit and will help you tackle the most common problems.

🔧 Pipe Wrench

For gripping and turning pipes and large fittings. A medium-sized adjustable pipe wrench is very versatile.

pliers Channel-Lock Pliers

Essential for gripping nuts and bolts of various sizes on supply lines and fixtures.

🚽 Flange Plunger

The most important tool for clearing toilet clogs effectively.

🪣 Bucket and Rags

Simple but crucial. You'll always need something to catch dripping water and clean up spills.

📋 Essential Supplies for Quick Fixes

These materials allow you to perform temporary repairs to stop leaks in their tracks.

Your Quick-Fix Arsenal:

Teflon Tape (Plumber's Tape): Quickly seals threaded joints on showerheads and supply lines.
Pipe Repair Tape/Wrap: A specialized, self-fusing silicone tape that can be stretched tightly over a crack in a pipe to create a temporary, high-pressure seal.
Pipe Clamps: A small metal clamp with a rubber pad that can be tightened over a pinhole leak as a temporary patch.
Epoxy Putty: A two-part putty that can be kneaded together and applied to a dry pipe to patch small leaks.

💡 Other Important Items

Don't forget these essential items to round out your kit.

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Heavy-Duty Gloves: To protect your hands from dirty water and sharp materials.

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Flashlight or Headlamp: Plumbing emergencies often happen in dark, hard-to-see places.

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Emergency Contact Info: Keep the number for a trusted 24/7 plumber handy.

Before any emergency, the most important thing you can do is locate your home's main water shutoff valve and make sure everyone in the household knows how to turn it off.

Assemble your kit today for peace of mind. For plumbing emergencies that a temporary patch can't handle, keep our number handy. Plumber in a Box offers 24/7 emergency plumbing services to protect your home day or night.

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