Plumbing & Bathrooms
Leaks, drips and blocked pipes. Most of it is seals and connections rather than anything structural.
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Recommended products
Grouped by what you get for the money, not by a ranking.
PTFE Thread Seal Tape
Thread seal tape
The white tape you wrap around pipe threads before screwing a connection back together. It fills the tiny gaps in the thread so water can't weep out. One roll lasts through many small jobs.
Best for: Slow drips at a threaded pipe connection
Toilet Flush Valve Seal Kit
Toilet repair part
A replacement rubber seal (and usually a flapper) for the valve at the bottom of the cistern. This is the part that hardens over time and lets water trickle into the bowl continuously.
Best for: A toilet that keeps refilling on its own
Adjustable Wrench
Hand tool
A single wrench that fits a range of nut sizes. For household plumbing it saves buying a full spanner set you'll use twice a year.
Best for: Tightening pipe and tap connections
Hand Drain Auger
Drain tool
A coiled steel cable on a hand crank that you feed down a drain to break up or pull out a blockage. Reaches much further than any liquid cleaner.
Best for: Bathroom drains blocked with hair
Enzyme Drain Maintainer
Drain treatment
A bacteria- or enzyme-based liquid that slowly digests grease and organic build-up. It works over hours, not minutes, and is meant for upkeep rather than emergencies.
Best for: Kitchen drains that keep slowing down