Troubleshooting - Tank & Tap

Few things put you off water faster than a sulphur reek. The rotten egg smell has a short list of causes, and each one…

Arjun Mehta August 11, 2026

One minute the shower runs, the next nothing. A sudden dead tap has a handful of usual suspects, and checking them in order saves…

Arjun Mehta August 7, 2026

An overhead tank that spills onto the roof is usually running on a tired float valve. Adjusting or replacing that one part saves both…

Arjun Mehta August 4, 2026

The motor hums, the meter spins, yet the tank stays empty. With a submersible pump, that combination narrows down to a few faults you…

Arjun Mehta August 3, 2026

When water is spraying across the floor, you have seconds, not minutes. Knowing where your main shutoff is and what to switch off turns…

Arjun Mehta August 1, 2026

A slow drip from a storage tank wastes water and undermines its base. Most leaks are fixable at home once you know what the…

Arjun Mehta July 29, 2026

If your pump kicks on every time you open a tap, the pressure tank has probably lost its air cushion. Restoring that cushion is…

Arjun Mehta July 28, 2026

When taps cough and spit before the water settles, air is trapped somewhere in the lines. Flushing it out follows a simple order, from…

Arjun Mehta July 26, 2026

A pump that keeps flipping the switch is trying to tell you something. It might be a jammed impeller, tired wiring, or a motor…

Arjun Mehta July 22, 2026

That sharp knock when a tap slams shut is not just annoying; it slowly loosens joints and fittings. A few simple fixes can quiet…

Arjun Mehta July 17, 2026

When my pump started clicking on and off every few seconds, I traced it step by step. Here's exactly what I checked, what I…

Arjun Mehta June 28, 2026

When my borewell slowed to a trickle, I tried flushing, deepening and rainwater recharge before giving up on a new bore. Here is what…

Arjun Mehta June 27, 2026