[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":134},["ShallowReactive",2],{"posts":3},[4,71],{"id":5,"title":6,"body":7,"date":62,"description":13,"excerpt":63,"extension":64,"meta":65,"navigation":66,"path":67,"seo":68,"stem":69,"__hash__":70},"posts/sites/plumbers-galway/content/posts/what-to-do-in-a-plumbing-emergency.md","What to Do in a Plumbing Emergency — A Galway Homeowner's Guide",{"type":8,"value":9,"toc":53},"minimark",[10,14,19,22,25,29,32,36,39,43,46,50],[11,12,13],"p",{},"Plumbing emergencies have a habit of happening at the worst possible moments — a Sunday evening, in the middle of the night, or right before guests arrive. Knowing what to do in the first few minutes can mean the difference between a manageable repair and serious water damage to your home.",[15,16,18],"h2",{"id":17},"step-1-turn-off-the-water","Step 1: Turn Off the Water",[11,20,21],{},"Find your stopcock (usually under the kitchen sink or where the water supply enters the house) and turn it clockwise to shut off the water supply. This immediately stops water flow to a burst pipe or leaking fitting.",[11,23,24],{},"If you can't find or turn the stopcock, your water meter (usually at the footpath outside your property) has a valve that can be turned off with a flat-head screwdriver.",[15,26,28],{"id":27},"step-2-turn-off-the-boiler","Step 2: Turn Off the Boiler",[11,30,31],{},"If the issue involves a leaking boiler, cylinder, or heating pipe, switch off your boiler at the control panel and turn off the heating system. If you smell gas, do not touch any switches — leave the house and call Gas Networks Ireland on 1800 20 50 50.",[15,33,35],{"id":34},"step-3-open-the-cold-taps","Step 3: Open the Cold Taps",[11,37,38],{},"After shutting off the mains, open the cold taps throughout the house to drain any remaining water from the pipes. This reduces pressure on any damaged sections and clears water faster.",[15,40,42],{"id":41},"step-4-call-us","Step 4: Call Us",[11,44,45],{},"Galway Plumbing Services operates 24/7 for emergencies. Call us on the number above and we'll have a qualified plumber with you as quickly as possible, day or night.",[15,47,49],{"id":48},"while-you-wait","While You Wait",[11,51,52],{},"Protect flooring and furniture by placing towels or buckets under any active leaks. Take photos of the damage for insurance purposes. If water has reached any electrical fittings or fuse boards, switch off the electricity at the main breaker and do not touch anything until the water is clear.",{"title":54,"searchDepth":55,"depth":55,"links":56},"",2,[57,58,59,60,61],{"id":17,"depth":55,"text":18},{"id":27,"depth":55,"text":28},{"id":34,"depth":55,"text":35},{"id":41,"depth":55,"text":42},{"id":48,"depth":55,"text":49},"2026-03-08",null,"md",{},true,"/sites/plumbers-galway/content/posts/what-to-do-in-a-plumbing-emergency",{"title":6,"description":13},"sites/plumbers-galway/content/posts/what-to-do-in-a-plumbing-emergency","49oDYcop3ivY-wN8Eo5FJvZ7x69Pj2FDAH8YN_cNW4Q",{"id":72,"title":73,"body":74,"date":128,"description":78,"excerpt":63,"extension":64,"meta":129,"navigation":66,"path":130,"seo":131,"stem":132,"__hash__":133},"posts/sites/plumbers-galway/content/posts/how-to-improve-water-pressure.md","Low Water Pressure in Galway? Here's Why and How to Fix It",{"type":8,"value":75,"toc":124},[76,79,83,90,96,102,108,114,118,121],[11,77,78],{},"Few things are more frustrating than a weak shower or a tap that barely trickles. Low water pressure is a common issue in Galway homes, particularly in older properties and certain parts of the city and county. Here's what's usually behind it.",[15,80,82],{"id":81},"common-causes-of-low-water-pressure","Common Causes of Low Water Pressure",[11,84,85,89],{},[86,87,88],"strong",{},"Limescale buildup"," is the most frequent culprit in Galway, where the water supply is moderately hard. Over time, limescale accumulates inside pipes, showerheads, and tap aerators, gradually reducing flow. This is usually fixable without major work.",[11,91,92,95],{},[86,93,94],{},"Old lead or steel pipes"," in properties built before the 1970s may have corroded internally, restricting flow. These should be replaced both for pressure and for health reasons.",[11,97,98,101],{},[86,99,100],{},"A faulty pressure reducing valve (PRV)"," — fitted in most modern homes — can fail and either reduce pressure too much or allow it to climb too high. A plumber can test and replace this quickly.",[11,103,104,107],{},[86,105,106],{},"Shared supply pipes"," in older terraced housing or apartments sometimes can't keep up with demand if multiple properties are drawing from the same branch simultaneously.",[11,109,110,113],{},[86,111,112],{},"Irish Water supply pressure"," can be lower in rural parts of Galway county. If neighbouring properties also have poor pressure, the issue may be on Irish Water's side — worth reporting to them.",[15,115,117],{"id":116},"what-we-can-do","What We Can Do",[11,119,120],{},"Galway Plumbing Services will diagnose the cause of your low pressure and give you a clear, honest recommendation. In many cases a relatively simple fix — replacing a PRV, descaling showerheads, or fitting a pump — makes an immediate difference.",[11,122,123],{},"Call us on the number above for a free quote.",{"title":54,"searchDepth":55,"depth":55,"links":125},[126,127],{"id":81,"depth":55,"text":82},{"id":116,"depth":55,"text":117},"2026-02-01",{},"/sites/plumbers-galway/content/posts/how-to-improve-water-pressure",{"title":73,"description":78},"sites/plumbers-galway/content/posts/how-to-improve-water-pressure","KcOWjYDVGl7_01mAC7OOPcMXWfWqQdn3erxWARLvfYg",1777562501422]