Count the drip
Stand by the drip and tap along. In a few seconds you'll see roughly what it adds up to in a day, how soon to ring, what it usually turns out to be, and a message ready to send to Imran.
One day of this drip
Tap along to measure
A rough figure, at about a quarter of a millilitre a drop.
- Say what's dripping
- Tap along, or pick a rate
- Say where it is
About the figures
How accurate is the litres figure?
It's a rough guide. Drops vary in size, so the counter assumes about a quarter of a millilitre per drop. It's there to show how a slow drip adds up, not to measure your water use.
Does a drip cost me money?
Most homes in Scotland pay for water through their council tax rather than a meter, so a drip rarely shows on a bill. The reasons to fix it are the noise, the stains and the damage it can do, especially to the flat below.
Where is my stopcock?
In most Edinburgh flats it's under the kitchen sink, or where the water pipe comes into the flat, sometimes in a hall cupboard. Turn it clockwise to shut the water off. Taps and toilets often have their own small isolating valve too: a quarter turn with a flat screwdriver.
Dripping, leaking or running? Ring Imran.
Say what's wrong and where you are. A photo by text helps him bring the right parts.
Thursday to Saturday. Ring or text any day