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What Causes Bursting Of Water Pipes?

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Like water converts into ice when exposed to extreme temperature, water pipes also increases approximately by 10%. Metal pipes are more prone to frost damage than the plastic pipes. Of all the metal pipes which are available like copper and stainless steel are not susceptible as lead. If the ice formed cannot expand along the pipe, but it may happen that further ice formations will give pressure to the pipe which can split the pipe open or force a joint to open up.

The position and material the pipe is made from will determine the length of time and expertise required in order to fix it. When thawing or repairing burst frozen water pipes safety is the greatest concern due to the fire from misuse of thawing devices or methods.

If you want to prevent the pipe from freezing then you have to learn how to shut down the main water supply of your house. If you have no idea where the valve is located, find it as soon as possible, before it is too late. If you find the right valve, open and then close it to ensure that it will function properly in case of water emergency. If you shut down the water supply quickly then your damage will be minimized.

If you can’t find your shutoff valve, you can use the valve inside your water meter pit. This pit is usually located somewhere in your yard, probably near the sidewalk or street, under an iron cover plate, but again may be covered in snow or ice.

If the power goes out and you are no longer receiving a water supply, the potential for your pipes to freeze is even greater.

The best thing to do is to shut off the main water supply valve (coming into your home), then to open all taps so that the remaining water in the pipes trickles out and leaves no pressure in the system.

If you’re vacationing for the holidays, never turn your heating system off, or set the thermostat below 55 degrees.

Typically, frozen water pipes occur in unused rooms whose heat source has been shut off, and from vacant homes whose thermostats have been turned down or off.

Scott Rodgers is a distinguished author who has been writing on the plumbing works since a long time. His wisdom and expertise has acted as a guide for a number of plumbers across the nation. To know more about clogged water pipe and clogged drain line, visit eLocalPlumbers.com.

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