If there is something worse than frozen pipes, then it is burst pipes. Bursting happens when there is too much pressure on the frozen pipes. This presentation will give you ideas on how to avoid this unfortunate incident. Visit: http://Kansas.Plumbers911.com
3. If no precaution is done, the
water inside the pipes could
freeze and expand. Too
much pressure will make the
pipes burst eventually.
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4. To lessen the chances of these
pipes to burst, here are some
tips on how to transfer heat
slowly to stop your pipes from
freezing.
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5. When it starts to get cold
outside, turn your faucets a
bit to keep the water from
freezing. Pipes will not burst
if the water is free flowing.
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6. Pipes outside the house
are more prone to
freezing. Leave the
cabinet doors open so
heat from inside the
house will somehow
heat the pipes.
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7. Heat tapes can
keep your pipes
warm during the
cold season.
Contact local
plumbing
companies and
check for
availability.
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8. Sometimes the root
cause of the burst pipes
problem is a dripping tap. It
is best to check and fix
them from time to time to
avoid frozen pipes during
the cold months.
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9. Turn the
thermostat or
heating on to
disseminate heat all
over the room and
increase the
temperature.
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10. Cover large areas with a
foam board. The foam board
will keep the heat within the
barrier and the area will be
insulated.
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11. Keep your stopcock in
sight. This way it is easy to
find and close it during
emergency.
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12. Check your pipes from
time to time to prevent the
circumstances of having
burst pipes come winter.
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13. We hope you learned how
to avoid burst pipes during
the cold months.
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