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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: – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: How To Avoid Burst Pipes During the Cold Months in Kansas


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How To Avoid Burst Pipes During the Cold Months
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The freezing temperature during the cold months
causes the pipes to burst.
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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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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Heat tapes can keep your pipes warm during the
    cold season. Contact local plumbing companies and
    check for availability.

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  • 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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  • Turn the thermostat or heating on to disseminate
    heat all over the room and increase the
    temperature.

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  • 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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  • Keep your stopcock in sight. This way it is easy
    to find and close it during emergency.

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  • Check your pipes from time to time to prevent
    the circumstances of having burst pipes come
    winter.

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We hope you learned how to avoid burst pipes
during the cold months.
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If you need the help of trade experts , just call
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