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10 Ways to Act Quickly With First Aid for Frozen Pipes

10 Ways to Act Quickly With First Aid for Frozen Pipes

Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) January 05, 2013 -- “If pipes do freeze,” says Beall, “the first sign may be a faucet that refuses to yield water. But all too often, the freeze-up is announced by a flood from a break.” Water expands about 8 per cent in volume as it begins to freeze, generating pressure that splits pipes, especially where expansion is impeded by joints or bends. “Ice may form throughout a long straight section of supply line before it meets and obstruction and cracks the pipe; thus, says Beall, “the entire length of pipe that supplies a stopped faucet should be considered suspect, both for ice blockages and leaks.”

Protecting Outdoor Plumbing From Freezing: Preventive Maintenance Tip From Mr Rooter Plumbing

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PRWEB) September 09, 2012 -- “For those who don’t have a frost-free outside faucet, a frost cap will keep the faucet from freezing,” says Bob Beall, the most referred plumber in the Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and Youngstown Ohio areas. Visit our booth at the Pittsburgh Irish Festival for a chance to win a $150 Steeler basket. See our website for details.

Mr Rooter Tip Of The Day

Installing A Frost Cap

Tip #1 To install a frost cap, slip the oval end of the string inside the cap over the faucet handle.

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