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Can low pressure on the hot water side be a cause of frozen pipes?
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∙ 14y ago
Pressure has nothing to do with pipes freezing. It is just exposure to cold.
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Will pouring hot water down your frozen water pipes help with thawing the pipes out?
yes
Why is it important to protect water pipes so they dont freeze?
It is important to protect water pipes so they don't freeze because when water freezes, it swells. If water is trapped inside the pipes the pressure from it swelling will cause the pipes to burst.
What is wrong my pressure gage on my water tank is not working after my frozen pipes thawed?
Gauges also have a water connection, so it's possible that it could be frozen as well. Alternatively, your gauge could have failed from frozen water causing an overpressure condition on the membrane that it uses to measure pressure inside it. You probably will need to have it replaced.
Should water meter be turned off if pipes are frozen?
If pipes are frozen no water can flow, so water meter shouldn't be registering anything. But if pipes are frozen it's a good idea to turn the water off at the inlet. That way you have a chance to discover and leaks and damages when the pipes thaw w/o getting the whole place flooded.
Why would you suddenly lose hot cold water pressure in the whole house?
Broken water main. Water plant pump failure. Frozen pipes.
If your water is turned off should you open your faucets?
Usually you should if your pipes are at risk of freezing. (i.e. you live in a cooler climate and the house has no heat.) The reason for this is that even though your pipes are drained, there is still water in the low spots, which when frozen will expand causing pressure build up. If the air has no where to go it could cause a crack and probably some water damage when ever you do turn on the water. }th0rn{
What causes singing water pipes?
Singing water pipes can be caused by air that is trapped in the pipes. The air can cause a whistling or singing sound, or it can cause the pipes to knock or rattle.
Can lack of home fuel oil in a steam furnace cause clanging pipes?
No That is usaully do to an over pressure of the water system
What do you do if your water stops working?
If there is no water, or there is low pressure, then there are a few things that can be done. Search for incidents in the area, and try your cold kitchen tap. Check your stop valves, as well as check for frozen pipes.
Why the pipes broke during the freezing cold weather?
water expands when frozen.
Why water pipes shake when water is running?
They shake because, the water exerts pressure when running in the pipes
What is the effect to water pipes when exposed to salt water?
Salt water cause corrosion on most metal pipes.
