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Expansion and contraction
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Do hot water pipes freeze faster than cold water pipes?
Why is the second paragraph a contradiction of the first? If hot water pipes 'Absolutely' do not freeze faster than cold water pipes then why the comment about the cold water pipes having a larger diameter which causes them to freeze at a slower rate than the smaller hot water pipes? Also, the word then in the last line should be thanand there should be an a between usually and larger. And, piping should be changed to pipe.
Why is copper used for hot water pipes?
Copper is used as hot water pipes because the copper will not corrode when the hot water goes through the pipes
Why is copper used for water pipes?
Copper is used as hot water pipes because the copper will not corrode when the hot water goes through the pipes
Should supply line coming out of hot water tank have a drop down leg in it to keep the tank from losing heat out the pipes?
No this is not necessary. Install the pipes as per usual. You can insulate the hot water pipes up to two meters or up to two yards from the hot water outlet from the hot water tank to prevent this. No this is not necessary. Install the pipes as per usual. You can insulate the hot water pipes up to two meters or up to two yards from the hot water outlet from the hot water tank to prevent this.
Have heat tape on pipes but no hot water why?
Heat tape is just for keeping the pipes from freezing, it does not heat the water. That's what the hot water heater is for.
Why is there orange water in the bathtub when the water is hot but not when the water is cold?
Your hot water pipes have rust in them.
Do water pipes in homes expand and contract?
Well if water is too cold, pipes will contract and if water is too hot, the pipes will expand.
Will pouring hot water down your frozen water pipes help with thawing the pipes out?
yes
How do you know if your hot water heater valve is open?
You know it by touching and feeling the pipes on the hot water side; if they are hot, there is water running through the pipes and obviously the heater valve is open on hot side.
Why does the water have to run for a long time to get it hot?
The water pipes are full of cold water. All that cold water has to be flushed from the pipes before the hot water from the tank reaches your faucet.
What causes brown flakes in your upstairs bath water?
If the plumbing in your house is old, it is probably rusty water pipes or rust from within the Hot Water heater. Des Perado
You have air in your hot water pipes?
Yes
