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Water constantly exerts pressure on pipe joints. I have seen old soldered joints flying apart when subjected to extreme pressure or trains passing nearby. This sometimes happens with plastic pipe also if joints are not thoroughly set .

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Why the effect of leakage of water at the pipe joints on the pressure?

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Why is excessive water pressure to residential homes objectionable?

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When the pump is not running what is the water pressure at the output pipe of the pump?

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When dealing with water pressure there is no head unless the pipe is blocked off right?

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When water moves from large pipe to small size pipe then what will be the pressure?

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