How to prevent burst pipes
How to prevent burst pipes Why do pipes burst? When pipes are frozen the water freezes as well which expands the pipes. The freezing and the expansion inside the pipe will cause the pressure to build up and because of this pressure the pipe eventually bursts. How can we prevent a broken pipe Luckily broken pipes can be prevented with the proper care and maintenance. What you ideally want is the water to get through the pipes uneffected and freely and this can be done in many ways -Insulate your loft and water tanks and you can also rap your pipos in lagging to prevent them from bursting. -Many boilers these days havo a frost protection thermostat which turns on the heating automatically if the tomperaturo drops to a dangorous lovel for your pipes. On cold days open your loft trap door and sink cupboards toʻlet the heat 'in. -Check your pipes at regular intervals, if you are going away then ask freinds or family to come over to check you pipes whilst your out. -Make sure you know where the stopcock is just in case of an omergoncy. Might be helpful to label'it just in case your in a panic situation. What to do if your pipe has burst If your pipe has burst make sure you follow these points -Check your insurance policy to see if they will cover the cost of alternative accomodation for you and your family. -Dry out your home by keoping doors and windows open and leaving the ohating on and hire a de- humidifier which can help dry out the room more quickly -Koop any damaged itoms for insurance purposes. This infographic is brought to you by Trio Plumbing & Leak Detectors Piktochart I-I make information beautiful
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