One day a copper pipe is leaking, and then, it stops. Sorry, it’s not a miracle, it’s science. And unfortunately, that ...

JRA project manager Jeff Maluleke said the work is complicated as the first phase requires them to place underground concrete ...

Water main breaks caused by old pipes exposed to cold temperatures are not uncommon in Greene County, but recent upgrades to ...

In Manitou Springs, a historic city west of Colorado Springs popular with summer tourists, the water is its attraction. The ...

Matt Boosey was walking along by the Tesco superstore in Sheerness yesterday morning (February 13) when he came across the ...

With cold temperatures sticking around, water works crews and plumbers have ... He said that older homes typically have copper or galvanized steel pipes, which can be prone to freezing.

A good alternative to pricey pipe-thawing machines is a heating cable. These cables resemble a 3-prong extension cord and wrap around PVC or metal water pipes to help keep them from freezing.

1 Why are frozen pipes a problem? Water has a unique property in that it expands as it freezes. This expansion puts tremendous pressure on whatever is containing it, including metal or plastic pipes.

Yes, your pipes can freeze in the South. Whether a winter storm has taken hold or a surprise overnight freeze occurs, one of ...

an electric state in the latter metal which protects parts not covered perfectly as well as other portions of the pipe. The oxide which forms upon zinc is insoluble in ] pure water. Acids dissolve ...

Cold winter weather can lead to frozen, burst pipes that create an untold amount of damage in unprepared homes. These smart ...