How can you prevent a pipe burst in the winter?
From plastic wrapping windows to insulating pipes, there are plenty of ways to protect your home when the temperatures begin ...
L.A. Officials Warn of Compromised Drinking Water in Fire-Ravaged Areas
Do not drink” orders have been issued in some areas where damaged pipes that lost pressure might pull in toxic smoke and ...
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How to Use CPVC Plastic Plumbing Pipe
Don't confuse CPVC pipe with the plastic polybutylene systems that were ... that CPVC tubing and fittings are completely safe ...
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Plastic drinking water pipes exposed to high heat can leak hazardous chemicals
and colleagues subjected commonly available pipes to temperatures from 200 ... replacing any plastic in a home’s water system with heat-resistant metal. K.P. Isaacson et al.
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Worried about lead pipes? Here’s what to do.
Plastic pipes are generally easy to identify ... So if you have an older home, testing your water is a good idea. Since you can’t see, taste or smell lead in drinking water, there’s no ...
Wildfires can contaminate drinking water systems with harmful chemicals − here’s what Los Angeles needs to know
The wildfires in the Los Angeles area have destroyed thousands of structures, many of them homes, and firefighters continue ...
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How to prepare your house (especially your pipes) when temperatures drop
Water expands as it freezes. This expansion puts tremendous pressure on whatever is containing it, including metal or plastic pipes. Pipes that run against exterior walls that have little or no ...
Local plumbing company offers tips to avoid frozen, burst pipes as temperatures drop
To prevent burst pipes, experts recommend a few simple steps. Homeowners should keep faucets open to allow a steady flow of ...