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Thawing Frozen Pipes

Thawing Frozen Pipes

Water can freeze in pipes that pass through a cold location. Water expands when it freezes. Unless the pipe through which it runs also expands, it will burst. Insulation gives a pipe some protection at low temperatures but may not prevent freezing. To keep a pipe from freezing, wrap electrical heating cable around it– one turn every 2 feet–then cover ... see more: Thawing Frozen Pipes

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Teflon tape vs. pipe dope

Teflon tape vs. pipe dope

When doing a plumbing project, you will most likely come across a situation where you must use a threaded connection. Threaded connections can become problematic if not sealed correctly.Teflon tape and pipe dope are the products used to fill the gaps in the voids of male and female threads.Although they perform ... see more: Teflon tape vs. pipe dope

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