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2. Jump in burst pipe claims as people try to reduce energy ...

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   Where possible, shut off the water supply to outside taps and then open the taps to drain off any excess water, so it cannot freeze inside the pipes. – Repair dripping taps Leaky taps can block ...

3. Water damage - Wikipedia

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   A tiny, 1/8-inch crack in a pipe can release up to 250 gallons of water a day. [3] According to Claims Magazine in August 2000, broken water pipes ranked second to hurricanes in terms of both the number of homes damaged and the amount of claims (on average $50,000 per insurance claim [citation needed]) costs in the US. [4]

4. How to keep your pipes from freezing during cold temperatures ...

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   When temperatures drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, water has the potential to freeze and expand in pipes. Once the expansion puts pressure on the pipes, cracks and leaks can occur.

5. Basement waterproofing - Wikipedia

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   Weeping tile is a porous plastic drain pipe installed around the perimeter of the house. The main purpose of external weeping tile is preventing water from getting into a basement. However, these pipes can become clogged or damaged, which causes excess water to put pressure on internal walls and basement floors.

6. Pipe-in-pipe system - Wikipedia

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   Internal pipes can be seen entering the external pipes in the bottom of the cabinet. In case of an internal leak, water will overflow through the external piping and can be detected inside the cabinet. A pipe-in-pipe system [1] is a form of plumbing where all water pipes are running inside another pipe. Its purpose is to ensure that any leaks ...

7. Two-story tall icicles hang from Detroit home after pipe burst

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   Frozen water pipes can damage home if they burst, spraying water everywhere, but it rarely gets this bad. "A broken pipe flooded this house and turned the side into this: thick ice ... The running ...