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2. How to Fix Your Frozen Pipes, According to Experts - AOL

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   Luckily, there are many steps you can take throughout the fall and even early winter to protect your pipes from the freezing temps. ... And if there are cut-off valves on outdoor faucets, make ...

3. How homeowners can prevent pipes from freezing during winter

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   When winter strikes and temperatures plummet, it can bring many risks for homeowners. However, following a few simple tips can prevent costly damage caused by frozen pipes. "Frigid morning showers ...

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

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   Let just one faucet in your home drip. Allow the water to drip about the width of a spaghetti noodle. Palacios said typically, you should choose the faucet furthest from your water meter ...

5. Pipe insulation - Wikipedia

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   Pipe insulation cannot prevent the freezing of standing water in pipework, but it can increase the time required for freezing to occur—thereby reducing the risk of the water in the pipes freezing. For this reason, it is recommended to insulate pipework at risk of freezing, and local water-supply regulations may require pipe insulation be ...

6. Prevent frozen pipes with these 'easy to install' faucet ...

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   "This boot covering for an outside faucet works great," raved one happy shopper. "No problem with frozen pipes this winter, even though temps were below freezing for a few days in a row.

7. Atmospheric vacuum breaker - Wikipedia

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   An Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker (AVB) is a backflow prevention device used in plumbing to prevent backflow of non-potable liquids into the drinking water system.. Diagram of Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker in both working states.

8. Winterization - Wikipedia

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   Equipment designed for use in particularly extreme cold conditions (such as the polar regions) also undergoes a "winterization" process.Many complex devices (automobiles, electronics and radios) as well as common materials (metals, rubbers, petroleum lubricants) are not designed to operate at extremely low temperatures and must be winterized to operate without severe damage from the elements ...

9. How to prevent your pipes from freezing in Louisville winter ...

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   Keep your faucets on. If the pipes can thaw naturally, the running water could help break up the remainder of the ice in the pipes. If this does not work, safely apply some sort of heat to your pipes.