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  2. How homeowners can prevent pipes from freezing during winter

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    Use a mixture of 1 cup of salt, 1 cup of baking soda, and 1/4 cup cream of tartar poured into a drain followed with 2 cups of boiling water For stubborn clogs, use a plunger, a drain snake or a ...

  3. Should You Cover Your Outdoor Faucets In The Winter? An ...

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    Experts recommend insulating outdoor faucets to prevent damage to pipes from freezing temperatures. A burst spigot can lead to water flowing against the side of the house or even making its way ...

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

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    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. Cover your pipes with insulation.

  5. Plumbing fixture - Wikipedia

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    The most common plumbing fixtures are: Bathtubs; Bidets; Channel drains; Drinking fountains; Showers; Sinks; Tap (connections for water hoses) . Tapware - an industry term for that sub-category of plumbing fixtures consisting of tap valves, also called water taps (British English) or faucets (American English), and their accessories, such as water spouts and shower heads.

  6. Tap (valve) - Wikipedia

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    Faucet is the most common term in the US, similar in use to "tap" in British English, e.g. "water faucet" (although the term "tap" is also used in the US). Spigot is used by professionals in the trade (such as plumbers), and typically refers to an outdoor fixture.

  7. Thermostatic mixing valve - Wikipedia

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    These are single Outlet Thermostatic Mixing Valves, often called "thermostatic faucets", "thermostat taps" or "thermostat valves". Designed for single point applications, such as individual showering, hand wash basin mixers, bath or tub fillers; High level protection against scalding and thermal shock

  8. Should you leave water dripping during a deep freeze? - AOL

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    An arctic front moving in will drop temperatures across parts of the U.S. to dangerously low numbers over the next few days.

  9. 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.