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2. 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.

3. Should I turn off water if pipes are frozen? How to keep ...

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   If you turn on a faucet and only a trickle comes out, suspect a frozen pipe. Likely places for frozen pipes include against exterior walls or where your water service enters your home through the ...

4. 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.

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. Low-flow fixtures - Wikipedia

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   Faucets that meet energy efficiency standards for WaterSense mustn’t use more than 1.5 gpm, a 32% decrease in flow rate over the federal requirement. [8] Reduced flow faucets often make use of flow restrictors or faucet aerators to reduce the flowrate of the water. Using a faucet with an aerator results in an average 42% reduction in water ...

7. Does homeowners insurance cover plumbing? - AOL

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   Pipe insulation can prevent both cold and hot pipes from freezing in the winter. Typically, insulators are fairly easy to install yourself, or you can contact a professional for help.

8. Thermostatic mixing valve - Wikipedia

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   High flow rates (from 14 to 51 US gallons per minute (53 to 193 L/min) at 45 pounds per square inch (3.1 bar)) Temperature stability; Point-of-Use. These are single Outlet Thermostatic Mixing Valves, often called "thermostatic faucets", "thermostat taps" or "thermostat valves".

9. Did You Know You Can Get a Refund on Your Water Bill if Your ...

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   If you have a faucet that doesn’t stop dripping, it’s time to fix the problem and get compensated for the wasted water. Some water leaks are going to be extremely noticeable, such as a broken ...