A burst pipe is the last thing anyone wants to tackle. But there are some quick temporary fixes you can do to slow the impact ...

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Is there anything more foundational to the plumbing trade than sending water through pipes just the way you want it to go?

Water hammer is a dangerous hydraulic shockwave caused when fast-moving water in pipes is suddenly stopped, often by quickly closing a valve. This sudden momentum change generates a spike in pressure ...

In August’s column, I discussed three-way control valves, their associated bypass pipes, and the importance of a balancing valve being located within the bypass pipe. ... We also lowered the water ...

Learn where your water shutoff valve is. That way, you’ll be able to shut it off in case your pipes burst. If your home is built on a slab, your shutoff valve is probably near your hot water tank.

These 3D-printed pipes inspired by shark intestines outperform Tesla valves Prototypes control fluid flow in a preferred direction with no need for moving parts.

If a water pipe broke in your home you should shut off the water. You should locate the shut-off valve before you have an emergency. You can look in the following places: ...

Explore DeKalb water main repairs stretch into day 3, boil water advisory in place. When the main broke, the nearest valves were a mile away in one direction and two miles away in the opposite ...

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Flushing the system should eventually resolve the issues there, which works by opening valves and purging water at a high velocity, usually through a fire hydrant. It’s done in tandem with testing.

The water main break is affecting water service for a second day for residents and businesses along Woodbridge Avenue, Route 1, Route 27, and parts of Talmadge Road.