Burst Pipe? How To Repair It And Prevent It From Happening Again

Has the cold, Indiana weather wreaked havoc on a pipe in your home?  Fix it and prevent it from freezing again with these instructions. You don’t need advanced plumbing skills to fix a burst pipe — just some soldering equipment. And by adding a stop and waste valve, you’ll be going a long way toward  ensuring that the pipe doesn’t freeze again. Here’s what to do: Materials and Tools: mini copper-pipe cutter steel wool lead-free solder soldering paste torch kit (torch and striker) good ½-inch copper pipe stop and waste valve ½-inch copper fittings Steps: 1. Determine a location for the valve on a water line in or near a heated area. 2. Shut off the main valve where water comes into your home. Open the lowest fixture in your house to...

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