Pipes are literally bursting everywhere in the United States. Not even Gucci gowns and perfect weather could keep the red carpet dry. It was a sunny day in Los Angeles for the 71st annual Golden Globes, and just less than two hours before the A-listers arrived, a pipe burst, pouring 5,000 gallons of water into the area where several journalists were set up with their cameras.
While most connect bursting pipes with cold weather, the incident was reportedly triggered when a large video production light was located too close to a heat sensor, which then tripped the sprinkler system. Could happen anywhere. And does.
Water holds a unique substance that makes it expand as it freezes. This expansion puts tremendous pressure on its container, including plastic or metal pipes. No matter how strong the container is, expanding water can cause pipes to explode, in the same way that a can of soda – accidentally left in the freezer – will also explode.
Surprisingly, ice forming in a pipe does not classically cause a break where the ice blockage forms. Wen the water in the pipe expands enough, the pipe bursts, water escapes and serious damage is the result. When this damage happens to your home, call the team at Paul Davis to take care of you and your property.
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