Sweating Pipes

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Repairing Pipes
Sweating Pipes
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Repairing Sweating Pipes
Sometimes, there is a lot of water dripping from
the pipe, which makes it difficult to find the
source of leakage. In such a case, a closer
inspection may reveal that the pipe may not be
leaking, leaking but sweating or condensing
instead.
Sweating occurs when the water inside the pipe is
colder than the surrounding air. When the warm
air hits the cold pipes, moisture forms on the
pipes, which drips, making it sound like a leak.
When you have a sweating pipe, you can control it
by insulating the pipe. You can find different
kinds of self-adhesive, thick drip tape, to curb
this problem. Make sure you dry the pipe as much
as you can before applying the tape.
Stopping Water Hammer
Water hammer is a noise that occurs when fast
moving water is suddenly brought to a halt as you
close the tap, creating a shock wave. Water
hammer occurs when the air chambers or cushions
that suppress this shock wave and soften the blow
have become waterlogged.
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