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2. Prepare for the coldest Arctic blast: How to keep your pipes ...

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   A winter storm emerging from the Rockies is forecast to bring rain, snow and ice to a large part of the U.S., the National Weather Service said Friday, bringing below freezing temperatures with it ...

3. 12 Steps to prepare your home for winter - AOL

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   Check for plumbing and sewer backups or blockages and be cautious with frozen pipes, contacting an inspector at the first sign of trouble. Visually inspect electrical systems without touching them ...

4. Winterization - Wikipedia

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   Equipment designed for use in particularly extreme cold conditions (such as the polar regions) also undergoes a "winterization" process.Many complex devices (automobiles, electronics and radios) as well as common materials (metals, rubbers, petroleum lubricants) are not designed to operate at extremely low temperatures and must be winterized to operate without severe damage from the elements ...

5. Frost line - Wikipedia

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   For example, snow cover and asphalt insulate the ground and homes can heat the ground (see also heat island). The line varies by latitude, it is deeper closer to the poles. The maximum frost depth observed in the contiguous United States ranges from 0 to 8 feet (2.4 m). [1] Below that depth, the temperature varies, but is always above 0 °C (32 ...

6. Cured-in-place pipe - Wikipedia

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   Since ground and ambient installation conditions as well as crew skills can affect the success or failure of a cure cycle, testing is performed by 3rd party laboratories in normal cases and should be requested by the owner. Samples should be representative of the installation environment since the liner is installed in the ground.

7. Orangeburg pipe - Wikipedia

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   Orangeburg was a low cost alternative to metal for sewer lines in particular. Lack of strength causes pipes made of Orangeburg to fail more frequently than pipes made with other materials. The useful life for an Orangeburg pipe is about 50 years under ideal conditions, but has been known to fail in as little as 10 years.