We all need to be aware of a sudden cold snap. if it happens, then the water will freeze, and if it is in pipework it tunrs to ice and will begin to expand. This expansion will not take very long to grow and burst the pipe. Of course it is a real inconvenience, but it can turn into a real nightmare in a very short period of time if it is not deal with very promptly. London Plumbers only use professional tradespeople.Here are some tips for dealing with a burst pipe scenario: Firstly,Isolate the main water stopcock, which should be installed under the kitchen sink. If not it will be at the point the service pipe enters the property home.Next you will need to drain the system by turning on all your cold taps and flushing your toilets.If the leaking water is in the vicinity of your electrics or electrical appliances, switch off the mains immediately. If the mains switch is wet, don’t touch it or you could risk electrocution. Isolate the central heating, immersion heater and any other water heating system. Turn on the hot taps to help drain the system.If the leak was upstairs and the ceiling is bulging and you are sure that there is no danger, pierce a small hole in it with a screwdriver to let the water drain, in buckets if possible. A trainedPlumbercan repair the problem. You could prevent future burst pipes by following these steps:
1).Stay on top of dripping taps as these can freeze if the temperature drops, and insulate water supply pipes.
2).Shut off the water supply pipe to your house and drain the pipes if you go away for a few days.
3).Insulate the loft.