Tag: Pipe
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What Should You Do When a Pipe Bursts at Home?
There’s nothing quite as alarming as discovering a burst pipe in your home. When disaster strikes, your first crucial move should be shutting off the main water supply, you’ll typically find this valve near your home’s perimeter or down in the basement. Don’t hesitate: turn that valve clockwise until it’s fully closed to stop water…
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Builder fined after boy’s skull fractured by falling pipe
A construction company and its director have been fined after a five-year-old child was injured by a falling cast-iron pipe. The incident happened on 20 July 2021 when Sage Homes Ltd was carrying out work on an extension to a house in Totton, near a local primary school. A cast-iron pipe fell onto a passing…
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Vapor Pipe Shield Earns Corrosion Innovation Award
Spring 2025 has seen exciting developments for the Vapor Pipe Shield, a patented technology from General Air Products (GAP) that protects dry and pre-action fire sprinkler systems using Cortec® Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitors (VpCI®). With an industry award and new test data in hand, the Vapor Pipe Shield is on track to forever change the…
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Pipe Relining Explained: What’s Involved in the Process?
When dealing with damaged or aging pipes, traditional pipe replacement can be expensive, time-consuming, and disruptive. Fortunately, pipe relining offers a modern, cost-effective solution that restores pipes without the need for extensive excavation. At The Relining Company, we specialize in advanced pipe relining techniques to ensure long-lasting results with minimal disruption. If you’ve ever wondered,…