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To properly fix a broken main water line you will need to have a professional plumber from Holloway Plumbing complete the repairs. Fixing a broken water main line consists of quickly applying epoxy to the areas of the pipe that are cracked. The epoxy will start drying within one to two minutes once applied and takes about an hour to completely harden.
Main water lines typically break due to excessive or uneven high water pressure. Most pipes and faucets can only handle a certain level of water pressure before they will start to leak. If you suspect that your main water line has a break or your water pressure may be too high, have a certified plumber from Holloway Plumbing inspect your main water line.
The amount of time it takes to fix a main water line break depends on the size of the break, where the break is located, and what type of environment it is in. Where the break is located is the most crucial aspect. With that said, water main breaks generally take around four to eight hours to repair. If your main water line has broken, call Holloway Plumbing immediately to make the proper repairs.
Yes, a water main can break. Signs that your water main may have a break include an unexplained puddle of water (usually underneath a sink or on the floor), random puddles of water in or around your yard, and water flooding in your street. If you notice any of these types of puddles in or around your property, call Holloway Plumbing right away.
To properly locate a water main leak, you will most likely need a certified plumber from Holloway Plumbing to do so. Your Holloway Plumbing plumber will locate your meter and check the leak indicator to see if it is moving. If the dial is in fact moving, it is very likely that you have a water main leak.
Main water lines are typically at least three feet below ground and not apparent to the eye. Water supply lines connect your household plumbing to the local community water supply lines (or to a well in more rural areas). If you are attempting to locate where your main water line is, or you suspect you may have a break in your main water line, call Holloway Plumbing to have a certified plumber dispatched to precisely locate where your main water line is.
There are endless signs and symptoms to signal that your main water line may have a clog or break and in serious need of professional attention. The lines begin to blur a bit more on whether your water line is in need of repair or replacement. You will need a trusted Holloway Plumbing plumbing expert to determine whether repair or replacement is appropriate for the condition of your water main pipe. With that said, the following are signs that your water line will require professional attention:
There are endless signs and symptoms to signal that your main water line may have a clog or break and in serious need of professional attention. The lines begin to blur a bit more on whether your water line is in need of repair or replacement. You will need a trusted Holloway Plumbing plumbing expert to determine whether repair or replacement is appropriate for the condition of your water main pipe. With that said, the following are signs that your water line will require professional attention:
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