Water pipes burst during winter season.

Bipina Poudel

4 years ago

Water pipes burst during winter season.why?

1 Answer

Bipina Poudel

4 years ago

In winter season, the atmospheric temperature may fall below 0°C. This causes water to freeze in water-supply pipes. Water expands and occupies larger volume when it freezes. This exerts force on these water pipes burst during winter season.

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