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Default Leaking Pipes Joints

On Sat, 18 Mar 2017 10:11:26 -0500, philo wrote:



That was the first thing I thought.

120 PSI is insane


What this idiot dont realize is that if there is a huge fire in the
area, the water pressure will drop while the Fire Dept has open
hydrants. As soon as they shut the last hydrant, that pressure will
increase to over 200psi for a few seconds. At that time, weak pipes will
balloon, weak joints will explode apart, wash machine hoses will
rupture, valves will fail, toilet tanks may shatter, and water heaters &
boiler tanks may explode if the PRV is not working properly.