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Expansion of Water: Water expands when it freezes, creating pressure within pipes.
Increased Pressure: As ice forms inside a pipe, it creates a blockage, leading to an increase in water pressure upstream.
Pipe Weakening: The pressure created by the frozen blockage can weaken the pipe structure, leading to bursts in vulnerable areas.
Thawing and Water Release: When the temperature rises, the ice thaws, and the water trapped behind the ice blockage is released with force, causing the pipe to burst.
Repeated Freezing and Thawing: Pipes subjected to repeated freezing and thawing are at a higher risk of bursting due to the cumulative stress on the pipe walls.
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