Researchers at the University of Sheffield in the U.K. developed small robots called "Pipebots" that can travel inside water ...

For most single-family homes, ... Water pipes in unheated basements or along exterior walls should be insulated against the cold, either with insulation or products like pipe sleeves or heat tape.

CINCINNATI — Single-digit temperatures and colder wind chills are bursting pipes and water mains. With cold temperatures sticking around, water works crews and plumbers have their work cut out ...

As temperatures dip into the single digits in Milwaukee, ... (414) 286-8000 to report frozen pipes or a frozen water meter, which is often located in the basement.

If a pipe breaks, you'll need to shut off the water to your house to minimize damage. In most single-family homes, the valve is in the basement or crawl space, on a wall facing the street.

The problem I see with one pipe hot water systems, vintage or modern, is the water temperature drop in the supply/return main. Let’s say water leaves the boiler at 180°F. In a two pipe hot water ...

Southern Water has tested Origin No Dig, a food-grade calcium carbonate solution that is injected into pipes to locate and seal leaks. This technology has slashed the average repair time for suitable ...