When a leak develops at a threaded joint of pipe, one of the most likely suspects is a fractured or ruptured pipe. Fractures often occur at the end of a length of pipe because of strain imposed by vibration of water hammer. It occurs at the end of the pipe because the wall thickness is decreased and weakened by threading. These are just some of the causes of pipe failures. Question: 1. how to exactly locate a pipe leak so that it can be prevented and will not damage the fixtures.

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When a leak develops at a threaded joint of pipe, one of the most likely suspects is a fractured or ruptured pipe. Fractures often occur at the end of a length of pipe because of strain imposed by vibration of water hammer. It occurs at the end of the pipe because the wall thickness is decreased and weakened by threading. These are just some of the causes of pipe failures.

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1. how to exactly locate a pipe leak so that it can be prevented and will not damage the fixtures.

 

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