What we found
The plumbing fault
The external tap had remained full of water and could not be isolated separately inside the home, leaving the exposed pipework vulnerable during freezing weather.
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Frozen and burst outside pipe repaired in Whetstone
Extreme cold caused an outside water pipe to freeze and burst at a property in Whetstone.
What AFS did
Diagnosis and repair
AFS repaired the damaged pipework and installed an accessible internal isolation valve so the customer can shut off and drain the outside tap before future cold spells.
Useful guidance
What to watch for
Outside taps should be isolated and drained during prolonged cold conditions where the installation allows it. Remove hoses, protect exposed pipework and make sure the indoor shut-off point works.
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