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  • Dec 9, 2007, 01:15 PM
    tmuss70
    Water pressure burst pipe?
    Is it possible if when you shut service off at the meter and then turn it back on too quickly,it can cause your line to burst?
  • Dec 9, 2007, 08:43 PM
    ballengerb1
    The pipes should not burst from normal house pressure of 40-45 psi but we don't know your pressure. Also, a weaken pipe from age or corrsion could be holding water but just at the point where it is ready to burst, that pipe can blow open when you open/close the main but not pipes in good condition.
  • Dec 10, 2007, 06:47 AM
    speedball1
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by tmuss70
    Is it possible if when you shut service off at the meter and then turn it back on too quickly,it can cause your line to burst?

    No! 3/4" Schedule #40 PVC will withstand 240 PSI before it will burst. Regards, Tom

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