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Automatic shutoff valves at major lines? There would still be smaller leaks where the minor lines would rupture, but the ruptures would not be continuously fed

Automatic shutoff valves at major lines? There would still be smaller leaks where the minor lines would rupture, but the ruptures would not be continuously fed from the upstream pipes.

beojan 9y ago
You could even have an automatic valve on every line.
- Piskvorrr 9y ago
  Perhaps, but that becomes costly, fast: first on install, but especially on inspection and maintenance.