Can PVC plastic water pipes freeze and burst?

Question

Can plastic water pipes freeze and burst?

Can PVC plastic water pipes freeze and burst in the winter?

Answer 1

Yes PVC pipes will burst if you don't keep them from freezing. Insulate the PVC pipes if you didn't already and apply heat tape to the pipes.

Keep the water dripping on a slow stream to prevent your pipes bursting on really cold days and nights.