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manfredo

manfredo

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@Rsawr

I just got baked and my thoughts turned to your frozen pipes. Most of the time if it's a light freeze they will thaw out undamaged, but you should be prepared "just in case", and work to correct the problem....So you don't wind up with a flood at some point.

Sometimes when a freeze occurs, a pipe or fitting can split or break, and then later when it thaws, start leaking...So it's best to get it thawed while you are home if possible...or shut your water supply off if no one will be home, like if you go to work and no one will be there.

Then figure out why it froze. You should be able to correct it. Is the basement cold? Is the kitchen on a crawlspace? Maybe just wrapping the pipe will take care of it, or maybe you need some freeze tape.

I know around here there are programs that they will come out and assess your homes insulation and then there are programs to get it improved, often for free. Energy audits, etc.

I just had a hose bib freeze and get damaged. Luckily it didn't leak into the house, but I have seen that happen. Here's another "rule". Never leave a garden hose connected to an outdoor hose bib in the winter, even if it's a freeze proof bib. It can and will break the pipes easily...The hose freezes and then the ice travels.

Not trying to scare you...Just trying to save you a flood!!
 
shrxhky420

shrxhky420

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manfredo said:
@Rsawr

I just got baked and my thoughts turned to your frozen pipes. Most of the time if it's a light freeze they will thaw out undamaged, but you should be prepared "just in case", and work to correct the problem....So you don't wind up with a flood at some point.

Sometimes when a freeze occurs, a pipe or fitting can split or break, and then later when it thaws, start leaking...So it's best to get it thawed while you are home if possible...or shut your water supply off if no one will be home, like if you go to work and no one will be there.

Then figure out why it froze. You should be able to correct it. Is the basement cold? Is the kitchen on a crawlspace? Maybe just wrapping the pipe will take care of it, or maybe you need some freeze tape.

I know around here there are programs that they will come out and assess your homes insulation and then there are programs to get it improved, often for free. Energy audits, etc.

I just had a hose bib freeze and get damaged. Luckily it didn't leak into the house, but I have seen that happen. Here's another "rule". Never leave a garden hose connected to an outdoor hose bib in the winter, even if it's a freeze proof bib. It can and will break the pipes easily...The hose freezes and then the ice travels.

Not trying to scare you...Just trying to save you a flood!!
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I got attacked by roots. Leak fixed but still a lot to do

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SH420
 
Rsawr

Rsawr

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manfredo said:
@Rsawr

I just got baked and my thoughts turned to your frozen pipes. Most of the time if it's a light freeze they will thaw out undamaged, but you should be prepared "just in case", and work to correct the problem....So you don't wind up with a flood at some point.

Sometimes when a freeze occurs, a pipe or fitting can split or break, and then later when it thaws, start leaking...So it's best to get it thawed while you are home if possible...or shut your water supply off if no one will be home, like if you go to work and no one will be there.

Then figure out why it froze. You should be able to correct it. Is the basement cold? Is the kitchen on a crawlspace? Maybe just wrapping the pipe will take care of it, or maybe you need some freeze tape.

I know around here there are programs that they will come out and assess your homes insulation and then there are programs to get it improved, often for free. Energy audits, etc.

I just had a hose bib freeze and get damaged. Luckily it didn't leak into the house, but I have seen that happen. Here's another "rule". Never leave a garden hose connected to an outdoor hose bib in the winter, even if it's a freeze proof bib. It can and will break the pipes easily...The hose freezes and then the ice travels.

Not trying to scare you...Just trying to save you a flood!!
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I know exactly why it freezes, and where it does so. Unfortunately it is blocked off to someone without power tools and knowledge of where to cut without hitting potential electrical wires. It slipped my mind when it warmed up, as these things often do!! It is behind my kitchen cabinet against the cold side of the house that never gets sun. Only pipe that freezes. Everything else is insulated, or interior. Even basement stays running, as it is open to the furnace heat. I am hoping sone plumber types can knock the cabinet back off and wrap some foam around it!!

My mom taught me the hose trick. I didnt know anti freeze ones existed. We had some ancient rusty device that probably had tetanus flowing in equal amounts to water, bleeech, poor garden.
 
Laughing Grass

Laughing Grass

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I’m in love. It’s a lot more fun to drive than the crv

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manfredo said:
I love it!! A nice big nav screen right there!! Looks nice and user friendly, unlike the dash on my Accord. Enjoy your new ride!!!
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thanks! It’s only three years newer than my old car but the tech is such a big upgrade. Also has a Bose 12 speaker audio system that sounds great.


Singlemalt said:
what is a "digitized road"?
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I was still in the dealer parking lot
 
DarkWeb

DarkWeb

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Rsawr said:
I know exactly why it freezes, and where it does so. Unfortunately it is blocked off to someone without power tools and knowledge of where to cut without hitting potential electrical wires. It slipped my mind when it warmed up, as these things often do!! It is behind my kitchen cabinet against the cold side of the house that never gets sun. Only pipe that freezes. Everything else is insulated, or interior. Even basement stays running, as it is open to the furnace heat. I am hoping sone plumber types can knock the cabinet back off and wrap some foam around it!!

My mom taught me the hose trick. I didnt know anti freeze ones existed. We had some ancient rusty device that probably had tetanus flowing in equal amounts to water, bleeech, poor garden.
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Can you open the cabinet doors so some warm air can at least get closer to the pipe?
 
Offmymeds

Offmymeds

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Good AM. Thanks to all for the condolences.

Let's have a happy, productive, & joyful Saturday
Laughing Grass said:
I’m in love. It’s a lot more fun to drive than the crv

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thanks! It’s only three years newer than my old car but the tech is such a big upgrade. Also has a Bose 12 speaker audio system that sounds great.




I was still in the dealer parking lot
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Those tinted windows go with the car color. Cool and laid back. Nice wheels too for a little jazz. Congrats on the new ride.
 
GreatwhiteNorth

GreatwhiteNorth

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Laughing Grass said:
I’m in love. It’s a lot more fun to drive than the crv

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thanks! It’s only three years newer than my old car but the tech is such a big upgrade. Also has a Bose 12 speaker audio system that sounds great.
I was still in the dealer parking lot
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Really good looking car!
Congrats

Rsawr said:
Yup, cabinets open, and I hiked the heat a few degrees this morning. I am used to this old house song and dance. My old bathroom used to do this same thing on similar days o_O
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If you're looking at a particularly cold and/or prolonged spell you might consider opening the cabinet doors & placing a fan to circulate some air under there too.

Edit: Keep in mind this is a temporary fix until you can have it correctly insulated.
 
Singlemalt

Singlemalt

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Rsawr said:
I know exactly why it freezes, and where it does so. Unfortunately it is blocked off to someone without power tools and knowledge of where to cut without hitting potential electrical wires. It slipped my mind when it warmed up, as these things often do!! It is behind my kitchen cabinet against the cold side of the house that never gets sun. Only pipe that freezes. Everything else is insulated, or interior. Even basement stays running, as it is open to the furnace heat. I am hoping sone plumber types can knock the cabinet back off and wrap some foam around it!!

My mom taught me the hose trick. I didnt know anti freeze ones existed. We had some ancient rusty device that probably had tetanus flowing in equal amounts to water, bleeech, poor garden.
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Until then put a small electric space heater in the cabinet(that has a thermostat)
 
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