Letting the Water Run (preventing frozen pipes)

G G · 01-16-2009, 11:24 AM

We let water run in the south all the time when it freezes.

markem · 01-16-2009, 11:29 AM

Another thing to consider is that when it gets really cold, open the cabinet doors below the sinks. This allows warmer air to get in around the pipes.

All my pipes are insulated, but since I'm in relatively warm western Oregon, I don't have any electric wraps or such for the pipes.

All you southerners - also consider turning off the water to sprinkler systems and then draining the system. Lots of people forget that in areas that don't freeze often (like some of my neighbors).

lenguamor · 01-16-2009, 01:43 PM

During the freeze over Christmas, despite my best efforts - including this measure - I had the outdoor hose bibb in front of the house freeze and burst.

This even though I shut off water to it and opened the bibb...except that the old globe valve shutoff didn't close all the way. I didn't realize it until I heard water gushing.

Thaplumbr · 01-16-2009, 05:29 PM

Just a reminder guys, if you have frost proof hydrants on your home, dont leave a hose attached to them in this kind of weather, as there is the potential for the water to freeze back into the hydrant and ruin them!
Ive got one customer who always forgets, and yesterday was the 3rd hydrant ive replaced for him in 3 yrs, and every time its been the same situation!!
Just my

!
Leroy

01-16-2009, 11:24 AM	#1
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,737 Trading: (10)	Re: Letting the Water Run (preventing frozen pipes We let water run in the south all the time when it freezes.

01-16-2009, 11:29 AM	#2
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,647 Trading: (47)	Re: Letting the Water Run (preventing frozen pipes Another thing to consider is that when it gets really cold, open the cabinet doors below the sinks. This allows warmer air to get in around the pipes. All my pipes are insulated, but since I'm in relatively warm western Oregon, I don't have any electric wraps or such for the pipes. All you southerners - also consider turning off the water to sprinkler systems and then draining the system. Lots of people forget that in areas that don't freeze often (like some of my neighbors). __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

01-16-2009, 01:43 PM	#3
lenguamor puta por Ninfas! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The 305 again! Posts: 1,030 Trading: (23)	Re: Letting the Water Run (preventing frozen pipes During the freeze over Christmas, despite my best efforts - including this measure - I had the outdoor hose bibb in front of the house freeze and burst. This even though I shut off water to it and opened the bibb...except that the old globe valve shutoff didn't close all the way. I didn't realize it until I heard water gushing. __________________

01-16-2009, 05:29 PM	#4
Thaplumbr Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Leroy Location: Jacksonville Arkansas Posts: 585 Trading: (58)	Re: Letting the Water Run (preventing frozen pipes Just a reminder guys, if you have frost proof hydrants on your home, dont leave a hose attached to them in this kind of weather, as there is the potential for the water to freeze back into the hydrant and ruin them! Ive got one customer who always forgets, and yesterday was the 3rd hydrant ive replaced for him in 3 yrs, and every time its been the same situation!! Just my ! Leroy __________________ Proud to be a TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS FAN!!