PhilosipherStoned Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Or crack. I mean I'll call it a W even if you give me another freak blizzard as long as I dont have to deal with that... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinkica Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 bar har har haryuken. wargarble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomicinumatt Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 6 hours ago, PhilosipherStoned said: Or crack. I mean I'll call it a W even if you give me another freak blizzard as long as I dont have to deal with that... Let the water run lightly while you are at risk of them freezing. This will help to keep that from happening 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
André Toulon Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 I had pipes bust once and I'll never let it happen again if possible. Luckily it was in a trailer and the pipes were above ground. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1pooh4u Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Leave your faucets slightly on. It’s annoying to hear the drip sometimes but it can save you a huge headache. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mix Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Fucking nightmare, that is... Run the water like every one says. Also, shut off the water to outside faucets and drain them. Insulate any above ground pipes outside and in the garage, basement, or attic. Good luck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilosipherStoned Posted December 24, 2022 Author Share Posted December 24, 2022 (edited) 16 hours ago, atomicinumatt said: Let the water run lightly while you are at risk of them freezing. This will help to keep that from happening I always do that. Didn't help me this time with single digit temps dipping below 0 with the wind chill.The earlier plumbing work I had done probably wasn;t insulated enough either. I have to work tomorrow so I'm going to have to call some handyman friends and I'm going to try to have a family member that isnt doing anything else productive sit at the house as temps finally make it above freezing here for a little bit. I'm pretty sure my main water supply pipe is frozen and that's it but idk... The main reason for the 'let your faucets drip psa even though it does help prevent freezing is for pressure reasons as this guy demonstrates below. When the ice blockage forms pressure builds so even if you don't have running water leaving your faucets open will let that built up pressure escape. Forget not having water until the pipes are unfrozen because it's the least of your worries if you keep your faucets closed and allow that pressure to build up. It's nerve wracking either way. won't know if a pipe cracked or burst until the shit thaws or you thaw it manually. The longer your pipes are frozen the worse off they are as well. 😪 Edited December 24, 2022 by PhilosipherStoned 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1pooh4u Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 9 hours ago, PhilosipherStoned said: I always do that. Didn't help me this time with single digit temps dipping below 0 with the wind chill.The earlier plumbing work I had done probably wasn;t insulated enough either. I have to work tomorrow so I'm going to have to call some handyman friends and I'm going to try to have a family member that isnt doing anything else productive sit at the house as temps finally make it above freezing here for a little bit. I'm pretty sure my main water supply pipe is frozen and that's it but idk... The main reason for the 'let your faucets drip psa even though it does help prevent freezing is for pressure reasons as this guy demonstrates below. When the ice blockage forms pressure builds so even if you don't have running water leaving your faucets open will let that built up pressure escape. Forget not having water until the pipes are unfrozen because it's the least of your worries if you keep your faucets closed and allow that pressure to build up. It's nerve wracking either way. won't know if a pipe cracked or burst until the shit thaws or you thaw it manually. The longer your pipes are frozen the worse off they are as well. 😪 Yeah it’s a special type of cold. It’s feels like -8 rn where I am and my kitchen is the problem the pipes aren’t insulated well at all but I’ve never had a problem as long as I leave it running a little. Hopefully it stays that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilosipherStoned Posted December 24, 2022 Author Share Posted December 24, 2022 I got water pressure back just now but I'm going to take it slow especially with the hot water. I have a good amount of hours to work with before temps go under freezing this evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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