- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Coaching Changes
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
PSA for prolonged freezing temps and outdoor tankless water heaters
Posted on 1/22/26 at 4:44 pm
Posted on 1/22/26 at 4:44 pm
Make sure the pipes coming out of your house into the unit and back out of the unit and into your house are insulated. I found out the hard way years ago they weren’t. Had to gently thaw them with propane burner for a turkey fryer.
I later wrapped them pipe insulation and packed more OC fiber insulation around them. No problem since.
Just FYI.
I later wrapped them pipe insulation and packed more OC fiber insulation around them. No problem since.
Just FYI.
9
Posted on 1/22/26 at 4:45 pm to SquatchDawg
don't worry, I'll keep your mom's pipes warm
Posted on 1/22/26 at 4:47 pm to Ping Pong
quote:
I'll keep your mom's pipes warm
Posted on 1/22/26 at 4:47 pm to Ping Pong
quote:
don't worry, I'll keep your mom's pipes warm
And your mom will keep my pipe warm
Posted on 1/22/26 at 4:49 pm to Ping Pong
This post was intended for those with homes that don’t have wheels or underpinning.
TYFYS
TYFYS
Posted on 1/22/26 at 4:58 pm to SquatchDawg
quote:
PSA for prolonged freezing temps and outdoor tankless water heaters
I would hate to be the guy who has to repair those if they go bad. It is definitely a tankless job....
Posted on 1/22/26 at 4:59 pm to SquatchDawg
USAA texted me to remind me not to use gas generators indoors. Passing it along.
Posted on 1/22/26 at 5:00 pm to Ping Pong
quote:
don't worry, I'll keep your mom's pipes warm
You must be a Democrat as they don't know biology as well.
Posted on 1/22/26 at 5:01 pm to SquatchDawg
subtle I have running water brag
Posted on 1/22/26 at 5:05 pm to GreenRockTiger
If just one child is saved because of my useful notice - it’s worth all of the abuse I’ll get in this thread.
Posted on 1/22/26 at 5:05 pm to SquatchDawg
And keep space heaters away from rugs, curtains, bedding, etc.
Posted on 1/22/26 at 5:06 pm to SquatchDawg
quote:
If just one child is saved because of my useful notice - it’s worth all of the abuse I’ll get in this thread.
Because of no hot water? Drama Queen!
My post will save a life.
Posted on 1/22/26 at 5:12 pm to LSUGrad9295
quote:
I would hate to be the guy who has to repair those if they go bad. It is definitely a tankless job....
ISWYDT
real answer: drain the whole house and go on vacation, profit
Posted on 1/22/26 at 5:13 pm to SquatchDawg
Why would it be outside?
Mine are in garage
Mine are in garage
Posted on 1/22/26 at 5:19 pm to Cosmo
The tank WH was against a wall in an unfinished basement so we had to move it outside when we finished the basement and went to a gas tankless. That’s where the gas and water lines were so it was the easiest path.
For the baws that read this, a basement is an area under the main floor of your house due to having a lot that has an elevation change from one side of your house to another….thus providing extra space.
For the baws that read this, a basement is an area under the main floor of your house due to having a lot that has an elevation change from one side of your house to another….thus providing extra space.
This post was edited on 1/22/26 at 5:35 pm
Posted on 1/22/26 at 5:31 pm to SquatchDawg
Yes they will freeze up. A couple of years ago we took a hair dryer to them for about 10 mins each and they became unfrozen. Once it opens up leaving them running for awhile
Posted on 1/22/26 at 6:12 pm to SquatchDawg
It’ll literally be below freezing for a handful of hours. Geez.
Posted on 1/22/26 at 6:48 pm to SquatchDawg
I'm a plumber.....why would you not have insulated your incoming supply that is exposed to the elements from the get go? Don't be that guy. Use common sense.
Posted on 1/22/26 at 6:53 pm to UKWildcats
quote:
I'm a plumber.....why would you not have insulated your incoming supply that is exposed to the elements from the get go? Don't be that guy. Use common sense.
Why didn’t the plumber?
Posted on 1/22/26 at 6:54 pm to BabyTac
Depends on where you live Einstein. Geez.
Page 1 of 2
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News