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Letting Faucets Drip
Posted on 12/27/17 at 2:37 pm
Posted on 12/27/17 at 2:37 pm
My landlord sent the complex a message telling us to let our faucets drip to avoid pipes freezing in the cold weather.
Does this really work?
Or is it just a ploy to increase payment on water bills?
I don't want to end up like that guy from yesterday with a $3,000 bill.
Does this really work?
Or is it just a ploy to increase payment on water bills?
I don't want to end up like that guy from yesterday with a $3,000 bill.
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Posted on 12/27/17 at 2:38 pm to DustyDinkleman
Yes it works. How have you made it through your entire life?
Posted on 12/27/17 at 2:39 pm to DustyDinkleman
you think letting your faucet drip overnight is going to increase your water bill to 3 grand?
Posted on 12/27/17 at 2:40 pm to DustyDinkleman
Do you know what a drip is? You think letting your faucets drip overnight is going to spike your bill more than like taking a random extra shower?
Posted on 12/27/17 at 2:40 pm to DustyDinkleman
Dumbass
Posted on 12/27/17 at 2:41 pm to DustyDinkleman
quote:
I don't want to end up like that guy from yesterday with a $3,000 bill
From a faucet dripping?
Posted on 12/27/17 at 2:41 pm to StealthCalais11
quote:
Yes it works. How have you made it through your entire life?
This
Ease up on ole baw now. I bet he can walk and chew gum at the same time
Posted on 12/27/17 at 2:41 pm to DustyDinkleman
quote:
Does this really work?
you mean, does it allow a very slow but steady amount of water to flow through the pipes to decrease the odds of them bursting in freezing weather?
Can you envision any scenario where that would "not work"?
Posted on 12/27/17 at 2:41 pm to DustyDinkleman
Yes it works.
Should you do it? No, you should be fine.
Why would it benefit the land lord? Wouldn't your water be included with your rent (standard fee), or you pay for your own utilities.
You could leave it dripping for a year and it wouldn't be $3000 of usage.
Also, you don't own the place, so it's not really your problem if pipes burst.
Should you do it? No, you should be fine.
Why would it benefit the land lord? Wouldn't your water be included with your rent (standard fee), or you pay for your own utilities.
You could leave it dripping for a year and it wouldn't be $3000 of usage.
Also, you don't own the place, so it's not really your problem if pipes burst.
Posted on 12/27/17 at 2:42 pm to DustyDinkleman
quote:
Does this really work?
which freezes faster? Rushing rivers or stagnate ponds?
This post was edited on 12/27/17 at 3:07 pm
Posted on 12/27/17 at 2:42 pm to DustyDinkleman
Posted on 12/27/17 at 2:42 pm to DustyDinkleman
Make sure you leave a light on too. I would hate for your electricity to freeze up.
Posted on 12/27/17 at 2:43 pm to WG_Dawg
quote:
Can you envision any scenario where that would "not work"?
Day after Tomorrow scenario?
Posted on 12/27/17 at 2:44 pm to DustyDinkleman
At least you realize your limitations and have continued to rent. Homeownership probably will be out of your reach for sometime from both a cognitive and financial perspective.
Posted on 12/27/17 at 2:44 pm to DustyDinkleman
Letting them drip avoids the expansion of the freezing water. So, yes it works. You shouldn't have to worry about this unless you are dealing with a hard freeze 20 and below. Just dipping below 32 isn't goinf to cause pipes to burst.
Posted on 12/27/17 at 2:46 pm to DustyDinkleman
It's a good tip but I take it one step further and run my sprinklers between 4 and 5 AM. Does it create a hazard because I point the stems toward the street? Of course not. The kids and commuters love it.
Posted on 12/27/17 at 2:47 pm to WG_Dawg
quote:
Can you envision any scenario where that would "not work"?
Dennis Quaid already did...
Posted on 12/27/17 at 2:48 pm to DustyDinkleman
This guy cancels out your vote
This post was edited on 12/27/17 at 2:49 pm
Posted on 12/27/17 at 2:49 pm to DustyDinkleman
And this is why you have a landlord. da
Posted on 12/27/17 at 2:54 pm to DustyDinkleman
I left my kitchen sink running wide open for 3 weeks in BR. Water bill barely changed
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