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re: Letting Faucets Drip
Posted on 12/27/17 at 3:44 pm to DustyDinkleman
Posted on 12/27/17 at 3:44 pm to DustyDinkleman
I think we can pretty much all agree TC has no idea how to change a flat tire, right?
This post was edited on 12/27/17 at 3:48 pm
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Posted on 12/27/17 at 3:51 pm to DustyDinkleman
Your post and questions made me laugh.
Posted on 12/27/17 at 3:52 pm to Btrtigerfan
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Make sure you leave a light on too. I would hate for your electricity to freeze up.
Posted on 12/27/17 at 3:52 pm to TeddyPadillac
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It works for Niagara Falls.
Right. Most people think you're supposed to do this because they say running water won't freeze. The real reason is that the water in the underground pipes is warmer than the water in exposed pipes, so letting the faucet drip is slowly bringing the warmer water into the exposed pipes.
Posted on 12/27/17 at 3:56 pm to momentoftruth87
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Also, you don't own the place, so it's not really your problem if pipes burst.
This is what's wrong with our country today.
This post was edited on 12/27/17 at 3:57 pm
Posted on 12/27/17 at 4:01 pm to DustyDinkleman
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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?
You can't be serious with these questions.
Posted on 12/27/17 at 4:04 pm to DustyDinkleman
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My landlord sent the complex a message telling us to let our faucets drip to avoid pipes freezing in the cold weather.
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Does this really work?
If you are referring to the first statement, yes it can provided the flow is adequate to avoid freezing. For south Louisiana, that is a pretty small flow.
If you mean does the obvious troll really invite reactionary posts, apparently it does really work
Posted on 12/27/17 at 4:11 pm to Gnar Cat21
quote:Jesus Christ there are some stupid in this world
you think letting your faucet drip overnight is going to increase your water bill to 3 grand?
Posted on 12/27/17 at 4:19 pm to DustyDinkleman
Troll or not, the OP made me seriously lol
Posted on 12/27/17 at 4:24 pm to DustyDinkleman
Do you even enthalpy bro?
Posted on 12/27/17 at 4:29 pm to Michael T Tiger
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This is what's wrong with our country today.
First of all, I was being facetious.
Secondly, I have done more than enough for this country.
Third, I'm not wrong. A land lord should ensure that his plumbing is up to date and no issues. He could easily insulate or upgrade if this is an issue. It's easy to do as a renter, so I can see where you think my comment was a dickhead statement. Also, I have done this before when I rented.
Fourth, the OP is in Louisiana. I know there is just as much risk there with cold weather as anywhere, but I'm in Illinois and it was -1 this morning and currently 9. I don't do this at my house because I know that my house is fine.
Also, like I said you can let a dribble out for a whole year and you wouldn't incur a $3000 bill.
Sry I offended you, but I'm not one of these people you think I am.
Posted on 12/27/17 at 4:56 pm to LittleJerrySeinfield
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Right. Most people think you're supposed to do this because they say running water won't freeze. The real reason is that the water in the underground pipes is warmer than the water in exposed pipes, so letting the faucet drip is slowly bringing the warmer water into the exposed pipes.
A dripping faucet isn't going to move enough water to keep warmer water from the supply in the lines. That tiny bit of water being turned over is going to chill in a heartbeat. You run a drip so the faucet valve is slightly open when the temperatures are expected to drop. On the upstream side of the frozen plug, the valve to the main is open and ice can push water back into the main to relieve pressure. On the downstream side of the frozen plug is where your faucet is and you crack that open a little so the ice can push water out the faucet to relieve pressure.
I've had the lines going to dripping faucets freeze solid before, but they luckily didn't break because the faucet was open.
This post was edited on 12/27/17 at 5:01 pm
Posted on 12/27/17 at 5:11 pm to DustyDinkleman
Don't do it!
It is a scam by the apartment complex. I know an ole baw doing 25 to life in Angola for leaving the faucet dripping in his apartment.
It is a scam by the apartment complex. I know an ole baw doing 25 to life in Angola for leaving the faucet dripping in his apartment.
Posted on 12/27/17 at 5:18 pm to GoCrazyAuburn
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You think letting your faucets drip overnight is going to spike your bill more than like taking a random extra shower?
Fun fact, I had a buddy in high school that used to charge his GF for taking showers at his place. He would keep a notebook with how many\much showers\food\electricity she used and present her with a bill at the end of the month. She left him rather quickly
Posted on 12/27/17 at 5:21 pm to OceanMan
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Why would your landlord try and trick you into increasing your water bill? Does he also own the local water company?
Posted on 12/27/17 at 5:22 pm to shawnlsu
Your friend sounds like a douche
Posted on 12/27/17 at 5:23 pm to DustyDinkleman
Some of you would be in a world of shite (and broken pipes) if you ever had to live where it actually gets cold.
Posted on 12/27/17 at 5:24 pm to DustyDinkleman
Posted on 12/27/17 at 5:30 pm to momentoftruth87
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Also, you don't own the place, so it's not really your problem if pipes burst.
I mean, yeah, it most certainly is his problem if the pipes bust. He may not be financially responsible, but it's going to be an epic inconvenience.
Posted on 12/27/17 at 5:34 pm to Ed Osteen
He is and a cheap MFer to boot
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