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re: Pipes frozen - question
Posted on 1/7/17 at 11:01 am to Titus Pullo
Posted on 1/7/17 at 11:01 am to Titus Pullo
Last February I noticed that the water pressure was a little lower than usual after temps below freezing for a cpl days and a snow. Not much list pressure at all, but noticeable.
I just figured it was something on the water Dept's end and it was happening to everyone else on my line. I didn't have any leaking pipes inside.
After 2_3 days when it finally started warming up and the snow melted I went outside and the PVC pipe coming off the meter had cracked. It was buried way too shallow and there was a big rock under the pipe and I guess the pipe expanded a tad and caused a hairline crack. It was enough to let the water leak for a cpl days and give me a nice little water bill.
Point being, if you notice any changes in pressure after it warms back up, do an inspection outside too. Just because you didn't have any pipes burst inside you're not totally out of the woods.
I just figured it was something on the water Dept's end and it was happening to everyone else on my line. I didn't have any leaking pipes inside.
After 2_3 days when it finally started warming up and the snow melted I went outside and the PVC pipe coming off the meter had cracked. It was buried way too shallow and there was a big rock under the pipe and I guess the pipe expanded a tad and caused a hairline crack. It was enough to let the water leak for a cpl days and give me a nice little water bill.
Point being, if you notice any changes in pressure after it warms back up, do an inspection outside too. Just because you didn't have any pipes burst inside you're not totally out of the woods.
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Posted on 1/7/17 at 11:03 am to 19
No. I can get a steady stream of water but it is still very minimal.
Posted on 1/7/17 at 11:13 am to ISEN_AG
at least you're getting one. My kitchen cold faucet is no action right now.
Posted on 1/7/17 at 11:16 am to Barf
quote:mid city as well. Everything is good except the toilets and cold water in the bathrooms.
Mid city checking in. Pier and beam, kitchen cold water is good to go, everything else is froze up tight.
Posted on 1/7/17 at 11:19 am to PeteRose
Now it's mainly air coming through
Posted on 1/7/17 at 11:22 am to ISEN_AG
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I have real small flow in all of mine. Does this mean they're good or would I have to wait until they thaw to see if they split?
If you don't see any water anywhere, that is a pretty good sign...just open them up and let them run until everything is thawed.
Posted on 1/7/17 at 11:22 am to whit
I opened up all the faucets in my house, put a hair dryer on the outside pipe for about ten minutes, came back inside to check, and the water was full blast in every sink. I probably had nothing to do with it, but I like to think I did. Wrapped the pipe outside, and now just relieved I have the modern comfort or running water again. I'm gonna terrible when the zombie apocalypse comes.
Posted on 1/7/17 at 11:23 am to ISEN_AG
At least that's something. I think it may be a long thaw since today will be cold also.
Posted on 1/7/17 at 11:37 am to PeteRose
To the OP. You're fine now if you're getting dripping. Leave open. You got lucky. Have pipe insulation installed now.
Glad it worked out.
Glad it worked out.
Posted on 1/7/17 at 11:52 am to Kreg Jennings
quote:I believe cpvc pipes are thicker and will not split - I read that on this board a couple of years ago - not a plumber, so, don't come looking to ewhip my arse if they rupture.
PVC. It's a fairly new addition to the house. Couple of years. I would have thought the contractor would have wrapped them. Think again.
Posted on 1/7/17 at 11:54 am to Spankum
quote:
will be no doubt that it is thawed.
Just happened to the kitchen sink while reading this thread. The OT is powerful.
Posted on 1/7/17 at 11:55 am to TommyDaTiger
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When mine froze in my old house once I used a blow dryer on the mane nozzle outside. shite worke
I have done this and it worked
Posted on 1/7/17 at 11:55 am to Fonzarelli
Just got full running water. No issues with bursts. Always is a nervous wait.
Posted on 1/7/17 at 12:06 pm to LSUTANGERINE
quote:He said it's a pier and beam home, you fricking retard.
If your house is on a slab you will be fine.
Posted on 1/7/17 at 12:12 pm to p0845330
mine still starting to drip slowly. finally, I can go back to focus on betting the NFL games today.
Posted on 1/7/17 at 12:16 pm to Kreg Jennings
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25 for 5 or 6 hours
How the frick did that happen? Your pipes will be fine man. Lol at Louisiana in "cold".
Posted on 1/7/17 at 12:22 pm to skinny domino
quote:
I believe cpvc pipes are thicker and will not split - I read that on this board a couple of years ago -
Not true
Posted on 1/7/17 at 12:32 pm to p0845330
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Just happened to the kitchen sink while reading this thread. The OT is powerful.
it is a little alarming when all of that shite breaks free and blows out...damn relief when you see that water flowing again, though.
Posted on 1/7/17 at 12:34 pm to RhodeDawg
Posted on 1/7/17 at 12:57 pm to Kreg Jennings
Do the pyramid styrfoam faucet covers work well? I want to put them on and forget about my faucets for the rest of the winter. Will they allow me to do that? Approx how cold do they protect against?
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