re: Power just went out and city water is out

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pipes are frozen

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Stout, I know it isn't practical in louisiana especially in LC, but heat tracing pipes under houses is worth the trouble. Peace of mind on those 2-3 frozen nights per year.

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Should I just leave the faucets open or turn off at the main?

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Slow, you aren't far from me. It's a city water issue apparently. I'm still turning off my main only because I may leave but I'd leave open a faucet at least if you're staying to let pressure off if the system.

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My wife, newborn son, and I are stuck at the hospital since he was delivered on Sunday

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I'd stay as long as possible. Congrats

you have 1 flush

make it count

We are likely until tomorrow. Must be city wide water issue because hospital is out too

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Will my toilets flush? Didn't try this am after 4am

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Once.

I have one toilet downstairs still flushing because it's directly below the water heater that is upstairs so there's enough pressure on it to flush.

I was worried the exit pipe may be frozen lol.

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I was worried the exit pipe may be frozen lol.

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That'd take a lot of shite... Literally

No water pressure on drain pipes to freeze them completely. Sludge in the pipe might freeze some but it'll flush

Friend,

You know you are always welcome to join us. We have a brilliant fire going this morning. We just finished some smoked kippers and caviar for breakfast.

Next time remember this trick Mother taught me long ago. Rather than waste water by running it, turn off the water at the street just before bedtime. By the time you will need water again in the morning, the threat of frozen pipes is usually gone and you can turn back on the water. I have never understood why all the weathermen have said to run your water. It is a terrible idea and does not work well for really hard freezes.

As always, our prayers go with you.

Yours,
TulaneLSU

and now Shreveport doesn’t have power

frick