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re: What temperature do pipes usually thaw?
Posted on 1/19/18 at 2:44 pm to Boudreaux35
Posted on 1/19/18 at 2:44 pm to Boudreaux35
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For a multi-unit building, I would have to think there is a valve for each unit.
The water bill at this property is just split evenly 6 ways to all the apartments. So that tells me it probably just comes in one way and is diverted after the meter.
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Posted on 1/19/18 at 2:46 pm to jlovel7
Pay your bill on time, deadbeat.
Posted on 1/19/18 at 2:48 pm to jlovel7
Depends on how far into the system the frozen section has occurred. If far into the system....it'll be insulated from the outside temperature and take longer to thaw. If you're able to run water, even at a drip...the passing water will be warmer than the frozen section and the heat will transfer and make the thawing process go faster.
Posted on 1/19/18 at 2:48 pm to jlovel7
Does anyone in your area even have water to begin with? I haven't had water since yesterday a.m. due to the city issues.
Posted on 1/19/18 at 2:49 pm to Deep Purple Haze
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unthaw
my ex-wife used to say "de-thaw"........
This post was edited on 1/19/18 at 2:50 pm
Posted on 1/19/18 at 2:50 pm to TigerGrl73
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Does anyone in your area even have water to begin with? I haven't had water since yesterday a.m. due to the city issues
I have no idea but my property manager hasn't indicated to me that it's a building wide issue. I'm not really convinced they're all the brightest bulbs.
Posted on 1/19/18 at 2:50 pm to X123F45
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If I told you 32º, would your head explode?
It would send a chill down my spine.
Posted on 1/19/18 at 2:54 pm to jlovel7
Have you checked more than one fixture?
If it's just one fixture, try unscrewing the strainer on the end of the sink faucet. It has a screen on it. When ice goes through the pipe it loosens up rust and debris stuck in the pipe and will clog the faucet strainer especially on an older plumbing system.
If it's more than one, I am puzzled. It should definitely be thawed in the 50's.
If it's just one fixture, try unscrewing the strainer on the end of the sink faucet. It has a screen on it. When ice goes through the pipe it loosens up rust and debris stuck in the pipe and will clog the faucet strainer especially on an older plumbing system.
If it's more than one, I am puzzled. It should definitely be thawed in the 50's.
Posted on 1/19/18 at 2:57 pm to teambooyah
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Have you checked more than one fixture?
It's everything. Both sinks, toilet, shower.
Posted on 1/19/18 at 3:00 pm to teambooyah
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If it's more than one, I am puzzled. It should definitely be thawed in the 50's.
Thanks. I'll start pressing the issue. Clearly ice doesn't magically liquefy all at once at 33 degrees. I just needed to know about how long that process usually takes. Seems like either the plumbers fricked up when they were fixing the busted lines or maybe the city is having issues in my neighborhood.
Posted on 1/19/18 at 3:01 pm to TigerGrl73
When you saw the leak, was it just ice, or was water coming out?
Did they repair all the leaks, or is another apartment about to accumulate several feet of water?
Did they repair all the leaks, or is another apartment about to accumulate several feet of water?
Posted on 1/19/18 at 3:02 pm to colorchangintiger
All it takes is 1 BTU
Posted on 1/19/18 at 3:47 pm to wartiger2004
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All it takes is 1 BTU
wut
Posted on 1/19/18 at 4:08 pm to jlovel7
It sounds like you live at El Cid.
Posted on 1/19/18 at 4:23 pm to TheFonz
<—- El Cid Alum from late 80’s.
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