frigophobia ?

[Chesslike]

Is there anything that can be done to help the iced up pipes thaw?  Mine are frozen and I need to use the bathroom a lot (a wonderful side effect of the pregnancy) and after a short while it's going to be a problem.  I've got the faucets open and am patiently waiting but soon I won't be able to be so patient.  I'd also love to take a shower.

Oh yeah and how can I tell if a pipe busts?

If you go out to your garage and see this, there is a pretty good chance you might have a burst pipe:

[Wrightwood]

The one in your note or on the WW weather site or any you might know that can be put into my home page msn.com or om the desktop?  Thanks  it took me a while to find the replies

The "New" WrightwoodCalif.com Weather page includes all the details:
http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/weather.html

[makgirl]

charlene that's because most weather charts do not originate from Wrightwood.

Which chart are you wanting to keep on your desktop?
This one?

Yes, Yes, I want that one, how do we get it???

[makgirl]

got it- thanks!

[KWBoy]

I ran a new water line and faucet to the front and I just went out and there is a huge puddle out front Guess I'm going to be needing some insulation on that pipe 

[ForestGal]

Still no running water - should I call the water co.?
Plus, the drain for my forced air furnace is frozen, so the heater won't heat.  I've been out there with an extention cord and the hair dryer, trying to thaw it out.  That has always worked before, but it's still clogged.  I just built a fire in my fireplace, hoping that it will warm up the attic space (single story house).
I'm not panicking quite yet, but I'm getting on the verge.  Any more suggestions?

[Nick]

The problem is not while the pipes are frozen. The problem arises when the pipes thaw out. If your pipes have froze, you need to keep an eye on them when they thaw out to see if they have cracked. Besides the obvious of looking at your pipes to see if they are cracked you can also look at your meter once it warms up and see if the meter is running even though you have no outlets open.

[storm]

sorry that i didn't figure this out--how do i get that weather graphic onto my desktop so that it magically appears there whenever my laptop is on?  is this possible?

[charlene]

yes this is what I would like to know as well I went to the weatyher page but it does not tell us if we can keep it on our home page.

[makgirl]

go to the live weather page and right click anywhere and "set as desktop item" that worked for me

[Wrightwood]

go to the live weather page and right click anywhere and "set as desktop item" that worked for me

That basically will work by setting it as your desktop but you are not going to get current data. The static image will not refresh automatically. It should refresh each time you reboot.

Side note: Direct linking to the image with auto refershing would not be permitted as it would suck up bandwith big time.

[charlene]

thanks I guess we were looking for something that would up date  oh well another question??  I would like to download a picture for my message  I click on the blank picture left of the message  it says go to my pictures  but how do I get one of my pictures into this forum site?

[KWBoy]

Go here to learn to post photos 

http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/forum/index.php/topic,1897.0.html

[charlene]

Thanks, I tried but I guess my pictures are too big, I'll stick with the genericone.
Back to Frigophobia. I still have no hot water in spite of turning up the heat to sona level.  Do I need to do anything else? cant get heater into water heater closet.

[Nolena]

Sounds like the pipe which supplies your hot water heater with water could be frozen. This would branch off from the one which supplies cold water. It's probably outside your water heater closet somewhere.

[MazzyStar]

I can't get any water at all still and can't flush my toilets either.  I'm a bit uncomfortable.

[Freighthauler]

Well that was interesting reading this thread.
I went to Ace Hardware and EVERYONE was buying insulation for the pipes.
This morning the water did not work. I went to Rite Aid and bought a hair dryer, then came home and proceded to warm up the exposed section of pipe and it thawed out in about 20 mins. I have a 4 inch section of pipe that is exposed right were the main valve is. Well the water works and now I'm leaving it drip. The temp on my desktop says it's a warm 32 degrees outside at 3:30 pm. Also had the ol husky inside last night.

[MazzyStar]

I don't know what else to do.  My pipe is well insulated so it shouldn't be frozen and certainly shouldn't have stayed frozen this long.  Not being able to flush the toilet is bothering me.  There is water in there but it won't flush down.  I have a call into CFord Plumbing so hopefully they can help me figure out what to do. 

I could go to L.A. to see my mother and stay overnight there but I hate the idea of driving that long and driving home in the dark tomorrow night.  I also don't like the idea of not being here to see what happens with the water.

[Freighthauler]

I don't know what else to do.  My pipe is well insulated so it shouldn't be frozen and certainly shouldn't have stayed frozen this long.  Not being able to flush the toilet is bothering me.  There is water in there but it won't flush down.  I have a call into CFord Plumbing so hopefully they can help me figure out what to do. 

I could go to L.A. to see my mother and stay overnight there but I hate the idea of driving that long and driving home in the dark tomorrow night.  I also don't like the idea of not being here to see what happens with the water.

Go down to the water store in Phelan next to the hardware and buy a couple of 5 gallon water jugs and use the water for the toilet.

Or go to Jensens and buy a bunch of 1 gallon bottles at 1.30 a gallon.

The water tank on the toilet is about 2 gallons

[MtnDude]

sorry that i didn't figure this out--how do i get that weather graphic onto my desktop so that it magically appears there whenever my laptop is on?  is this possible?

If you're using a Mac,  Click on the Dashboard icon....the weather Widget will appear (when Windows Vista is eventually released....they will be called Gadgets  ). Click on the bottom right corner....enter the zip code...click done....now you will have the current temperature, and a complete 5-day forecast at your finger tips ....whenever you want it.

Man....I can't wait for the iPhone!!!