Author Topic: frigophobia ? (Read 150193 times)

angelwolf326 · « **Reply #100 on:** Jan 13, 07, 09:58:39 PM »

It says -2 for tonite....

Great post Nolena.......

angelwolf326 · « **Reply #101 on:** Jan 13, 07, 10:02:23 PM »

Make sure you have some water dripping....

I have one outside dripping and should I do one in the house as well?

MazzyStar · « **Reply #102 on:** Jan 13, 07, 10:03:47 PM »

Yep, inside too. I talked with one of the plumbers at CFord and he said to have my tub faucet opened where it's dripping because running water can't freeze. I'd do it just to be safe.

angelwolf326 · « **Reply #103 on:** Jan 13, 07, 10:06:38 PM »

Thanks Mazzy.... Do you have hot water yet? If you need to come over, you are more than welcome to our hot water......

MazzyStar · « **Reply #104 on:** Jan 13, 07, 10:11:26 PM »

You're sweet. Yeah we have hot water so we're good. Thanks for the offer though.

hill okie · « **Reply #105 on:** Jan 13, 07, 10:20:03 PM »

not trying to be a smart a$$, but inside, drip only the cold faucets, don't want to waste hot water.

angelwolf326 · « **Reply #106 on:** Jan 13, 07, 10:22:05 PM »

Thanks Oakie!!! All the help you can give is GREAT... I would have chosen the cold though.... Gas is too expensive to waste that hot water..

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ForestGal · « **Reply #107 on:** Jan 13, 07, 10:22:45 PM »

Nolena was a godsend to me today!

I'll never again take running water and a working furnace for granted.

Angelwolf, I shut off all my outside water several weeks ago, undid the hoses, left the bibbs open, etc, well ahead of this Arctic freeze. I have a small heater set on low out front, where the water enters the house. It's in an enclosed box that my hubby built years ago.

I don't think I'll leave a faucet dripping inside tonite - that heater should prevent the problem I had earlier today. Thanx again to Nolena, I wouldn't have thought of that. Why do husbands have to die, when you really need them for stuff like this?

Well, maybe I'll leave the bathtub faucet dripping a little bit. I hate to waste water, but I'd rather have water in the morning....

angelwolf326 · « **Reply #108 on:** Jan 13, 07, 10:35:14 PM »

I don't think I can shut it off, the bib is attached to the house. It froze last night but I was able to turn it on today. I am glad your problem was taken care of.....

Keep warm tonite.

ForestGal · « **Reply #109 on:** Jan 13, 07, 10:47:51 PM »

Well, I forgot, Angelwolf. Being able to shut off my outside water is something my hubby did many many years ago. Those bibbs are separate from the main water supply. Yours are probably attached to your main supply.

You keep warm too, and keep Mogli and the others warm as well! Or rather, Mogli, with that warm fur, can keep YOU warm!

angelwolf326 · « **Reply #110 on:** Jan 13, 07, 11:07:26 PM »

Thanks. Mogli will be under the bed, tightly as every night... The others I will have to drag in... LOL

KWBoy · « **Reply #111 on:** Jan 13, 07, 11:30:33 PM »

We haven't had water since like noon. Had to shut off the water because a water line broke out front. When the sun comes up guess what I get to do! Fix the pipe out front! This time I think I will insulate it.

So many people were buying Pipes, Fittings, and Insulation. They were running very low on insulation at true value this afternoon.

dreamcatcher · « **Reply #112 on:** Jan 14, 07, 07:28:24 AM »

Nolena should be crowned "Ice Queen" for her good deeds and advice!

Stitches · « **Reply #113 on:** Jan 14, 07, 07:44:35 AM »

Here here

. Nolena for Ice Queen with a heart of gold. Does that make young Nolena Ice Princess??

KWBoy · « **Reply #114 on:** Jan 14, 07, 09:27:26 AM »

Its 30.9 here

makgirl · « **Reply #115 on:** Jan 14, 07, 09:41:23 AM »

Quote from: Nolena on Jan 13, 07, 09:41:47 PM

It's cold.
Help each other.
Thaw your neighbor's pipes.
Take in those who are cold and/or have inadequate heat.
It's a small town.
We're family.

I want to be Nolena when(and if) I grow up! She's the best.

Calindy · « **Reply #116 on:** Jan 14, 07, 10:08:47 AM »

I grew up in Indiana, I NEVER expected THIS here!! We have an anti-freeze system on the pool too! My husband broke up the ice already and he is checking for other damage. The pool cleaner was cleaning away under the ice!

Wrightwood · « **Reply #117 on:** Jan 14, 07, 10:30:28 AM »

There are lots of water salvage calls being dispatched throughout the Tri-Community.
The number of calls is increasing as areas begin to thaw.

Wrightwood has not begun to thaw so keep an eye open for flowing water in neighboring houses in the next few days. Water damage is very expensive if it is not caught immediately.

Hillbillies · « **Reply #118 on:** Jan 14, 07, 10:39:01 AM »

Quote from: FunkyGorilla on Jan 13, 07, 11:30:33 PM

So many people were buying Pipes, Fittings, and Insulation. They were running very low on insulation at true value this afternoon.

Guess these people have never heard of "preventive maintenance." $:-\$ I was at Mtn Hardware yesterday and saw people buying a lot of foam pipe wrap.

Wrightwood · « **Reply #119 on:** Jan 14, 07, 10:43:51 AM »

It sure seems that putting foam insulation on frozen pipes would cause them to stay frozen longer.

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