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Orange Blooded [4470]
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Let your water faucets drip and keep your heat up
Dec 22, 2022, 5:23 PM
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to avoid water pipes freezing next few days.
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CU Medallion [65820]
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I went out just now and checked my pool filter to make sure
Dec 22, 2022, 5:54 PM
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it was circulating. The strainer basket was so full of leaves, the pump was barely moving any water. Hand dipped out all the leaves, MAN, that water must be down around 45-50 degrees, was like daggers in my hand. Not hard to imagine those poor Titanic passengers not surviving long in 29 degree water.
At least I got the leaves cleared, back flushed the filter, and set the pump running on high. That will keep the water moving enough not to burst anything. It is not supposed to get below freezing around here until tomorrow morning anyway, but didn't want to take any chances the weatherman blew the forecast tonight!
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110%er [6500]
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Re: I went out just now and checked my pool filter to make sure
Dec 22, 2022, 9:30 PM
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Tomorrow night and Sat night are the two we have to worry about. I have been contemplating draining my pool below the bottom of the skimmers and then draining filter and pump.
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Orange Blooded [2987]
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Re: I went out just now and checked my pool filter to make sure
Dec 23, 2022, 1:18 PM
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Better have it running if you dont drain the filter.
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All-American [564]
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Re: I went out just now and checked my pool filter to make sure
Dec 23, 2022, 2:14 PM
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Yeah. Just run it all night. It will be fine.
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Re: Let your water faucets drip and keep your heat up
Dec 22, 2022, 6:45 PM
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These ship overnight.
JIEJIEGS 3 Pack Outdoor Faucet Cover for Winter,7.1”W x 8.7”H Thickened Tap Cover,Antifreeze Outside Garden Water Faucet Protective Socks,Reusable Spigot Cover for Winter Heat Preservation (Black) https://a.co/d/5A21uKs
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Orange Blooded [3443]
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Re: Let your water faucets drip and keep your heat up
Dec 22, 2022, 10:29 PM
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Thanks for the info. Will check them out further. For years have covered each of my outdoor spigots with with a pair of thick athletic socks.
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All-TigerNet [10664]
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Re: Let your water faucets drip and keep your heat up
Dec 22, 2022, 9:43 PM
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Thanks. Nice reminder.
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Orange Blooded [2533]
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TIA
Dec 22, 2022, 10:53 PM
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should I leave my pet dog inside the house or out on the deck?
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Orange Blooded [3443]
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Re: TIA
Dec 23, 2022, 12:25 AM
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Your dog should be brought inside and your wife/girlfriend/mother should put you out on the deck.
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Orange Blooded [3640]
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Over the years, we've had pipes burst 4-5 times
Dec 23, 2022, 12:35 AM
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If the temperature gets below ~28 degrees for any length of time, we completely shut off the water.
In Houston, this happens 1-2x per year. We are doing this ~8pm tonight, Friday evening and Saturday evening.
I can't go through it again.
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CU Guru [1505]
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Re: Over the years, we've had pipes burst 4-5 times
Dec 23, 2022, 12:58 AM
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Do you just completely drain everything nightly once you shut it off to avoid any water freezing overnight?
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All-American [564]
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Re: Let your water faucets drip and keep your heat up
Dec 23, 2022, 9:30 AM
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Don’t turn your heat up. If anything, turn it down. Dripping your faucets will be fine if you’re worried about bursting pipes. There is going to be a big strain on the power grid, and if everyone turns their heat up it’s going to increase the likelihood of losing power. Turn it down, put on a hoodie, use a fireplace, etc…
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All-TigerNet [13579]
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Re: Let your water faucets drip and keep your heat up
Dec 23, 2022, 1:10 PM
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I'm glad I live in Arizona and don't have to worry about things like this anymore. I have other things to worry about, like running out of water, but at least being cold isn't one of them...
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Oculus Spirit [96991]
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Mine drips constantly***
Dec 23, 2022, 1:16 PM
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