The best place for pipes is in an insulated crawlspace or basement. Crawlspaces should be insulated on the perimeter walls with all vents closed and air leaks sealed. The smallest air leak can freeze a pipe when the wind comes…
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Frozen Water Lines, What Can Be Done?
I have dealt with frozen lines for over 40 years. Originally most water lines were either copper or galvanized steel and these could be thawed by running electrical current through them with a pipe thawer or welder. When I was…
Uncommon Sense: Frozen Pipes II
Manufactured homes are different in the way they insulate the floor with fiberglass and a heavy reinforced plastic support/vapor barrier. While all this protects the house plumbing it makes no provision for incoming water lines or a pressure tank. Most…
Uncommon Sense: Frozen Pipes
Winter creates many hardships, the worst of which can be frozen water and/or sewer lines. I have seen times when wind blowing through a small crack can freeze a pipe 3 feet from the wall in a warm house. Preparation…
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