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bucolic_frolic

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44. Crack those faucets open just a bit
Wed Feb 17, 2021, 06:16 PM
Feb 2021

especially the outside one. A little drip, drip might prevent bursting of pipes.

This is bad. UPDATE 02-17-21 [View all] Laelth Feb 2021 OP
Terrific news! Cracklin Charlie Feb 2021 #1
Good news, Laelth! Ohiogal Feb 2021 #2
So glad the situation has improved. Mike 03 Feb 2021 #3
I wish you the best. Hang in there. Firestorm49 Feb 2021 #4
Good to hear. denbot Feb 2021 #5
Yaaaay! SheltieLover Feb 2021 #6
May the force be with you, Laelth. sarge43 Feb 2021 #7
Make sure you leave a faucet or two open. Tommymac Feb 2021 #8
I think Laelth NJCher Feb 2021 #19
Another trick for thawing pipes, wnylib Feb 2021 #27
Be careful with rebar. You might have to pound it hard, to get through frozen earth. ... JustABozoOnThisBus Feb 2021 #42
Sending good wishes for your power to remain on. Lonestarblue Feb 2021 #9
So glad to know that you have power, at least for now. Continuing vibes for safety and comfort. niyad Feb 2021 #10
Open the taps & cabinet doors..... Historic NY Feb 2021 #11
I emptied (dried out) all the internal pipes before the freeze. Laelth Feb 2021 #16
Good that you did bleed the internal pipes wnylib Feb 2021 #29
Probably several burst pipes all around the park. Laelth Feb 2021 #31
Looks like a lawsuit in the making, wnylib Feb 2021 #32
Impossible. Laelth Feb 2021 #33
Mental revenge then. wnylib Feb 2021 #34
I saw this Snoopy 7 Feb 2021 #56
Yep. Laelth Feb 2021 #57
Good news bdamomma Feb 2021 #12
Good to hear grantcart Feb 2021 #13
Great news gademocrat7 Feb 2021 #14
Hope it helps a little to know TNNurse Feb 2021 #15
It does. Laelth Feb 2021 #17
Wonderful! Alacritous Crier Feb 2021 #18
thank you for letting us know. barbtries Feb 2021 #20
Glad to hear it, I've been thinking of you. CaptainTruth Feb 2021 #21
Great news, Laelth! Stay encouraged! ❤ nt littlemissmartypants Feb 2021 #22
Glad you've had electricity & heat, even if sporadically dlk Feb 2021 #23
Glad you are okay thus far VA_Jill Feb 2021 #24
I'm so happy and relieved to hear this! BobTheSubgenius Feb 2021 #25
PS: BobTheSubgenius Feb 2021 #26
That is very handy info questionseverything Feb 2021 #55
If you're interested, there is some good information available on efficacy. BobTheSubgenius Feb 2021 #58
The best part is most houses would have tp and alcohol (for wound cleaning) questionseverything Feb 2021 #59
So glad you got power back. Stay strong as the light is at the end of the tunnel. nt iluvtennis Feb 2021 #28
Power, internet, and Rush died. Things are looking up! Nevilledog Feb 2021 #30
Very glad and relieved for you. Hopefully you'll have water in a short time. Fla Dem Feb 2021 #35
The collective power of positive thought from DUers Aussie105 Feb 2021 #36
Thanks for the update, Laelth. May the water gods be on your side soon. KY_EnviroGuy Feb 2021 #37
Sounds like you're through the worst of it JudyM Feb 2021 #38
Great to hear. SergeStorms Feb 2021 #39
Just be careful of carbon monoxide in the van onlyadream Feb 2021 #40
Happy things are getting better. Staying positive. Jay25 Feb 2021 #41
I'm very happy for you! Maraya1969 Feb 2021 #43
Crack those faucets open just a bit bucolic_frolic Feb 2021 #44
There's no running water at all. Laelth Feb 2021 #45
If I'm not mistaken, ice continues to swell as it gets colder, more solid. bucolic_frolic Feb 2021 #46
Gotcha. Makes sense. Thanks. n/t Laelth Feb 2021 #51
Looks like you no longer need this soldierant Feb 2021 #47
Hillary Clinton posted some resources mzmolly Feb 2021 #48
Maybe you should go ahead and line up a plumber? trof Feb 2021 #49
So glad stage left Feb 2021 #50
Great to hear! You are a survivor! yardwork Feb 2021 #52
That's great to hear ailsagirl Feb 2021 #53
God bless. Joinfortmill Feb 2021 #54
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