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Winter Weather 2017-18 where EVERYONE argues.
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walrus
Wind up workin' in a gas station
Re: Winter Weather 2017-18 where EVERYONE argues.
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Sounds to me like the frozen hot water pipe isn't in the closet where the cold froze
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walrus
Wind up workin' in a gas station
Re: Winter Weather 2017-18 where EVERYONE argues.
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It should be, if you had a space heater in there and cold thawed out and hot froze. It isnt frozen where space heater is
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Re: Winter Weather 2017-18 where EVERYONE argues.
A couple of winters ago our city requested that people leave some faucets running just a little during a deep cold spell (lasted about a month). They did not charge for additional water use. I guess it was their best defense against their own underground pipes freezing. Don't recall that ever being necessary before-here at least.
A couple of winters ago our city requested that people leave some faucets running just a little during a deep cold spell (lasted about a month). They did not charge for additional water use. I guess it was their best defense against their own underground pipes freezing. Don't recall that ever being necessary before-here at least.
dxmnkd316
Lucia Apologist
Re: Winter Weather 2017-18 where EVERYONE argues.
It’s amazing how much flow will do to prevent freezing. We had an above ground 8” pipe effectively gravity fed at work that we weren’t even going to insulate. 55 degree water flowing through it almost constantly. To freeze the pipe would have taken a major event.
In the end though we insulated and heat traced it just to satisfy a few people who didn’t trust the math.
It’s amazing how much flow will do to prevent freezing. We had an above ground 8” pipe effectively gravity fed at work that we weren’t even going to insulate. 55 degree water flowing through it almost constantly. To freeze the pipe would have taken a major event.
In the end though we insulated and heat traced it just to satisfy a few people who didn’t trust the math.
aparch
Well-known member
Re: Winter Weather 2017-18 where EVERYONE argues.
Hot water works finally. (*knock on wood*, *rub a redhead*, *[insert good luck charm here]*)
Adjusted the existing heat tape cord, repositioned the space heater, and prayed the water closet stays warm enough tonight. Minus 16 predicted overnight, we're 20+ degrees below the average for this time of year.
Also, letting the faucets drip.
I didn't give any thought to letting the line drip NYE, as we were gone for a week over Christmas when this cold snap started and everything was fine. Years of living in the UP, so I'm aware of tricks I need to do, but a lot of these Chicagoland suburbs aren't built like homes in the UP.
I haven't seen a cold snap like this in Chicago since four years ago. That was before we bought our house, so I wasn't sure what to expect.
So far though, it looks like we're lucky this time.
Gotta get through this next week.
Hot water works finally. (*knock on wood*, *rub a redhead*, *[insert good luck charm here]*)
Adjusted the existing heat tape cord, repositioned the space heater, and prayed the water closet stays warm enough tonight. Minus 16 predicted overnight, we're 20+ degrees below the average for this time of year.
Also, letting the faucets drip.
I didn't give any thought to letting the line drip NYE, as we were gone for a week over Christmas when this cold snap started and everything was fine. Years of living in the UP, so I'm aware of tricks I need to do, but a lot of these Chicagoland suburbs aren't built like homes in the UP.
I haven't seen a cold snap like this in Chicago since four years ago. That was before we bought our house, so I wasn't sure what to expect.
So far though, it looks like we're lucky this time.
Gotta get through this next week.Re: Winter Weather 2017-18 where EVERYONE argues.
As for MPLS, coldest week since 1886 or so. Yeah.Hot water works finally. (*knock on wood*, *rub a redhead*, *[insert good luck charm here]*)
Adjusted the existing heat tape cord, repositioned the space heater, and prayed the water closet stays warm enough tonight. Minus 16 predicted overnight, we're 20+ degrees below the average for this time of year.
Also, letting the faucets drip.
I didn't give any thought to letting the line drip NYE, as we were gone for a week over Christmas when this cold snap started and everything was fine. Years of living in the UP, so I'm aware of tricks I need to do, but a lot of these Chicagoland suburbs aren't built like homes in the UP.
I haven't seen a cold snap like this in Chicago since four years ago. That was before we bought our house, so I wasn't sure what to expect.
So far though, it looks like we're lucky this time.
aparch
Well-known member
I've seen stick welders, both 220 plug and trailer mounted generator stick welders used. Just set 'em to the lowest setting.
No one in this area had one, or knew of anyone with one. Figured a quick half hour shot to the supply line this morning would have done the trick. Note to self, put "Lincoln Stick Welder" and "220 Service to the Garage" on the Christmas list next year.
dxmnkd316
Lucia Apologist
Re: Winter Weather 2017-18 where EVERYONE argues.
Tried to look it up, couldn't find the link I saw. According to the link the average temp was -3, as opposed to -3.6 in 1886, and 3rd place was -4.2, or close to that temp. Going by memory right now. I'm disappointed I can't link it.
Tried to look it up, couldn't find the link I saw. According to the link the average temp was -3, as opposed to -3.6 in 1886, and 3rd place was -4.2, or close to that temp. Going by memory right now. I'm disappointed I can't link it.
walrus
Wind up workin' in a gas station
Re: Winter Weather 2017-18 where EVERYONE argues.
Coldest week here since early 70s. I don't remember a stretch this cold.
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That works, used it on underground conduits before. But on house piping it causes fires also. Lot of liability. Good luck keep thawed out.I've seen stick welders, both 220 plug and trailer mounted generator stick welders used. Just set 'em to the lowest setting.
No one in this area had one, or knew of anyone with one. Figured a quick half hour shot to the supply line this morning would have done the trick. Note to self, put "Lincoln Stick Welder" and "220 Service to the Garage" on the Christmas list next year.
Coldest week here since early 70s. I don't remember a stretch this cold.
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Kepler
Cornell Big Red
Re: Winter Weather 2017-18 where EVERYONE argues.
Hadn't heard about snow, but the reports I saw were that temps would be from 20 to 30 degrees colder than normal on Thursday. Reston forecast has single digit lows for Thu-Sat and highs under 20 for Fri-Sat.
I assume this means it will be 80 below in central Maine.
Hadn't heard about snow, but the reports I saw were that temps would be from 20 to 30 degrees colder than normal on Thursday. Reston forecast has single digit lows for Thu-Sat and highs under 20 for Fri-Sat.
I assume this means it will be 80 below in central Maine.
walrus
Wind up workin' in a gas station
Re: Winter Weather 2017-18 where EVERYONE argues.
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20 below for more than a week at night, single digits or less during day.
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Simulated IR on the latest GFS from tropicaltidbits.com shows our deepening low skirting awfully close to the east coast through the week. A wintercane in the making. Hurricane force winds expected... somewhere. Lots of action brewing to watch out for. www.spaghettimodels.com / www.mikesweatherpage.com / Mikes Weather Page APP
Simulated IR on the latest GFS from tropicaltidbits.com shows our deepening low skirting awfully close to the east coast through the week. A wintercane in the making. Hurricane force winds expected... somewhere. Lots of action brewing to watch out for. www.spaghettimodels.com / www.mikesweatherpage.com / Mikes Weather Page APP
Re: Winter Weather 2017-18 where EVERYONE argues.
I need to lubricate my garage door's spring. The automatic garage door opener only gets a few inches off the ground before it stops. Right now I have to hit the opener's button and pull up a little on the door for it to fully open. It's likely due to the spring being too cold and needing some lube. I have some lithium-based lube at home, and used it this past fall, but must not have done a very good job of getting the whole spring covered. The lubing shall commence at the end of the week.
I need to lubricate my garage door's spring. The automatic garage door opener only gets a few inches off the ground before it stops. Right now I have to hit the opener's button and pull up a little on the door for it to fully open. It's likely due to the spring being too cold and needing some lube. I have some lithium-based lube at home, and used it this past fall, but must not have done a very good job of getting the whole spring covered. The lubing shall commence at the end of the week.