Just don't go out for a long walk after imbibing. That warm feeling doesn't mean you're warm. It can kill you out there.

Got enough Irish and Scotch to last to the Apocalypse.

Nailed it. In.

Fram

Fram makes horrible oil filters.

got a 4" on my key ring does the trick. lol

pay attention. if a water line freezes up, be ready when it thaws.

Are you guys running all your aux pumps as well as the main filter? I feel kinda silly running our waterfall in this weather but can’t think the pump is going to fare well turned off.

I run everything including the waterfall and have never had an issue.

Break out the Long-johns. I finally decided to practice what I preach.

Thx. Do you cover your equipment pad with anything or just let the pumps do it alone? With it forecast to be 1 degree in a little concerned about the exposed pipes even if they are on.

I've never covered anything but it probably wouldn't be a bad idea. I might just cover with a tarp tomorrow.

I threw some moving blankets over the pipes on the pad and have a tarp covering the entire enclosure. Thought it might be overkill but this is going to be a hard freeze for a couple days.

I expect and don't mind if my plants around the house die back. Makes them easier to trim after the warm up.

I was just in the garage seeing what I might have. Moving blankets (i use to cover my truck in case of hail) and a tarp is what I found. I'll rig something up tomorrow.

There is info online that says Pex can expand without breaking when it freezes. However, it weakens it and should be avoided if possible. These folks should just keep the hot and cold running slowly to be cautious.

I have a nice supply of the Hot Hands toe warmers that I picked up at a trade show that I am putting in the hose bib insulated covers as an extra precaution.

Now that's thinking outside the box!

This is starting to freak me out y'all. -3 Tuesday morning. Anyway, off work today and our office's are already closed Monday. So far, all outdoor faucet's are covered. Cabinet's below both bathroom sinks and kitchen are open. 4 window's in our home face due north. All are sealed/taped with heavy plastic sheeting.

Was in a hurry and hoping I didn't laminate our geriatric cat between the plastic and glass.

Water meter box is stuffed with newspaper. 3 propane tanks are full and our generator runs off it or gasoline. We have 2 Mr Buddy heater's. Bought extra dog food. Indoor faucet's are on a slow drip.


Our laundry room is on an exposed wall, and feel certain the line to the washer is frozen. Didn't want to risk it so off to the laundromat. I had the best time trying to speak with an elderly hispanic lady.

Pretty sure she mentioned stocking up on cerveza. Respect your elder's kids.

Went to Walmart and bought 3 cases of beer.

3 cases of what?

Always listen to the abuelitas. Well done Mija.

It has been freezing for several nights....think about this...


The answer is: once ice is formed, it does not expand as it gets colder. It actually shrinks becoming more dense as it gets colder. The maximum density of water is at 4 deg. ... When water is cooled below 4 degrees celsius, the volume stops decreasing and the density has reached a maximum.

Not worried here,

English please.

Freezing is freezing. If it has not happened to your home yet you are probably ok. Now when pipes bust it is when those temps penetrate below ground (city pipes and residential) that have not been that cold along with the shifting of the soil.