I've lived in northern climates pretty much my whole life, pre huge snow storm the most important thing was having enough beer on hand. Of course, our homes and everything are set up for the cold. Feel bad for the Southerners.
Not only are our pipes above the frost line, they have turned off a lot of people’s power so they can’t heat their homes.
We have not lost power and I have the heater going at 70. My upstairs bathroom pipes froze up with the heater on in the house. So I know everyone who lost power has a lot of pipe problems now.
We took all the usual precautions so our pipes are safe. It didn't matter though, because the supply lines from the utility co. aren't deep enough and are freezing. The 8" line supplying my neighborhood burst two days ago, so my pipes are good, but there's no water.
Regardless of where you live, I always fill some jugs or go buy jugs of water; at least 4. because one winter the main water line that runs from the reservoir froze and busted. At least I had water until the line was repaired. If you still have the water by spring, use it to water your plants.
I've lived in northern climates pretty much my whole life, pre huge snow storm the most important thing was having enough beer on hand. Of course, our homes and everything are set up for the cold. Feel bad for the Southerners.
Not only are our pipes above the frost line, they have turned off a lot of people’s power so they can’t heat their homes.
We have not lost power and I have the heater going at 70. My upstairs bathroom pipes froze up with the heater on in the house. So I know everyone who lost power has a lot of pipe problems now.
It’s ridiculous
If you are able to leave your taps on with just a steady, small dribble/flow that will help you supply lines not to freeze. Take care partner.
We took all the usual precautions so our pipes are safe. It didn't matter though, because the supply lines from the utility co. aren't deep enough and are freezing. The 8" line supplying my neighborhood burst two days ago, so my pipes are good, but there's no water.
Regardless of where you live, I always fill some jugs or go buy jugs of water; at least 4. because one winter the main water line that runs from the reservoir froze and busted. At least I had water until the line was repaired. If you still have the water by spring, use it to water your plants.