Water pipes partly frozen

[Rick-o]

RgrF wrote:
Sam - turn on the cold water taps to a drip, constant flow can prevent future freezes.

Good advice, says this northerner who's water has been dripping for the past few weeks.

[NewtonMP2100]

....post nasal......drip....

[Bill in NC]

Told the kid (couple of hours south of San Antonio) to be sure to fill all the bathtubs when he complained about the water pressure dropping...for water to flush the toilet...also under a "boil" order.

[cbelt3]

Excellent advice. I will simply add...
If it's yellow, let it mellow. If it's brown, flush it down.

Stay safe and cuddle up ! This too shall pass.

[Rolando]

I have the cold water trickling into my tub. My kitchen and bathroom sinks are trickling warm. Just gotta keep the water in the pipes moving!

[SteveO]

TX officials say turn off the taps, you're running out of water. In another thread.

I don't have any good answers, sorry. Another possible solution: buddy of mine says get heat tape - wrap it around exposed pipes, plug it in, he swears by it. Said he used it in a trailer home in MN years ago and it saved their bacon. Not sure if still sold or not.

I'm in KS, my power has largely stayed on with no pipe issues. My ma had to have a plumber come out yesterday to defrost her frozen pipes on n. side of her slab duplex with some electronic gadjet. $150 and no building damage. Cold is lifting now so hopefully smooth sailing ahead. Good luck to all of you in harm's way.

[Ombligo]

fill trash cans with water for flushing, and if you have a spa/pool that is a source of water too.

[NewtonMP2100]

......this is what happens to guys pipes as they get older.......especially when they start having prostate issues.......

[btfc]

“ Another possible solution: buddy of mine says get heat tape - wrap it around exposed pipes, plug it in, he swears by it. Said he used it in a trailer home in MN years ago and it saved their bacon. Not sure if still sold or not. ”

Definitely still sold. Requires power, of course.

I recommend Frostex:

https://raychem.nvent.com/en-us/products...ng-cable-0


Traditional heat tape:

https://www.frostking.com/products/heat-...cable-kits


Best kind of pipe insulation:

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Frost-King-0-75...089480-_-0&kpid&placeholder=null&ds_rl=1286981&msclkid=5a1eb2d71d38157ed2cbd2faccf4f229&gclid=5a1eb2d71d38157ed2cbd2faccf4f229&gclsrc=3p.ds