January 16, 2024, 08:01 AM
12131How Cold is it Where You Are?
quote:
Originally posted by smlsig:
Talking about cold I have a question for the braintrust.
My Sister, who lives outside of Austin, TX called me this am asking for advise. It was 16 degrees there and two of her outside faucets were frozen. Their house is on a slab so there is no way to get to the pipes. Any suggestion from the hive on how to best protect their faucets? She didn’t have any hoses attached (thank God) and there is no shut off for that line and is worried going forward.
Thanks!
Freeze MiserJanuary 16, 2024, 08:05 AM
MRBTXA balmy 17 in my hood. But it’s a dry 17
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January 16, 2024, 08:21 AM
ZSMICHAELGood coating of ice on the car. Only the second time in 45 years. Reminds me why I left Wisconsin.
January 16, 2024, 08:23 AM
ZSMICHAELquote:
Any suggestion from the hive on how to best protect their faucets? She didn’t have any hoses attached (thank God) and there is no shut off for that line and is worried going forward.
^^^^^^^^^^^^
Home depot sells faucet covers. Amazon has them as well. Frost free faucets are another option.
January 16, 2024, 09:11 AM
Expert308Been waiting until today to jump into this thread. -6° this morning with a -20° wind chill. The forecast high is 19°. It's supposed to warm up tomorrow to a high of 36°.
January 16, 2024, 10:06 AM
P250UA5Was 18*F in N Houston when I got up at 7am
Currently showing 24*F near IAH
Drove in around 8am with no issues. Bit of ice on 1 overpass in almost 20 miles of driving.
January 17, 2024, 07:51 AM
navyshooter23 with a windchill of 13 this morning. Pretty nippy for Florida.
January 17, 2024, 07:58 AM
P250UA5Currently showing 20*F
High today is 47*
High tomorrow is 67*
Then back in the 40s on Friday
January 17, 2024, 07:59 AM
bronicabillA mere 4°F here in north Alabama this morning. No frozen pipes or anything; just can't get my car doors open!