So, it's snowing in Houston . . .

[motobrewer]

THERE it is....delayed an hour...so far....

grrrrr

 

[david_42]

Need some ice?

 

[springer]

Need some ice?

most people keep their washing machines inside....

 

[david_42]

It is inside. Inside an unheated garage. The average low for December is 33F. It was 6F that morning. It's been in single digits for five days.

 

[springer]

better get some heat in there if the washer froze the pipes may have also or are on their way too. Nothing worse than frozen pipes not because you have no water but they usually burst and when they thaw its a mess.

 

[david_42]

No problem with the pipes, they're PEX. They can freeze without breaking. They're also insulated, but that doesn't mean anything after 5 days. I'm much more concerned about the PVC coming up to the house. Parts of it are really exposed, like the section that is strapped to the side of the bridge.

 

[springer]

No problem with the pipes, they're PEX. They can freeze without breaking. They're also insulated, but that doesn't mean anything after 5 days. I'm much more concerned about the PVC coming up to the house. Parts of it are really exposed, like the section that is strapped to the side of the bridge.

the trunk line coming to the house is above ground in spots? man that wouldn't work here at all the only lines above ground are the mains going over bridges the water never stay's in them long enough to freeze feeding 100's of homes.

 

[david_42]

Yep, that section broke a few years ago. I think I will replace it with PEX this summer. Two really cold Decembers in a row is nervous making.

And SIGNIFICANT SNOW... SLEET... OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS starting tomorrow. This is in an area where they don't know what a snowplow is. Looks like I'll miss the Heart of the Valley potluck. What the heck do I do with 10 lbs of ham?

Maybe the greys will eat some of it.