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how to prevent blocked water pipes in icy weather

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giulia Sat 03-Mar-18 08:03:55

Maybe you all know this already but...: on nights when you know that temperatures may drop to below zero, simply turn on ONE cold tap in the house so just a thread of water trickles out. This keeps the circulation in the pipes moving and thus prevents them icing up. The waste of water is fairly minimal and it really works.

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Oopsadaisy12 Sat 03-Mar-18 08:10:50

Or keep the heating on. Even on a low temperature.

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Charleygirl Sat 03-Mar-18 09:20:50

I prefer to keep the heating on low overnight and because I get up in the morning and the house is warm I do not need a high temperature to keep it at a comfortable level. It is cheaper than finding a plumber who can visit this side of Easter.

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