Just in case, you need to make sure that if your pipes do burst, you have a way to direct the flowing water towards Kingwood.98Ag99Grad said:
I'm dripping faucets like I did in 21. Live in conroe and pipes in attic above garage. No issues then so figure repeating what I did will work now.
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Charlie Murphy said:
I assume these pipes bursting were not PEX?
They are not PEX. PVC. Bad design. I had a shut off valve installed so I can turn off the water to the outside bibs that go through the attic. but the hot water heater has all the pipes attached. I cover those with many, moving blankets.
random question about cutting off water to house for those who've done it....
Is it simple enough as just turning it off at the meter will all the faucets open in the evening to drain, then going back and turning it on at the meter when temps rise in morning, the going back and turning it off again at nighttime when it gets super cold?
Is it simple enough as just turning it off at the meter will all the faucets open in the evening to drain, then going back and turning it on at the meter when temps rise in morning, the going back and turning it off again at nighttime when it gets super cold?
Basically yes. Make sure you open multiple faucets. Don't forget showers and exterior bibs. I'm doing this because I'll be out of town for 4 days and don't want to come home to a total flood. Honestly, if I were home and could react quickly, I'd just drop Thursday-Saturday nights.
Read on another thread if you cut water for an extended period (guessing overnight wouldn't suffice), to also turn off your water heater(s).
Also, check access to your water meter beforehand. Mine was buried under a foot of mud, dealing with that when its 15 degrees outside wouldn't be fun.
Also, check access to your water meter beforehand. Mine was buried under a foot of mud, dealing with that when its 15 degrees outside wouldn't be fun.
It's all good. Lena is gonna hold a press conference!
NEW: Harris County officials will hold a press conference at 4:30 this afternoon about preparations for the cold weather.
— Adam Bennett (@AdamBennettKHOU) December 20, 2022
Here's the timeline on when the freezing temperatures are expected to arrive and how long they could last. @KHOU https://t.co/3ewKKDMnHJ
BohunkAg said:
It's all good. Lena is gonna hold a press conference!NEW: Harris County officials will hold a press conference at 4:30 this afternoon about preparations for the cold weather.
— Adam Bennett (@AdamBennettKHOU) December 20, 2022
Here's the timeline on when the freezing temperatures are expected to arrive and how long they could last. @KHOU https://t.co/3ewKKDMnHJ
Will Mayor "Cheel" be on hand too?
Mayor "Cheel" will be Mayor Frozone for a few daysIrish 2.0 said:
Will Mayor "Cheel" be on hand too?
Irish 2.0 said:
Will Mayor "Cheel" be on hand too?
He's busy getting Jar Jar Brown prepped and ready to be a shelter.
So glad my new house has this.AlaskanAg99 said:
Shut the water off to the house, drain the lines. That's full proof, but inconvenient.
We have pex and I'm kicking myself for not installing shutoff valves in the attic for the runs to the garage and hose bibs.
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I don't do the twitter and all that mess, but can we send some respect to that Basstardi guy. He was on this first and he stuck to his guns. Not saying I am gonna subscribe or give him money, just acknowledging he is was right.
Irish 2.0 said:
Will Mayor "Cheel" be on hand too?
He'll be chillin' with airport boy toy.
Ag_07 said:Irish 2.0 said:
Will Mayor "Cheel" be on hand too?
He's busy getting Jar Jar Brown prepped and ready to be a shelter.
How on God's green earth have I never heard jar jar brown before. Holy ****.
It drove my nuts during Harvey and every fckn time he had a press conference. Ever since then I can't unhear it.
Sea Speed said:Ag_07 said:Irish 2.0 said:
Will Mayor "Cheel" be on hand too?
He's busy getting Jar Jar Brown prepped and ready to be a shelter.
How on God's green earth have I never heard jar jar brown before. Holy ****.
I'll never be able to think of that building as anything else.
That is so much easier to say, going to use Jar Jar from now on
Ag_07 said:
It drove my nuts during Harvey and every fckn time he had a press conference. Ever since then I can't unhear it.
It drove your nuts? I don't believe I'd've told that.
Ag_07 said:Irish 2.0 said:
Will Mayor "Cheel" be on hand too?
He's busy getting Jar Jar Brown prepped and ready to be a shelter.
Welp. Not unhearing that.
BohunkAg said:
It's all good. Lena is gonna hold a press conference!NEW: Harris County officials will hold a press conference at 4:30 this afternoon about preparations for the cold weather.
— Adam Bennett (@AdamBennettKHOU) December 20, 2022
Here's the timeline on when the freezing temperatures are expected to arrive and how long they could last. @KHOU https://t.co/3ewKKDMnHJ
Channel 2 had it on for about 5 minutes and when she decided we needed to know the technical definition of a hard freeze they cut away quickly.
Nobody cares what she has to say.
Is there a vaccine for this?
Lina must not have been pushing "Trump is controlling the weather" angle so the news cut away.
Propane is becoming harder to find. Home Depot was out. HEB had some in my area. Dude who traded the propane said it had been steady all day.
Milwaukees Best Light said:
I don't do the twitter and all that mess, but can we send some respect to that Basstardi guy. He was on this first and he stuck to his guns. Not saying I am gonna subscribe or give him money, just acknowledging he is was right.
He was one of the first to call Harvey rain fall, and the '21 freeze. But here is the kicker, anyone can forecast within a 14 day window looking at any long term forecast. Trick is does it pan out. In this case and others yes he deserves props. Even SWC who is probably the most respected coastal forecasters poopoo him just a few days ago.
Seabreeze said:Milwaukees Best Light said:
I don't do the twitter and all that mess, but can we send some respect to that Basstardi guy. He was on this first and he stuck to his guns. Not saying I am gonna subscribe or give him money, just acknowledging he is was right.
He was one of the first to call Harvey rain fall, and the '21 freeze. But here is the kicker, anyone can forecast within a 14 day window looking at any long term forecast. Trick is does it pan out. In this case and others yes he deserves props. Even SWC who is probably the most respected coastal forecasters poopoo him just a few days ago.
Fwiw, I think the hate from some of the bigger names is against the doomcasting or click baiting and not necessarily the actual forecast or person. The models were showing this as a possibility, but most of the bigger names will wait until it's more certain in order to retain credibility with the public. Joe gets out in front of that and is loud about it, so when he hits it makes him look smart. If you read his mentions, he has equal parts of east coast pissed at him for a bad snow forecast and then Texans saying he was right about the freeze.
Weather is like gambling that far out. You win some you lose some. He was right again, pay the man
Now you know there's gonna be some *****...
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If any pool owners lose power the above video explains what to do to drain your pool pumps and plumbing. I had to do this at 3am when we lost power last year.
On pools, is it necessary to run the spa blower and vacuum? Plan to run the filter and water feature but wondered if I need everything firing all night and day. Prefer not since for the electricity usage and it's loud as hell overnight, but will do so if that's recommended. Thanks
I'd think that the rule of thumb is that if it has water flowing through it, either keep it running or turn it off and drain it
I was going to leave my water feature off. There shouldn't be any water in that line and if there is and it freezes there is a foot long outlet where water normally comes out of.
Got the new turn off key from Amazon and tested it in the meter box. All good and ready for tomorrow evening.
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