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InglewoodFan · 02-09-2021, 10:02 AM

I've always heard that you can leave a tap running low to keep a pipe from freezing. The flowing water in the pipe can bring a continuous source of warmer water to a place where freezing might happen. Fun fact, your water supply to the house is about 6-8C given that it is buried in the ground.

02-09-2021, 10:02 AM	#4
InglewoodFan Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Sep 2008 Exp:	I've always heard that you can leave a tap running low to keep a pipe from freezing. The flowing water in the pipe can bring a continuous source of warmer water to a place where freezing might happen. Fun fact, your water supply to the house is about 6-8C given that it is buried in the ground.