Frozen service line?
Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 9:29 am
I've not had water since 2/1. Have had heat under the home for 3 days so I'm pretty sure it isn't the line from the service to the house (line is "flexible" & doesn't feel frozen). I have the city coming out to check that it isn't the meter that is frozen sometime today. My gut feeling is that it is the service line (from the meter to the "water pot") & the city won't touch that of course.
So questions....1) Does anyone have any suggestions for thawing the service line? I have had heat directed down into the "water pot" (as well as toward the main line to the house) & the valve there is warm to the touch. 2) According to the park owner the water pot should have water in it at all times in order to prevent freeze ups. This doesn't make sense to me. Can someone explain please?
Pioneer life isn't for the whimpy & I thought I could do this (haul water) but 4 days with no running water is getting old really fast. Thanks in advance for any suggestions/input.
So questions....1) Does anyone have any suggestions for thawing the service line? I have had heat directed down into the "water pot" (as well as toward the main line to the house) & the valve there is warm to the touch. 2) According to the park owner the water pot should have water in it at all times in order to prevent freeze ups. This doesn't make sense to me. Can someone explain please?
Pioneer life isn't for the whimpy & I thought I could do this (haul water) but 4 days with no running water is getting old really fast. Thanks in advance for any suggestions/input.