We keep loosing power for extended periods of time. I’m considering shutting off the main valve to house and opening all the faucets to prevent from bursting. Is this a viable option?
Announcement
Collapse
No announcement yet.
Shutting off water to house
Collapse
X
-
Originally posted by OldRiverRat View PostJust curious why you would turn the water off because you are losing power
Just want to make sure I’m not missing something here
I understand turning off the water heater
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
Comment
-
If you have a well with a pump, and no electricity. You need to get the water out of the pipes, or get the electric, back on to at least the well. You either need to open faucets and let water flow, or shut it off and some how, get all the water out of the pipes, which will be hard to do. Unless you have a drain, at the lowest point, of all your water lines. That usually does not happen. If you had pressurized air, you could open the lowest faucet and blow most of it out. If you don't have electricity, you probably don't have compressed air either.
I would just open as many faucets around the house and let the flow, then keep checking them, every hour.
Comment
-
Originally posted by Richard M. View PostWe keep loosing power for extended periods of time. I’m considering shutting off the main valve to house and opening all the faucets to prevent from bursting. Is this a viable option?
Comment
-
Originally posted by Richard M. View PostThat was my thought. On city water supply, just going through long periods with no power. Water heater is gas so it’s ok. I have some sterno cans I may put under the sink as well. I’m just afraid if I shut it off and don’t have any drip they will for sure freeze and be without.
Comment
Comment