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infinite monkey · 01-08-2015, 12:01 PM

Thanks.

One good thing is that the toilet works (I'd almost forgotten to worry about it!) If that didn't work, and with no water to put in buckets to force flush, I'd have to call my brother and stay over there or something...hence having to fess up to what a noodge I am. They wouldn't mind one bit and I like being over there...but I don't want to get into the whole thing, and there's the whole asking for help thing, and they'd have to come get me....

I feel happy now though. All the stuff mentioned above, and the people who own the restaurant are so wonderful. They traveled during the holidays so I hadn't seen them in forever and they treat me like family. I brought another order of tomato soup home.

Now I'm under my electric blanket with a book. This too shall pass.

If I need to I can get a jump tomorrow. foot, do you mean around the pipes under the sinks? What about the tub? (I'm a superhero called Anti-Handy Woman!) It's supposed to start warming up on Sunday. I can ask my friend to use her shower, I'm sure. Other than that I think I'm covered.

Thanks for letting me temporarily hijack the thread!

Gravdigr · 01-08-2015, 03:09 PM

GrandCherokeeOne cranked alright yesterday evening, but, it didn't like the idea of turning over the first couple times.

I use 20w50 oil, so it doesn't leak out as fast, and it took forever for the oil pressure to come up.

Gravdigr · 01-08-2015, 03:10 PM

Infi, put the electric blanket on the pipes. And clean out that room, that'll warm you up.

infinite monkey · 01-08-2015, 05:59 PM

I already cleaned out that room, months ago. But procrastinated on everything else anyway. I'm impossible.

Griff · 01-09-2015, 06:58 AM

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Now I'm under my electric blanket with a book. This too shall pass.

infinite monkey · 01-09-2015, 09:21 AM

Thanks Griff. I'm trying really hard to not be such a reactive crazy person.

And guess what? My car just started, and I have water to the bathroom sink and tub again! Not the kitchen yet, but I'm not surprised about that.

Yay! Time for a hot bath and a trip into town! I mean, it's 11 degrees! Party time!

glatt · 01-09-2015, 09:23 AM

Yay!

BigV · 01-10-2015, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by infinite monkey

Well, my pipes are frozen. I have no water and it's freezing in here. I feel like crying.

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Originally Posted by footfootfoot

If you get some heat tape at the hardware store wrap it around the pipes and plug it in. If there is any heat tape left at the hardware store.

If you can get a jump, your car will start. Older batteries lose their cold cranking amps and as such become old, cranky, amps instead. When you have some extra dough buy a battery with lots of CCA.

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Originally Posted by infinite monkey

Thanks Griff. I'm trying really hard to not be such a reactive crazy person.

And guess what? My car just started, and I have water to the bathroom sink and tub again! Not the kitchen yet, but I'm not surprised about that.

Yay! Time for a hot bath and a trip into town! I mean, it's 11 degrees! Party time!

footfootfoot's right, that will help keep the pipes unfrozen. So will letting a little water running through the tap/spigot/etc. It costs you some water, true, but it's another option for you. At first I thought you had frozen and burst pipes, that's a much bigger disaster. Anyhow, I'm glad it's working now. Turn on the water, just a little, and let them flow.

Gravdigr · 01-10-2015, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BigV

Turn on the water, just a little...

Yeah, just lift your shirt, and if that don't work, jump and down a little bit.

footfootfoot · 01-10-2015, 05:55 PM

It sounds like either you have no insulation or the pipes are getting frozen in the basement or something. Another thing to do along with letting the water trickle is to keep the doors under the sink open so that area stays warmer.

xoxoxoBruce · 01-10-2015, 07:02 PM

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-19 this morning. The thermostat was set to "stun" and the house never got above 66.

Happened to see a couple pictures on Shorpy, of DC in winter.

infinite monkey · 01-10-2015, 07:45 PM

I let the water trickle. There is no basement. Pipes aren't underground. I do keep the doors open under the sinks and have heaters nearby.

It's just how it is in my habitat.

footfootfoot · 01-11-2015, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by infinite monkey

I let the water trickle. There is no basement. Pipes aren't underground. I do keep the doors open under the sinks and have heaters nearby.

It's just how it is in my habitat.

I'm gonna go with no insulation in the walls.

tw · 01-11-2015, 09:35 AM

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I'm gonna go with no insulation in the walls.

If any pipes are in exterior walls, then plumbing was installed defectively. Missing insulation was not the problem. No water pipes should be in any wall that requires insulation.

footfootfoot · 01-11-2015, 01:10 PM

I have no idea how her house was constructed but I've seen way too many cheaply constructed condos where the pipes may or may not be in exterior walls but in balloon framing the floor joist system is not enclosed with a rim joist and thus communicates directly with the wall cavity.

You are talking about ideal construction which usually only happens in the Black and Decker How-To books.

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Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	GrandCherokeeOne cranked alright yesterday evening, but, it didn't like the idea of turning over the first couple times. I use 20w50 oil, so it doesn't leak out as fast, and it took forever for the oil pressure to come up. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

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Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Infi, put the electric blanket on the pipes. And clean out that room, that'll warm you up. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

01-10-2015, 05:55 PM	#805
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	It sounds like either you have no insulation or the pipes are getting frozen in the basement or something. Another thing to do along with letting the water trickle is to keep the doors under the sink open so that area stays warmer. __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

01-11-2015, 01:10 PM	#810
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	I have no idea how her house was constructed but I've seen way too many cheaply constructed condos where the pipes may or may not be in exterior walls but in balloon framing the floor joist system is not enclosed with a rim joist and thus communicates directly with the wall cavity. You are talking about ideal construction which usually only happens in the Black and Decker How-To books. __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

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01-08-2015, 12:01 PM	#796
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	Thanks. One good thing is that the toilet works (I'd almost forgotten to worry about it!) If that didn't work, and with no water to put in buckets to force flush, I'd have to call my brother and stay over there or something...hence having to fess up to what a noodge I am. They wouldn't mind one bit and I like being over there...but I don't want to get into the whole thing, and there's the whole asking for help thing, and they'd have to come get me.... I feel happy now though. All the stuff mentioned above, and the people who own the restaurant are so wonderful. They traveled during the holidays so I hadn't seen them in forever and they treat me like family. I brought another order of tomato soup home. Now I'm under my electric blanket with a book. This too shall pass. If I need to I can get a jump tomorrow. foot, do you mean around the pipes under the sinks? What about the tub? (I'm a superhero called Anti-Handy Woman!) It's supposed to start warming up on Sunday. I can ask my friend to use her shower, I'm sure. Other than that I think I'm covered. Thanks for letting me temporarily hijack the thread!

01-08-2015, 05:59 PM	#799
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	I already cleaned out that room, months ago. But procrastinated on everything else anyway. I'm impossible.

01-09-2015, 09:21 AM	#801
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	Thanks Griff. I'm trying really hard to not be such a reactive crazy person. And guess what? My car just started, and I have water to the bathroom sink and tub again! Not the kitchen yet, but I'm not surprised about that. Yay! Time for a hot bath and a trip into town! I mean, it's 11 degrees! Party time!

01-09-2015, 09:23 AM	#802
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Yay!

01-10-2015, 07:45 PM	#807
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	I let the water trickle. There is no basement. Pipes aren't underground. I do keep the doors open under the sinks and have heaters nearby. It's just how it is in my habitat.

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