pinoyheat551
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It was 6 degrees last night here in providence, RI. When i went into the shop this morning, the pipes were frozen. There was no water coming out and what came out turned into ice. What can i do?????
Need Help!!! pipes frozen shut...
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tom p.
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Do you have access to the pipes? Can you put a propane torch on them?
I think the plumbers use resistance type heating to thaw pipes.
Warm the room, blow heat on the pipes, etc.
I think the plumbers use resistance type heating to thaw pipes.
Warm the room, blow heat on the pipes, etc.
Barry Theal
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Wouldn't direct heat crack the pipe?
David Fermani
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Turn the heat on and they should slowly warm and free up?
Paul Sparks
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David Fermani said:
I agree. If the pipes haven't burst consider youself lucky. If the pipes are exposed and and a propane torch or heater isn't available then a halogen or heat lamp will assist in de-thawing the pipes. Next time try and leave the water running at a slow trickle.