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crandawg t1_iu5o6da wrote

Reply to comment by Jumbo_Jetta in With winter around the corner here is some advice. When traveling or just not coming home for a few days turn the water main valve off and open a faucet you will never come home to a flooded house. by pipelyfe

You need a flow of water to prevent freezing. The trickle part is great, the shutting off the main is terrible.

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toalv t1_iu5rpgs wrote

No, you need a properly insulated and plumbed house (no pipes in exterior walls or unconditioned spaces) to prevent freezing. A trickle of water is advice for warm climates that might occasionally see freezing temperatures, it's a coping mechanism for a poorly designed system.

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