![]() ![]() In case you live in an area where the climate turns frigid in winter, you should add insulation on the inside of the tap to add extra warmth. You should know that they are inexpensive, easy to install and have a lifespan of several years. This is available at all hardware and home improvement stores. Insulate taps and this will ensure that you protect all outdoor taps from extreme temperatures.In case these outside taps do not have a dedicated supply then you will have to turn off the main water supply to drain them out. This should be done before freezing sets in, locate and close the valve supplying water to the outside faucet and then open the faucet outside and drain the pipe completely. By draining all the water from the taps, you will prevent ice from forming inside. Drain the tap and close the outdoor supply valve and drain the pipe leading to the tap.If you do not remove hoses and other connections from the hose bib, it can trap water and cause the fixture to freeze. Disconnect and drain all hoses that fixed to your water faucets.Seal them to prevent cold air from reaching your pipes. All check the exterior walls and the foundation for cracks or holes near the hose bibs. These need to be repaired before the cold weather arrives. Inspect and check all outdoor faucets for leaks or drips.Follow these measures to ensure that your pipes are weatherproof: You should weatherize all outdoor faucets and protect it from downstream breaks in your water pipes. For any home, this could be devastating as you would be without water for days till the repair is complete and it could cost thousands of dollars in water damage. To understand this, you should know that ice that forms due to a leaky outdoor faucet can cause a pipe to rupture inside the walls of your home. The increase in water pressure is normally what leads to a pipe failure and this causes the pipe to burst and this happens at the site of freezing. This is usually an area between the ice and the closed faucet. But, the main damage is caused by ice blockage that increases the water pressure, down the line. Though water increases in volume when it freezes, ice does not put pressure on your pipes. Well usually pipes do not break due to ice forming in a water pipe but where the ice blockage occurs. ![]() Also, you need to weatherize your outdoor faucets. So you might want to take care of the problem before the first freeze arrives. This is because it could cause pipes to freeze and crack and this would create a huge plumbing headache for you and your family. You need to ensure that you plug this leak before winter approaches. You can replace these worn out components by removing the packing nut. Usually, a leak develops when the washer or the packing around the handle wears out. These faucets have a compression valve that tightens a washer onto the valve seat when you turn the handle. Well this is if the tap isn’t too corroded to disassemble. If you have the right tools then this fix is easy peasy! Speaking of watering, your garden faucet could develop a leak and you would have no choice but to repair it. If you’ve got green fingers then you would enjoy looking after your garden and watering plants, shrubs and trees from time to time. ![]()
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