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You must be logged in to post a comment. Dec This could be a good science fair project for a young scientist in middle or high school. As I think of my experience, I wonder if the valve was not seating properly so that ice formed outside could propagate past the valve. The slowest leak would allow this. I wonder if the ice in contact with the valve on the outside would chill the valve enough that on another cold night ice would be allowed to form on the inside of the valve.
These factors would once again suggest that it is wise to remove the hose. If there was even a slight leak, it should be fixed, but in the event that the leak could develop from exterior ice pressure during the winter, it would be good to disconnect the hose. Finally, removing the hose is a wise action to take when winterizing to prevent damage to the hose itself. In New Mexico, because of our typically dry winters, it will be necessary to reattach the hose periodically during winter to water when the weather permits.
In the absence of proof that the ice cannot progress past the valve, removing the hose after use is advised. Thank you for your very thought provoking observation. There is no simple answer. Water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit, but indoor pipes are somewhat protected from outdoor temperature extremes, even in unheated areas of the house like in the attic or garage.
As a general rule, temperatures outside must drop to at least 20 degrees or lower to cause pipes to freeze. Normally, pipes take about 6 hours to freeze. Garden hoses are normally made of thinner material so they would freeze in less time, depending on the temperature and the material of the hose. A sillcock or hose bibb is an outdoor water faucet that is located and attached to the exterior of a house.
Sillcocks are nothing more than spigots that you'll find coming out of your house. They essentially have a spout in which to connect hoses to or just access tap water while outside. How to turn off and drain outdoor water lines and faucets Locate and turn off the outdoor water shut-off valve.
Your home's outdoor water shut-off valve is usually located near the ceiling, on the inside of the wall where the outdoor faucet is located. Disconnect the hose. Drain the pipe. Drain the inside valve. Your hose bibb , or outside spigot, is the faucet located on the exterior of your house. Yup, that's your hose bibb. In winter, homeowners in colder climates need to turn off the water to their hose bibbs to prevent damage and flooding when the weather drops below freezing.
Outside , disconnect the hose and store it. If your outdoor tap doesn't have an indoor drainage port, you 'll need to leave the outdoor tap open a bit to ensure all the water has left the pipe. Close the outdoor tap for the winter. Winterize your hose bibs before temperatures drop to 20 degrees. Pipes located outdoors are subject to freezing once outdoor temperatures fall below 20 degrees. Use a hanger made for hoses, which has a large, curved surface to support the hose.
Hanging the hose on a nail may cause kinking from the stress of the weight in one spot. If you're leaving your outdoor water supply turned off, The Illinois Citizens Utility Board recommends returning to your outdoor faucet and turning it on full blast until the water slows to a trickle.
This way, you know the spigot and the pipes are empty. Consider placing an insulated cover on the faucet to provide further protection from snow and freezing weather. Vanessa is an avid gardener with experience helping things grow in the three corners of the country where she has lived — Florida, Pennsylvania, and Oregon.
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