Letting the Water Run (preventing frozen pipes)

Mark C · 01-17-2009, 07:53 PM

Woke up this morning to hear water rushing in my sump pump well and a slight 'hum' like it was trying to pump. Turns out the discharge line froze. I've got it buried except for an 18" section where it leaves the house and goes into the ground. Disconnected it at the ground and let the sun thaw it a bit, all is well. Glad it didn't burn up the pump, so keep an eye out for that too!

Also found a frozen hose bib, nothing a propane torch couldn't cure

01-17-2009, 07:53 PM	#13
Mark C Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SE PA Posts: 674 Trading: (4)	Re: Letting the Water Run (preventing frozen pipes Woke up this morning to hear water rushing in my sump pump well and a slight 'hum' like it was trying to pump. Turns out the discharge line froze. I've got it buried except for an 18" section where it leaves the house and goes into the ground. Disconnected it at the ground and let the sun thaw it a bit, all is well. Glad it didn't burn up the pump, so keep an eye out for that too! Also found a frozen hose bib, nothing a propane torch couldn't cure