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outside faucetsInfo Regarding Outside FaucetsWhen choosing your style or make of faucet, consider a outside faucets faucet. Styles and fine finishes are important to the design of a bathroom or kitchen. Chips and scratches will not have to be a concern when selecting this brand of faucet. An outside tap is an extremely handy for watering the garden, washing the car, and even filling the kids' swimming pool. But before winter comes your outside faucets need to be shut off. If you live in the southern part of the planet winter may not even be a thought for you. But for many of us summer will pass, fall will arrive and then soon freezing temperatures can be threatening our water supply because pipes can freeze. Before the freezing weather arrives there are some things you should do to ensure you don't have pipes that freeze. 1. Wrap all your pipes that are in areas that are not heated, with heat tape or insulation foam wrap 2. Take your garden hose off the faucet and drain it. 3. Wrap your outside faucet with Styrofoam or use rags to protect it from the cold. 4. Any vents around the foundation of your home should be closed off for the winter. 5. Know where the shut off valve for your property is and how to turn it off. It is generally found near the water meter box. 6. If you have an in-ground sprinkler system you need to shut the water off to prevent run-off water from freezing the lines and coming on and freezing on the road. If you live in sub freezing weather here are some tips to follow: 1. Set your outside tap to drip about 6 drops per minute and let it drip 24 hours a day. 2. In areas that are heated you can open doors to allow heat to reach the pipes.... Page 2: Info Regarding Outside Faucets Related Articles
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