Lance Withey
SilentTX
Even though wrapped well and covered, myself along with several neighbors experience burst pipes with the recent weather event. Many of us had no electricity for days in near zero degree weather.
For some reason the builders routed copper between the foundation and the brick veneer on which extends down to the grade on elevated foundations, this likely leave and uninsulated void. Luckily, no water in the home as it is below floor level.
We are trying to figure out a way to isolate the loop that feeds our outside spigots and restore our interior plumbing. With the main at the curb on and the water softener cutoff shutoff all water in the house is cutoff, but water continues to pour from the burst pipe on the exterior. This tells me there is a junction somewhere between the curb and the water softener loop. My question where is the most likely place for tee to occur? We know the water main enters near my driveway/garage and the softener loop and cutoff are there. At this time as you can imagine we are trying ever plumber in town, we are one of thousands with burst pipes due to the combination of weather and lack of power. Your educated advice is appreciated.
Home was built in 2007. Concrete tensioned slab on grade.
For some reason the builders routed copper between the foundation and the brick veneer on which extends down to the grade on elevated foundations, this likely leave and uninsulated void. Luckily, no water in the home as it is below floor level.
We are trying to figure out a way to isolate the loop that feeds our outside spigots and restore our interior plumbing. With the main at the curb on and the water softener cutoff shutoff all water in the house is cutoff, but water continues to pour from the burst pipe on the exterior. This tells me there is a junction somewhere between the curb and the water softener loop. My question where is the most likely place for tee to occur? We know the water main enters near my driveway/garage and the softener loop and cutoff are there. At this time as you can imagine we are trying ever plumber in town, we are one of thousands with burst pipes due to the combination of weather and lack of power. Your educated advice is appreciated.
Home was built in 2007. Concrete tensioned slab on grade.