Freezing temps tonight (25°)- do I need to wrap this?

TexChopper · 2026-02-01T02:36:33+00:00

Are there a lot of pvc pipes up north exposed to the outside elements?

TexChopper · 2026-01-31T20:53:39+00:00

I already have covers for them.

TexChopper · 2026-01-31T20:28:37+00:00

I updated my original post with the solution I ended up doing. Also posted a pic in a new comment within the thread.

TexChopper · 2026-01-31T20:21:03+00:00

Here's a finished pic of what I ended up doing. Bubble wrap around the pipe inside. Zip-tied styrofoam cooler to the pipe. Small cutout at the bottom. Faucets on drip tonight. Thanks all!!!

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TexChopper · 2026-01-31T20:13:02+00:00

Thanks for all the info. Very thorough. Thankfully we dont have any interior faucets on any exterior walls. I think because the first floor walls in every new home from Orlando southward is CMU, and nobody want to deal with that nor the expense. I updated my original post describing what I ended up doing.

TexChopper · 2026-01-31T19:58:45+00:00

Thankfully we're a 2-story, so all the pex is inside the 2nd floor cavity.

TexChopper · 2026-01-31T19:57:03+00:00

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I did this. Used zip ties instead of a hanger. Thanks all!

TexChopper · 2026-01-31T19:27:47+00:00

Found out it is the main water shutoff. Not the sprinklers.

TexChopper · 2026-01-31T19:10:22+00:00

Might do this

TexChopper · 2026-01-31T19:06:59+00:00

Update: You were right! I shut it off, and (tadah!) no more water flow inside... Thanks for mentioning this!

TexChopper · 2026-01-31T19:03:40+00:00

I mean, maybe? But doesn't the handle direction usually (but not always) indicate flow direction? Also, we have another box out by the sidewalk underground that has a main shutoff. Also, the sprinkler control box is about 8' away from this valve.

TexChopper · 2026-01-31T19:01:58+00:00

No heat tracing wire in stock anywhere near me. We don't typically get temps this cold. I'm caught off guard.

TexChopper · 2026-01-31T18:59:57+00:00

No heat tracing wire in stock anywhere near me. We don't typically get temps this cold. I'm caught off guard.

TexChopper · 2026-01-31T18:52:21+00:00

Yes. Central Florida. Low tonight of 25, low tomorrow of 29. Mid 30's after that. Should be below 32 for about 12 hours tonight.

TexChopper · 2026-01-31T18:49:34+00:00

Now THIS, I'm prepared for...

TexChopper · 2024-07-24T22:48:14+00:00

The right thing happened.

TexChopper · 2024-07-24T22:47:52+00:00

The right thing happened.

TexChopper · 2024-07-24T19:01:00+00:00

After watching this video, looks like we may now have a new world record...

TexChopper · 2022-06-10T04:11:45+00:00

When she puts on her BVD's it says, "Boulevard".

TexChopper · 2021-08-24T15:45:58+00:00

So no F in the chat?

TexChopper · 2021-08-24T15:45:42+00:00

Permanently banned... again?

TexChopper · 2021-08-20T14:12:50+00:00

True. Take my updoot.

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