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I believe that's true. However, at my parents' cabin in the Rocky Mountains, the pipes still blow if they aren't drained properly (they're at surface level). It
by ramidarigaz 17y ago
I believe that's true. However, at my parents' cabin in the Rocky Mountains, the pipes still blow if they aren't drained properly (they're at surface level). It's only happened twice that I can remember, but it's quite impressive to see a steel pipe with a crack running the entire length.
- JoeAltmaier 16y agoAlso note the solution is not to insulate exterior pipes as said in the video: insulation without a heat source simply delays the freezing. No, you have to put heat tape around the pipes. Or drain them. Running water is also not a solution - now instead of your pipes freezing, your drain will freeze. My friend the plumber was always gleeful when the newsmen would pass along that old urban legend: a long, profitable night for him, replacing drainpipes in mobile homes!