Since the list is at a lull, guess it's ok to reply to this off topic discussion?
Too late for heat tape. It appears is line is already broken, although there is no
evidence of
where. He just bought the 100 (?) yr old house in August, things haven't gone
well...... Was
"rehabbed" when he bought it, but, not well as things are appearing now.
When he left for work Friday morning (sub zero temps) at 3:30 AM he had water, when he
arrived home
abt. 1 PM, no water, from any faucet. Water company came that afternoon, meter had water
flowing, so
turned off meter. No evidence of water damage, but the line was probably already ruptured
then. The
house appears to be built upon a slab, no crawl space, no basement to access pipes. More
like a row
house connected to another house that has a basement that is being rehabbed but had no
heat. On
Friday, no evidence of water there. He did everything he could, opened cabinets, turned up
the
heat,. Then had the water company come back on Tues. Still, water going through the meter.
But
where?
Plumber there today, line broke somewhere, probably under the house. But where? House
built before
plumbing. How did they get it in then? How are we going to replace it now? Still no
evidence of
water damage, so probable insurance problems or help from insurance. Still no water, line
is broke
somewhere. He has a gym membership, so can take showers there. Doing laundry here, I
figure dishes
are next. More estimates tomorrow from experts.
But, what is a 25 year old kid to do with this economy? Looks like thousands to fix! My
stomach is
in knots worrying about him. We've already lent him money to buy the house, not sure
where the rest
will come from.
I'm sure something will work out, I hope!
Linda
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sandra Quinn" <ohgen(a)alltel.net>
To: <ohgen(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2009 7:59 AM
Subject: Re: [OHGENWEB] Voting Results
You can buy heat tape at a home supply store and wrap the pipes
where
they come into the house and plug in to electric.
My sisters pipes are frozen now too.
Supposed to warm up this week.
Sandy
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