Linda,
If water is flowing, it HAS to go somewhere - it just doesn't disappear. If
it's a retro plumb job and if it's on a slab, then the pipes would have to
be inside. No one would dig under a house to install water pipes.
Also have him check with his insurance agent. Part of the repairs may be
covered by homeowner's insurance.
-----Original Message-----
From: ohgen-bounces(a)rootsweb.com [mailto:ohgen-bounces@rootsweb.com] On
Behalf Of Linda Boorom
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 7:21 PM
To: ohgen(a)rootsweb.com
Subject: Re: [OHGENWEB] Voting Results
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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