The Czickness XII: The Usual Suspects.

[wtburnette]

Morning folks. I'm really getting tired of this cold spell. I just found out that the pipes in my laundry room froze. In the 23 years I've been in this house, that's never happened before. Those pipes run inside a brick covered outside wall, but I'm guessing that the length of this deep freeze finally cold soaked the brick enough to freeze the pipes in there. Need to figure out how to fix this one now, but I'm sure it won't be pretty or cheap if they split.

Did I mention that January sucks?

Sorry to hear that Tim. Hopefully it's not too costly to resolve. I completely agree that this cold snap sucks badly. Reminds me too much of my time in Minnesota.

 

[T-DOGG]

I finally gave in and turned up the thermostats more at our house. I was trying to conserve some money, but it's not worth it. Tired of cold floors, but can't do too much about that since I have stupid cable ceiling heat from 1956 in our house. Hate this time of year. Blah.

 

[patience0830]

Morning folks. I'm really getting tired of this cold spell. I just found out that the pipes in my laundry room froze. In the 23 years I've been in this house, that's never happened before. Those pipes run inside a brick covered outside wall, but I'm guessing that the length of this deep freeze finally cold soaked the brick enough to freeze the pipes in there. Need to figure out how to fix this one now, but I'm sure it won't be pretty or cheap if they split.

Did I mention that January sucks?

Copper, pex or cpvc? Pex might not split. Either of the other 2, i'd be in that wall today.

 

[churchmouse]

Copper, pex or cpvc? Pex might not split. Either of the other 2, i'd be in that wall today.

This.

 

[churchmouse]

Sorry fellas. I accidentally locked the thread. Posting from my phone sometimes causes issues....

 

[wtburnette]

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[Hopper]

Well it looks like I will be putting the RAMI BD up for sale.. this originally was Barry Jenkins , then it went to CM and then to me . It has been Ceracoated by Allen M, fully Cajunized by the wizard. Would like to keep it within the group.

I swear I handled this briefly when The Wizard was working over my 75B and P-01. Was this cerakoted OD Green, IIRC? If it's the one I'm thinking of, it turned out SWEET.

 

[churchmouse]

All these "Stellar" pieces coming available and I am locked up financially.

But.....wait until you see what we are building.

 

[88E30M50]

Copper, pex or cpvc? Pex might not split. Either of the other 2, i'd be in that wall today.

Yup, sure enough it's copper. To add to the fun, I found that my truck doors were frozen shut this morning. That one is on me though, as I ran it through a car wash yesterday and forgot to wipe the seals when I got home.

 

[patience0830]

Yup, sure enough it's copper. To add to the fun, I found that my truck doors were frozen shut this morning. That one is on me though, as I ran it through a car wash yesterday and forgot to wipe the seals when I got home.

BTDT. I like copper and have become proficient at sweating joints but it doesn't like ice.

Looking at replacing the water heater down at the hacienda. Anybody have any feedback on the Rheem lifetime electrics? Or a cheaper place to buy? Looking at $1000+ then i have to figure out how I'm gonna plumb in the water furnace preheating system.

 

[ChrisK]

I swear I handled this briefly when The Wizard was working over my 75B and P-01. Was this cerakoted OD Green, IIRC? If it's the one I'm thinking of, it turned out SWEET.

That’s the one....

 

[T-DOGG]

Sorry fellas. I accidentally locked the thread. Posting from my phone sometimes causes issues....

Thought it was because I used the "G" word too many times.

 

[mcapo]

ChrisK - OK; with all the talk - let's see a pic of this masterpiece.

 

[churchmouse]

Thought it was because I used the "G" word too many times.

 

[ChrisK]

ChrisK - OK; with all the talk - let's see a pic of this masterpiece.

I’ll try to post one up tonight

 

[patience0830]

Bet it's warmer in Wisconsin where i am than where y'all are right now.

 

[churchmouse]

Bet it's warmer in Wisconsin where i am than where y'all are right now.

Its a serious heat wave here right now. Thermometer on the deck shows 16*............wooHoo

 

[T-DOGG]

Its a serious heat wave here right now. Thermometer on the deck shows 16*............wooHoo

Same temp here in the Fort. If it weren't for co-workers I'd be taking off the pants by now with all this heat outside.

 

[patience0830]

Same temp here in the Fort. If it weren't for co-workers I'd be taking off the pants by now with all this heat outside.

T-shirt weather, for sure.

 

[churchmouse]

Same temp here in the Fort. If it weren't for co-workers I'd be taking off the pants by now with all this heat outside.

They are optional you know.....