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Yeah, probably another thing to add to the prepper kit. But they were sold out last week.

Just so you know, it is the type of linoleum that you carve to make stamps out of. It is thicker and more pliable than something like a linoleum tile.

I was going to say that the thread was dead anyway, so they could do what they wanted with it. But, if you still need anything from it, have at it. :).

Sorry you are still going through it. We...

I had to get their attention.

Water is back.

Paul, I see what you're saying. If I'm lost in the woods I'll drink water from whatever nasty hole I can find and just spit the worms out. Well, if I have food, otherwise I'd eat...

If seems that about one gallon of snow makes a little less than.half a gallon of water. Basically, we've been collecting snow in 5 gallon buckets and ending up with half a bucket of water (just for...

So no water and the snow is starting to melt. They say everyone should have water again "through the weekend". I filled a bathtub with snow for non-potable and in case of emergency potable.
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I read last night about snow insulating. Seems odd, but also make sense. Just a complicated bunch of things going together.

My area is apparently complicated because we have several different...

Thanks STF.

My water is still of, but i am still counting myself lucky for having both electricity and natural gas. And the up side, if I don't have water in the pipes, it can't freeze, right? ...

Whatever you mean by "close up for the season" doesn't happen here. But we have ugly Christmas t-shirts because it's too hot for sweaters here :). My girlfriend knits and it is hilarious to see her...

Oh, I see what you were asking. I'm pretty sure it is full now that I know the water was a city issue and not likely to be a freeze in the water heater inlet pipe. The pressure was so low I could...

When you get a heat wave let me know and I'll try to give you some tips. I owe you that much, at least.

O, well, if it is only seven feet.... The guys here only have the tool so that I can't turn on the water myself. So, it is more like a key. For my side I just reach in and turn a handle like a...

Ha, yeah, amazing how different life is. But come on, you can't shower in attic water. After a few minutes it cools off. But yeah, the opposite of waiting for the hot water to get to the tap, you...

Thanks 32t,

NINE FEET? My main is under ground, but probably no more than a foot. I'm not going to clear the snow and measure though. And even then, it is just a metal or plastic cover over the...

That's really cool. I would have to build a little box in my living room to hold it, though (obviously relocating the bib is the right answer). So, I'd rather yall just keep your polar vortexes up...

I think it is a city issue. We had a steady decline in pressure, eventually the water would not go upstairs, and now nothing. Doesn't seem likely that pipes froze while the water was running. We...

Thanks Gasman!

I did rewrap the outside faucets and not leave them running. I put a trash bag over so they don't get (as) wet.

Unfortunately, I also just found out that Austin water is...

Update: I went ahead and unwrapped the bibs and set them to drip. While I was talking to a neightbor one of them started flowing with more power. So, I am going to leave them dripping. And if I...

Hi Yall,

To all yall yanks, canadians, or other people used to this winter wonderland I'm walking in it has been cold here. I am having lower and slightly "chuggy" water pressure on my kitchen...