ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
I just found a reminder in my diary: "DRAIN HOSE!". It took me a minute or two to remember why it was there...
I have a hose outlet in my back yard and normally have a hose connected at all times for convenient post-ride bike washing.
Last winter though I got caught out by a sharp frost. The hose froze solid, bursting the pipe and cracking the nozzle. I made a note in my new diary to remind me not to get caught out again!
I have drained and disconnected the hose for safe storage until next spring. I also discovered that I can isolate the pipe leading to the hose outlet which I have done so I can leave the external tap open in case that freezes up. (I am quite surprised that it was not damaged last time along with the hose connected to it.)
If you have a similar setup... drain yours too?
I have a hose outlet in my back yard and normally have a hose connected at all times for convenient post-ride bike washing.
Last winter though I got caught out by a sharp frost. The hose froze solid, bursting the pipe and cracking the nozzle. I made a note in my new diary to remind me not to get caught out again!
I have drained and disconnected the hose for safe storage until next spring. I also discovered that I can isolate the pipe leading to the hose outlet which I have done so I can leave the external tap open in case that freezes up. (I am quite surprised that it was not damaged last time along with the hose connected to it.)
If you have a similar setup... drain yours too?