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2021/01/07 15:10 Weather news
On days when the outside temperature is below freezing, facilities such as water pipes may freeze and the water supply may not be possible. In the worst case, the equipment can be damaged or the water line can burst.
Here are three ways to prevent your water pipes from freezing.
In the Kanto region, there is a high risk of frostbite, especially along the mountains, and there are places on the plains that are also on alert.
I will explain how to prevent frostbite.
1. 1.Water pipe insulation
Wrap a cloth or bubble absorber around the part where the heat insulating material is not wrapped, such as a water pipe or faucet, and secure it with tape to prevent heat from escaping.
Since the space inside the meter case is often exposed, keep it warm by hanging a lid or stuffing it with a cloth.
There is no need to worry about buried pipes freezing in the ground.
2. Use of drain plug (drain)
In cold regions, homes with a drain plug (Mizunukisen) drain (drain) before bed on nights when it is expected to be cold.
Step 1: turn off all the taps in the house
Step 2: Operate the drain plug (close it until the handle or lever comes to a complete stop)
Step 3: Open all the taps in the house (open all, including the toilet lever)
Check the feel of the faucet by sucking in air lightly with your hand, etc.
Step 4: turn off all the taps in the house
3.Let the water out
If you don’t have a drain plug, open the tap a little at night to let the water come out, and it will be harder to freeze. Use the accumulated water for washing.
Some steps are mostly taken before you go to bed at night, but if you’re out of the house for several days in the dead of winter, take the same steps.
If it’s very cold or if you leave the house for a long time, take steps like adding antifreeze.
At this time, do not use boiling water. If the volume of water increases rapidly, the water pipe may burst.
In the unlikely event that the water line breaks or is damaged, close the original water stopcock and contact the Bureau of Sanitation or a designated commercial operator.
Asahikawa City website Sendai City Sanitation Bureau website Nagoya City Sanitation and Sewerage Bureau website
