With the low temperatures hitting the area again I thought we had all the bases covered with the new hot water pump circulating again. Unfortunately this wasn't enough to keep the cold water lines in the exterior wall on Alex's and Mackenzie's bathroom from freezing and then flowing when it warmed up overnight.
Came down to get my second cup of coffee and heard water running in the foyer! Photo is of the foyer chandelier this morning minus the water streaming through it.....note the blue and blown out lamps. I installed a shut-off valve the first week we moved into the house back in spring of 2004. Has come in very handy a few times since.
After Moyia called the insurance folks to let them know about the leak, I found the cold water line feeding the upstairs and decided to install a valve to isolate the floor so we'd have hot and cold water on the first floor.
I was always liked these little tubing cutters and this one served its purpose admirably by being able to fit into this tight space with a bit of room to clear the floor joist.
Got the needed piece of copper out and ready to installed the valve!
Not a real big fan of these push connectors fittings for use inside a home but at the local Lowe's this was all they carried---no sweat fittings or compression. It does make things easy and installed quickly and without a drip once the water was turned on. Now we wait for the contractor to make the water line and drywall repairs---oh joy.
Yeah, you missed out on a fun sweat soldering job. Those push connectors are illegal to sell in California, due to earthquakes, but you don't have to worry....oh... Well, you'll probably live in the subtropics by then =:o)
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