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Do outdoor faucets require frost protection?<\/h1>\n

Like it or not, fall is here, and with it, a certain number of precautions to think about in preparation for the cold days ahead. Among these precautions is protecting your outdoor faucets.<\/p>\n

The pipes and spigots are particularly vulnerable to damage caused by freezing. However, whether because winter comes early or our lives are too hectic, we often forget to check them and winterize them. The consequences? The water contained in the pipes and spigots can freeze and expand, causing them to burst. Now, if there\u2019s one thing we don\u2019t want, it\u2019s repairing a frozen pipe or dealing with a flood in twenty-below-zero temperatures! Especially since anything that\u2019s subjected to this ordeal can quickly end up damaged, as well.<\/p>\n

So should you frost-proof your outdoor faucets?<\/strong>
\nThe answer is obvious!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Winterizing your outdoor faucets<\/h2>\n

While a frost-proof faucet is a very appropriate solution for winter, don\u2019t underestimate the value of the following good practices when it comes to helping you avoid unpleasant surprises.<\/p>\n

First of all, purge the lines. The process couldn\u2019t be easier. Start by closing the drain valve if you have one. Next, turn on the outdoor faucet and let all of the water drain out of the pipes. Last, turn it off and leave it off until the weather warms up again. As for the hoses, put them away in a dry place that\u2019s sheltered from the freezing cold.<\/p>\n

Certain materials such as glass wool and polyethylene foam can be used as an affordable means of insulating your pipes. However, you\u2019ll need to check them every so often to make sure everything stays in place.<\/p>\n

Frost protection: an indispensable precaution for your outdoor faucets<\/h2>\n

Most recently constructed homes are equipped with frost-proof outdoor faucets. If you don\u2019t have them, they\u2019re well worth the expense!<\/p>\n

These faucets have an internal mechanism that automatically purges the line after each use. This helps keep your pipes safe from frost and damage. If you want to, you can even use your frost-proof outdoor faucet during the cold weather at no risk. However, remember that your garden hoses will still need to be disconnected and put away during the cold season.<\/p>\n

For optimum performance, a frost-proof faucet should be connected to a pipe that\u2019s buried between 50 and 60 centimeters (19 to 23 inches) under the ground and it should be gently inclined toward the outside to ensure that the automatic purge system works correctly and to prevent rainwater from seeping in.<\/p>\n

If you need help or advice to frost-proof your outdoor faucets or winterize your systems, you\u2019ll be happy to know that the team of experts at Plomberie Roger Chayer Inc. is at your service. Whether you need to insulate your indoor or outdoor pipes or you need any other kind of plumbing work<\/a> done, they\u2019ll meet\u2014if not exceed\u2014your expectations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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