DRIFTER_016 Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 Current temp outside is -37C and -48 with the windchill. And my power has been out for 3 1/2 hours. The temp in my kitchen when I left for work was between -5C and -8C. I'm gonna be pissed if the pipes freeze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 Did yah not spark up your hut heater????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeter Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 I didnt know igloo's had heat. why are homes built without a drain valve for just this reason? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 Brrrrrrr...that's not good ! I use my wood stove for just such emergencies and the odd recreational fire... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 If you are still home and don't have heat allow the faucets to run at a fast drip/tiny thin stream to keep them from freezing. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 Build a snow cave, light a candle and huddle up with your husky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 Build a snow cave, light a candle and huddle up with your husky. and don't forget....."Watch out where the huskies go, and don't you eat that yellow snow". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 and don't forget....."Watch out where the huskies go, and don't you eat that yellow snow". or move to Montana and become a dental floss tycoon...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted January 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 If you are still home and don't have heat allow the faucets to run at a fast drip/tiny thin stream to keep them from freezing. Art That only works when you are on town water. I'm on trucked water with a 500 gallon tank and pump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted January 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 Build a snow cave, light a candle and huddle up with your husky. Candles are the devils work!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 (edited) I would immediately start to consume copious amount of my favorite alcholic beverage... but that seems to be my reaction to most things! So, at the end of the day, there is a lot to be said for consistancey! On the up side, ice for your drink will not be a problem! See, there's a silver lining behind every cloud! HH Edited January 13, 2011 by Headhunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 That only works when you are on town water. I'm on trucked water with a 500 gallon tank and pump. Well that puts a kink in my approach...If it starts to get to cold you can turn off the pump if it is a jet pump and open the cap on top to drain back the house. Make sure you open all of the faucets hot and cold to allow it to drain. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 Man thats serious....really.I sure hope you dont have to be a long time without power. Once the shrink factor gets a hold of you....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted January 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 Called the neighbours before lunch and found out that the power was restored about 9AM. All is good, no frozen pipes or dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 Called the neighbours before lunch and found out that the power was restored about 9AM. All is good, no frozen pipes or dog. Great news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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