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Author: Matty1237958 (MA) I am wondering if its possible to run water from my house to my shed and still use it in the the winter without it freezing? If so how? Thanks so much!
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Re: Outdoor plumbing
Author: m & m (MD) The simplest way is to install a yard hydrant.
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Author: Fixitangel (NC) Just be sure you bury it deep enough; in MA the frost line for water pipes is 48", I think.
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Author: packy (MA) come on Fixitangel, the frost line is not 48 inches, it is 4 feet... actually burying the pipe will keep it from freezing but trying to get the water pipe back up to the surface is a problem.
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Author: Wheelchair (IL) Is it possible? Yes. You need a licensed plumber in your area to advise you how to do it. Worse Case if you do it wrong.... the line freezes. Call A Pro. Best Wishes
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Author: hj (AZ) You can bury the PIPE deeo enough so it does not freeze, but if the shed is not heated the pipes WILL freeze inside it.
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Author: Fixitangel (NC) Water doesn't run uphill thru solid ice? Now you tell me
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Author: bernabeu (SC) actually, in MA, the frost line is 121.92 centimeters below grade ============================================== "Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638
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