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mamanubber
Nov 14, 2014, 10:47 AM
I forgot to remove garden hose- now there is a frozen stream of water at tap. Pipes haven't burst yet. How do I prevent it before it happens?

hkstroud
Nov 14, 2014, 10:51 AM
Try heating the hose bib (tap) with a heat gun or hair drier. Will take some time.

mamanubber
Nov 14, 2014, 11:23 AM
I'll give it a go. Thanks

speedball1
Nov 14, 2014, 11:24 AM
If the hose is is all you're concerned with then follow Harolds advice. If you
Re going on and want to winterize your house click on back. Good luck, Tom