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    mamanubber Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 14, 2014, 10:47 AM
    Help! Forgot to winterize!
    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?
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    hkstroud Posts: 11,929, Reputation: 899
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    Nov 14, 2014, 10:51 AM
    Try heating the hose bib (tap) with a heat gun or hair drier. Will take some time.
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    Nov 14, 2014, 11:23 AM
    I'll give it a go. Thanks
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    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

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