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  • Jan 24, 2012, 08:02 PM
    Rossthr33
    Water flow from outside pipe
    I have a pipe on the outside of my home used for watering the grass. During the winter when we have a warmer than usual day, the water flows (heavily) from the pipe even when it is turned off. What is causing this and do I need a plumber?
    Thanks!
  • Jan 24, 2012, 08:05 PM
    ballengerb1
    During the winter what is your normal overnight temp? Does it freeze hard? Is the water flowing from the spigot or from a joint or connection?
  • Jan 25, 2012, 06:28 AM
    speedball1
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    I have a pipe on the outside of my home used for watering the grass.
    Tell us more. What feeds this pipe> Pump? City waster from the house? How long is this pipe? Do you have overnight freezes and warmer days? This flow. Is it under pressure? Let's have more details. Regards, Tom
  • Jan 25, 2012, 08:23 AM
    Rossthr33
    Hi. The temp overnight has been around 20-25. During the day, it is around 35-38. The water is flowing from the spigot if this is the device to turn the water on/off. This is the pipe to which I connect the water hose to in the summer.
    The pipebisbshort and connects to the water main and meter. The pressure is strong even in the off position.
    Thanks!
  • Jan 25, 2012, 09:10 AM
    ballengerb1
    Your spigot/shut off valve is defective and needs to be replaced or rebuilt. You would need to close the main valve back near your incoming water meter

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