(19 February 2015, 19:59)Devonian Wrote: I'm pretty sure you had similar conditions last year, so it's about time you sorted out a few new pairs of insulated boots and some decent merino wool socks.
How are the mains water and electrical services holding up with the sheer volume of snow and cold temps?
Yep, I am pretty well set up for staying inside and ignoring the snowfall.
The fleece lined trousers I bought after last year have worked exceptionally well.
The 200g Thinsilite boots did nicely when matched with sine good wool socks.
My down parka is one I have had for some time and does a fine job. If it ever wears out on me I will buy another immediately. I would recommend everyone have one if their temps stay around freezing for any great part of the year.
The water lines are doing fine. The mains are deeply buried and never give a problem. My private water lines are also staying clear.
My greatest problem is my sewer lines. The main 3" pipe is fine but when I ran my drain from the kitchen sink I "eyeballed it" rather than laying a level against the pipe and I have a problem with that line draining completely. It is my own fault and not the pipe, nature or the water. you let water stand when the temps are -30 and it will freeze. Those are the rules!
Ice builds up, then more and finally the pipe filled with ice. I thought I had cured the problem, but was mistaken and now have a kitchen sink that will not drain until the thaw.
When the temps once again climb above the limit for PVC clue to work I will get under the house and solve that problem for good.
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