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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

What do you do at 5am when your waiting for it to be morning and call a plumber. Do you turn off the mains any tips would be much appreciated! I can hear the dripping in the attic

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By *riendly_fun_guyMan
over a year ago

Dublin


"What do you do at 5am when your waiting for it to be morning and call a plumber. Do you turn off the mains any tips would be much appreciated! I can hear the dripping in the attic "

I’d suggest turning off the water. That way if the pipes aren’t burst but it’s just a leak at least if it’s off it can’t get any worse

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"What do you do at 5am when your waiting for it to be morning and call a plumber. Do you turn off the mains any tips would be much appreciated! I can hear the dripping in the attic

I’d suggest turning off the water. That way if the pipes aren’t burst but it’s just a leak at least if it’s off it can’t get any worse"

Thanks I had done that already some job in this weather

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By *riendly_fun_guyMan
over a year ago

Dublin

Was on a roof at 9pm dealing with a frozen water tank!! Two inches of ice!

Hopefully nothing too serious for you

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By *aitingstillMan
over a year ago

East of Cork

If you have a storage tank in the attic you could also drain this by turning on the bathroom tap, flushing toilets etc, if not frozen, be careful with your heating system if connected to storage tank in attic, maybe open trap door to leave some heat up

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"If you have a storage tank in the attic you could also drain this by turning on the bathroom tap, flushing toilets etc, if not frozen, be careful with your heating system if connected to storage tank in attic, maybe open trap door to leave some heat up"

I have a outside overflow pipe I think that's the issue it's totally frozen over. Now It's dripping down the light fitting in my room.

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By *riendly_fun_guyMan
over a year ago

Dublin

How difficult is it to get into your attic to see what’s going on up there? Might be worth going up to investigate further

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"How difficult is it to get into your attic to see what’s going on up there? Might be worth going up to investigate further "

There's a hatch access so the plumber could get up easy enough. Just praying he'll come out

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By *riendly_fun_guyMan
over a year ago

Dublin


"How difficult is it to get into your attic to see what’s going on up there? Might be worth going up to investigate further

There's a hatch access so the plumber could get up easy enough. Just praying he'll come out "

Do you know one that is reliable?

Send me a DM if not

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By *aitingstillMan
over a year ago

East of Cork

You need to get up there to investigate or it’s a lot more than a plumber you’ll require, call a neighbour or a friend while you’re waiting for the plumber

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By *he AmbassadorMan
over a year ago

IRLANDA. / Prague. / Cil Dara


"How difficult is it to get into your attic to see what’s going on up there? Might be worth going up to investigate further

There's a hatch access so the plumber could get up easy enough. Just praying he'll come out "
do you have a plumber local,??

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Thanks for all the advice much appreciated. I'm hoping it's just a broken ball cock. Ps to the other guys that are pm me no I don't want to see what your big pipe looks like

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By *hilaboutMan
over a year ago

kilkenny

Ballcock may be froze in an open position if you were able to access n pour some hot water it may free it up ..hopefully it is something simple like that

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By *riendly_fun_guyMan
over a year ago

Dublin


"Thanks for all the advice much appreciated. I'm hoping it's just a broken ball cock. Ps to the other guys that are pm me no I don't want to see what your big pipe looks like "

Well it’s starting to brighten up over Kildare so hopefully with a bit of heat and the cock and balls thaw out fully!!

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By *arpenter.Man
over a year ago

Dublin

Are your pipes lagged/insulated in the attic also insulate your cold water storage tank

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By *th dub buddiesCouple
over a year ago

Dundrum

Plumber here in Athy now..can do house calls....

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By *readnbutter30Couple
over a year ago

portlaoise

Yes turn off the mains

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Thanks for all the advice much appreciated. I'm hoping it's just a broken ball cock. Ps to the other guys that are pm me no I don't want to see what your big pipe looks like "

Some people have no class.. Big pipes indeed. It just plumbs the whole conversation to new depts

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By *ubal1Man
over a year ago

Newry Down

After the extremely cold and prolonged period of adverse weather conditions in 2010, I insulated my attic and all attic pipes to Scandinavian standards.

If you have inadequately insulated attic and pipes, in periods of very low temperatures you need to depressurise your system, by turning off the main stop cock and reduce the level in the main attic cistern.

But this could be unwise, if you need ongoing hot water.

Depressurisation should only be used overnight and not to be attempted if you do not fully understand the plumbing in your home.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"What do you do at 5am when your waiting for it to be morning and call a plumber. Do you turn off the mains any tips would be much appreciated! I can hear the dripping in the attic "

Hey OP Hope you got properly sorted,and that there wasn't too much damage done. Burst pipes can be a nightmare.

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By *ubal1Man
over a year ago

Newry Down

Have a look at some of videos on Google Video from USA about winterising properties; some useful tips from northern states that endure extremely severe winters every year.

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By *liverkMan
over a year ago

X


"Thanks for all the advice much appreciated. I'm hoping it's just a broken ball cock. Ps to the other guys that are pm me no I don't want to see what your big pipe looks like "

Quite fitting.... It being a broken ball cock... I'm sure you've caused that before

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