Warmer may not be better

[altivo]

At this time last night it was -6°F and we had a frozen hydrant in one barn (of the type that isn't supposed to freeze.) Tonight it is +6°F instead, and the hydrants are now dead in both barns. Not only that, but there's water hemorrhaging somewhere on that supply line at an estimated rate of 3 gallons per minute. That's a big leak. Nothing is coming to the surface, so we can't tell where the problem is. The really bad thing is that there is no shutoff for that line. It runs on back pressure from the well, so the only way to shut it down is to kill the pump and therefore the entire water system, house included. I am going to do that overnight tonight, both to stop the waste and the wear and tear on the pump, and in hopes that the leak will freeze solid enough to stop further leakage for at least a few days until things actually start to thaw.

At the moment, even if we knew where to dig, it would take at least a pickaxe and more likely a jackhammer to break the ground. I'm afraid this is going to be mucho expensive. One thing's for sure. If we have to pay a well service to take care of this, they're going to put a separate shutoff in that line to avoid future complications.

If it weren't for that major PITA, I'd be just enjoying the two inches of white fluffy stuff that fell today...

Comments

[dakhun.livejournal.com]

*blinks*
Horses also have HMO's?

*hugs* too :-)

[altivo.livejournal.com]

Yes, my horses have an HMO. My vet has a flat rate plan that includes four visits a year, basic vaccinations, and annual diagnostics. It doesn't cover emergencies or foaling, but it's a good deal on the routine stuff.