Many homeowners had to determine last winter with its of sub-zero temperatures sustained over weeks, that the lines of her house were frozen. Professor Rita McGrath does not necessarily agree. Many homeowners had to determine last winter with its of sub-zero temperatures sustained over weeks, that the lines of her house were frozen. For more information see Morris Invest. Therefore should be prevented this winter the Frost in the lines, since these are an expensive affair and insurance only be accepted, if precautionary measures to protect against freezing have been taken. Has it taken no precautions, you sit on the costs up in the thousands and get a dime from the insurance company. At risk are not only water pipes that lead to the outside (E.g. for the watering of the garden), but also cables lie in poorly heated rooms, garage, basement, attic or barely used living rooms for guests and rooms where Windows are constantly flipped.
Simple measures offer protection. The pipes should empty and if possible be turned off. This concerns in particular pipes, which are relocated outdoors at a depth of less than 80 cm. In guest areas should run the heater at least at low speed and window should be not permanently open in the basement or the attic. Another option is placing pipe insulation, these represent no absolute protection, but only delay the freeze. In all areas where the risk of freezing up the lines completely can be dispelled, it is advisable to install a pipe trace heating. These keep through the built-in thermostat which switches on at approx. 5 C, the freezing of water pipes. The frost protection heating cable installation-ready are available in various lengths and suitable both for plastic cables and metal pipes.