I am currently running my pump to keep pipes from freezing in 28 degree overnight temp. However, I have some waterfalls that I have not diverted water to for 1 month. Should I divert water through all these pipes too? Will it matter? Thanks.
At 28 F and a 10 MPH wind, it would take over 15 hours to freeze a 1.5" pipe so you shouldn't really need freeze protection at that temperature. It takes much colder temperatures before freezing becomes a real issue. Smaller pipes, such as for cleaners might freeze sooner so you might want to drain those. Also, waterfalls should naturally drain below ground level so those should not be an issue. Just open the waterfall valves after shutting off the pumps and they should drain.JohnD5000 said:I am currently running my pump to keep pipes from freezing in 28 degree overnight temp. However, I have some waterfalls that I have not diverted water to for 1 month. Should I divert water through all these pipes too? Will it matter? Thanks.