Although it is hard to believe, we sometimes have nights where the temperature drops to freezing or below here in north central Florida. On occasion, the temperature remains below freezing for several hours. I don't like that! Freezing cold weather should be illegal in Florida!
But when cold weather does hit us, animals and plants must be brought inside. Also, outside water pipes must be insulated from the freezing weather. This is one example of a really good wrap and should provide that pipe all the protection it needs.
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I was stunned with the insulation until I read your explanation.
I know just how that poor pipe feels - although we are having a bit of a melt here today!
I had added your new blog to my reader's list but you haven't posted there in a week...so here I am back to find you. Thanks so much for sharing, dear Lowell, I hope your New Year is going well. :) (well, starting well, for now.)
Yes. It's hard to believe you get freezing temperatures in Florida. If you bring your plants and animals into the house, does that mean everyone brings their horses in, too? Or do they wrap them up like this water pipe?
Re: my comment about 60 plus: Mostly making fun of myself and adjustments to age. In my opinion, the 70 plus group has the process nailed. . .!
Yes. It's hard to believe you get freezing temperatures in Florida. If you bring your plants and animals into the house, does that mean everyone brings their horses in, too? Or do they wrap them up like this water pipe?
Re: my comment about 60 plus: Mostly making fun of myself and adjustments to age. In my opinion, the 70 plus group has the process nailed. . .!
Wow that is totally wrapped for below 0 weather. Maybe I should go out and wrap our pipes---not mine the houses. MB
It is supposed to be 80 degrees later this week...sounds like a good golf week ;) Yep, that photo was at Rainbow Springs...I love that place.
Pretty in Pink?
We had warm temperatures of 6C today - didn't even need a scarf!
Who would have guessed.
And, it is lovely, too. It is a good reason to be a bit further south in Florida.
seems to be an excellent remedy!!
Insulation from cold is good. Another trick is to let the faucet stay slightly open. The slowly running water keeps warmer so it won't freeze. Someone already said, "Pretty in Pink."
Difficult to believe it from France...
Keep warm Lowell !
Pierre
It looks weird! But, since I like freezing days, I won't say anything...
That's a cosy looking pipe!
It looks like it's wearing a pink boa. Hope it warms up soon!
I'm amazed that pipes need wrapping in Florida! We have a spring in my village that flows constantly all winter...no insulation around the pipe that rises above the ground surface. Maybe it doesn't freeze because it flows constantly.
Yes, it is. A pink wrap. Makes me want to paint the 'head' red.
I was wondering why the faucet was wearing a pink boa.
Yikes, Lowell. I can honestly say I've never seen that before. That water line is all dress up with no where to go. I'm hoping for some more chilly temps down here...but, it doesn't need to be a hard freeze.
When it gets cold, you have to take the proper precautions! This person won't be frozen out. :)
hmmm it's different!
Hey...I LOVE your header!The horses are wonderful!
Happy energy!
Léia
Looks like something you would see around here, but not in Florida. But I wouldn't complain about a few hours of cold as long as it warmed up in the daytime. We have had some pretty cold days the last week, only getting up to the high 30's. Brrrrr!
Wow! Thankfully our Mumbai winter is at 10C for 15 mins only :)
Ahh yes, we have to do this every now and then here in Arizona. We especially have to cover some plants when a cold front comes through.
Colder in Florida than here?
I can't believe it. Nice dress ;-)
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