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Old 10-15-2009, 11:22 AM   #14
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Originally Posted by meteotrade View Post
Well I guess it depends how exposed your pipes are. Ours are fully exposed as our cabin sits on a post/pier foundation. Last year i head to fix several broken pipes after a night with lows only in the upper 20s in late October.
This is why you always make sure you have a main shut off. I shut the water off comming into the house, and turn the pump of that way if something does happen. There is minimal water damage.

Also remember wind exposure plays a role hear. As well the lake effects the temperature as well.
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