I know it may seem impossible, but the time had come to turn off the water to the outside faucets and install the faucet covers for winter. It was 34 degrees here this morning. We have already had several mornings in that temperature range. We have not had a frost yet, but we are getting closer and closer each day. Let's go over the routine for preparing the outside faucets for winter so you do not end up with a cracked water pipe.
There are several types of faucet covers from inexpensive to very expensive. These covers from Duck brands are inexpensive. They might last for one season. They might last for a dozen seasons. It all depends on the weather. But either way, you will not be out a lot of money and I dare say these do as good a job or better than the expensive covers.
Here we have installed the cover over the faucet on the deck. These are very easy to install. I like the foam ring around the base. It makes a nice tight seal which keeps cold winter winds away from the faucet.
These are so simple to install. Just put this plastic ring around the spigot and press the cover tightly over the faucet.
Then press the button atop the locking apparatus and pull the cord as far as it will go. Release the button and you will have a snug fit.
Here is a shot of the plastic cord around the spigot.
Don't forget to turn off the water to the outside faucets from the basement. This line leads to the faucet on the deck. This handle needs to be replaced.
This line leads to the faucet along the side of the house which is used for watering the front gardens, ... and washing the car.
And here is the faucet in the front, ready for old man winter.
As you make your way around the internet, you will find a few "Negative Neds" who will espouse that these covers do little to protect outdoor faucets. Everyone has his own opinion of things. I have been using these for years and I have not had a busted pipe yet. Take from that what you may.
There are several types of faucet covers from inexpensive to very expensive. These covers from Duck brands are inexpensive. They might last for one season. They might last for a dozen seasons. It all depends on the weather. But either way, you will not be out a lot of money and I dare say these do as good a job or better than the expensive covers.
Here we have installed the cover over the faucet on the deck. These are very easy to install. I like the foam ring around the base. It makes a nice tight seal which keeps cold winter winds away from the faucet.
These are so simple to install. Just put this plastic ring around the spigot and press the cover tightly over the faucet.
Then press the button atop the locking apparatus and pull the cord as far as it will go. Release the button and you will have a snug fit.
Here is a shot of the plastic cord around the spigot.
Don't forget to turn off the water to the outside faucets from the basement. This line leads to the faucet on the deck. This handle needs to be replaced.
This line leads to the faucet along the side of the house which is used for watering the front gardens, ... and washing the car.
And here is the faucet in the front, ready for old man winter.
As you make your way around the internet, you will find a few "Negative Neds" who will espouse that these covers do little to protect outdoor faucets. Everyone has his own opinion of things. I have been using these for years and I have not had a busted pipe yet. Take from that what you may.
