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Doug Miller

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Doug Miller wrote:
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during two recent below 20 degree nights, an icicle has formed on one
of the outdoor water faucets. there is no apparent leak,

Of course there's an apparent leak -- the icicle is evidence of that.

and no problem is visible

What, you don't consider an icicle to be a visible problem? You have a leak.

I can't find a way to turn off that faucet. There is no turn value for
that faucet only.

Then you need to install one. Promptly. Or call a plumber.

What type of pipes do you have? If it's any type of rigid plastic, this is a
pretty trivial job that anyone who's familiar with basic hand tools can easily
accomplish. If it's copper, you need a plumber's torch, and the skills to
sweat-solder copper pipe -- not rocket science, but not quite trivial either.
If it's steel, probably time to call a plumber. If it's PEX (flexible plastic
tube), definitely time to call a plumber: PEX isn't hard to work with, but it
does require specialized tools which most homeowners don't have. So... whatcha
got? Let's see if we can help you get a shutoff installed.

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Regards,
Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)

It's time to throw all their damned tea in the harbor again.