On 14/11/2017 00:15, Davey wrote:
On Mon, 13 Nov 2017 17:45:46 +0000
Scott wrote:

We have a cold water storage tank in the loft, which is not properly
lagged at the moment. My neighbour is convinced there is risk of
flooding of the water freezes then thaws. The tank is made of plastic
(PVC?) not lead. The lid is loose, leaving plenty of space for
expansion. To my mind, freezing would be an inconvenience but no risk
to the integrity of the tank.

However, she also mentioned the inlet and outlet pipes. Could they
freeze and present a risk? Anyone venture an opinion?

Our neighbour went away for Christmas a few years ago, and one day, the
first-named on his emergency call list answered the 'phone, to hear the
sound of running water coming over the 'phone. The leak from the broken
pipe had shorted out the Emergency Call system, which had then called
the first number on its internal list. It took a lot of work to get the
house back into liveable condition again.


Did they not turn the water off before departing?

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Michael Chare