I had a pipe freeze today because of the 'lovely weather' we have seen lately in the NE, and a failed heat tape circuit breaker. When I discovered the lack of water I immediately checked the hot water heater and noticed that the water level was low also, so acting quickly I flipped the circuit breaker on the tank in hopes of avoiding burning out a heating element.
After many trips outside and replacing the plug end and circuit breaker and an hour plus wait for the thaw, we have running water back in the abode, a little while longer and the tank was filled again. So I assumed it was safe to turn the heating elements back on. Another short wait and it seems we have hot water again.
No burst pipes, no leaks, no burnt out heating elements. Dogma at its best….
Through all this the 'stache has taken a beating in this winter weather. The exposure to extreme temperature jumps, the dry winter air, have all taken a toll on the up keep. Through it all, it still continues to grow and it has a requested special appearance coming up next month.
A friend threw out the term "El Nino" in conversation and it clicked as a possible name for the 'stache. Like El Nino, the 'stache has great affect on its surroundings and people, it is getting more notice and attention where ever it goes, and of course it is my baby…
So we see if that sticks as a moniker.
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