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biophile

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6. The underground line could be frozen or broken/burst.

Reply to Eko (Original post)

Sat Jan 31, 2026, 01:59 PM

Saturday

We have a well that feeds water out to the barn. One year after extended cold the line out to the barn froze. It’s three feet down but still froze. Part of it is in shade constantly so sunlight doesn’t warm the ground.

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Anyone here a plumber or know about plumbing? [View all] Eko Saturday OP

Do you have a crawl space? PCIntern Saturday #1

no crawl space Eko Saturday #2

The meter could be frozen. Turbineguy Saturday #3

Were can I find the meter? Eko Saturday #4

Sorry, maybe I was wrong. Turbineguy Saturday #9

all good. Thanks for replying! Eko Saturday #10

This message was self-deleted by its author sl8 Saturday #5

That is what I am leaning towards. I just find it odd that if I leave it off for a few hours and try again Eko Saturday #7

This message was self-deleted by its author sl8 Saturday #11

Isnt it? Eko Saturday #12

Leave the valve/tap open but stay close to it. Hutchewon Saturday #14

The underground line could be frozen or broken/burst. biophile Saturday #6

Thanks see post 7 Eko Saturday #8

does your well have a submersible pump? Do you have a well house? UpInArms Saturday #13

On that I have no idea as I rent, but Eko Saturday #15

So, it is a community well, not a private one? UpInArms Saturday #16

Similar Situation Here ProfessorGAC Saturday #17