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Hutchewon

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

Reply to Eko (Reply #7)

Sat Jan 31, 2026, 04:16 PM

Jan 2026

If the water runs briefly then stops it could be that the line is not totally blocked. Try turning the tap on and leave it on for 30 minutes. If that doesn't work, be sure to turn the tap off before you leave it unsupervised.

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Anyone here a plumber or know about plumbing? [View all] Eko Jan 2026 OP

Do you have a crawl space? PCIntern Jan 2026 #1

no crawl space Eko Jan 2026 #2

The meter could be frozen. Turbineguy Jan 2026 #3

Were can I find the meter? Eko Jan 2026 #4

Sorry, maybe I was wrong. Turbineguy Jan 2026 #9

all good. Thanks for replying! Eko Jan 2026 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author sl8 Jan 2026 #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 Jan 2026 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author sl8 Jan 2026 #11

Isnt it? Eko Jan 2026 #12

Leave the valve/tap open but stay close to it. Hutchewon Jan 2026 #14

The underground line could be frozen or broken/burst. biophile Jan 2026 #6

Thanks see post 7 Eko Jan 2026 #8

does your well have a submersible pump? Do you have a well house? UpInArms Jan 2026 #13

On that I have no idea as I rent, but Eko Jan 2026 #15

So, it is a community well, not a private one? UpInArms Jan 2026 #16

Similar Situation Here ProfessorGAC Jan 2026 #17