Why are bathroom products prone to freezing and cracking in winter?
The normal water temperature for faucet sanitary ware is above 4℃. The form of water below 0℃ will change into ice. If the mass remains unchanged, the density will become smaller, so the volume will increase after freezing, causing bathroom products to swell and crack. Freeze cracking is a force majeure natural factor. As long as you master the following anti-freeze tips, your bathroom products can survive the winter with peace of mind!
Toilet
room temperature maintenance method
When the temperature in the bathroom is below 0 degrees Celsius, the water stored in the toilet tank is easy to freeze, which may cause the volume to increase and crack the tank. It is recommended to close the doors and windows before going to bed, turn on the indoor heating system in the bathroom, and keep the indoor temperature above freezing to prevent freezing.
Empty the residual water method
If you and your family are out on vacation or if your home has been installed but not moved in, please close the main water inlet valve in time and stop ventilation to prevent the temperature from being too low, which may cause frostbite to the water pipes or ceramic bodies. Salt can be added to the water tank to lower the freezing point and prevent freezing.
Smart toilet
If you use a smart toilet at home, you need to turn off the angle valve to disconnect the power when you are away from home for a long time, and then press the flush, self-cleaning, buttock washing and other functions to release the pressure of the residual water in the pipeline and ensure that the toilet is drained. The remaining water will prevent freezing and frost damage to water pipes or ceramic bodies.
Leading chapter
drip line method
In cold weather, in order to prevent water pipes from freezing at night, you can open the faucet slightly and drip water into a line to keep the water flowing continuously to prevent freezing, or use a hair dryer to blow it or wrap it in a towel and pour it with warm water. Xiao Ma Ge's warm reminder is that the dripping water can be recycled and reused, don't waste it.
How to dress and wear hats
For exposed water pipes, faucets and other water supply facilities, you can use cotton fabric, old cotton clothes and other insulation materials to thicken and wrap the faucets. Pay special attention to wrapping faucets in the shade thicker to prevent them from freezing and cracking. Windows should also be closed before going to bed. For rooms where the indoor temperature is lower than 4°C, the indoor water meter valve should be closed and the remaining water in the water pipe should be drained. The water pipe will naturally not freeze when it is empty.
Thaw and rescue
If the kitchen and bathroom products have frozen, be careful not to start them hard, let alone pour boiling water directly, as the products that are suddenly cooled and heated are more likely to break. The correct approach is to wrap the product with a soft object such as a towel, and then pour warm water on it to thaw it. If the indoor product or pipes are frozen, you can raise the room temperature and wait for it to recover on its own!
