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Thread: hose bibb covers
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01-15-2010, 05:55 AM #1
hose bibb covers
I hear that these hose bibb covers are helpful in preventing frozen pipes.
When you see homes without them, do you recommend having them installed? Do you put the recommendation in the written report?
If you do, what exactly do you say?
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01-15-2010, 07:17 AM #2
Re: hose bibb covers
I don't tell my client anything about them. Now when I find them I say plenty because they are a pain to get on and off!
At some time we just have to realize that we can not have an answer or offer advice on everything in a home. I know, many do offer this type of service and their reports tend be more like a homeowner ship care manual. I stopped "fluffing" or adding this type of information to my reports several years back and it made my reporting life easier.
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01-15-2010, 08:15 AM #3
Re: hose bibb covers
Scott,
They are a bit difficult to remove aren't they?
I've learn that a small punch to the side of them and they crack right in half for easy removal.
And no I don't recommend them on my report either.
rick
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01-15-2010, 11:21 AM #4
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01-15-2010, 12:37 PM #5
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01-15-2010, 12:42 PM #6
Re: hose bibb covers
I don't recommend them. It makes people think that because they have them installed they no longer need to shut off and drain their exterior faucets.
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01-15-2010, 12:45 PM #7
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01-15-2010, 01:30 PM #8
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01-15-2010, 04:51 PM #9
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01-15-2010, 06:00 PM #10
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01-15-2010, 07:13 PM #11
Re: hose bibb covers
You don't have interior shut off valves for your exterior spigots?
I recommend putting on the covers even if the hose bib is freeze resistant. Kind of a belt and suspenders approach but more to discourage people from leaving the hose attached which defeats the purpose of the freeze resistant valve.
Also, even though I know the difference, some houses (like mine) have both standard and freeze resistant and lots of people don't know the difference.
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