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December 22, 1856
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Seasonal advice warns Richmond householders to shut off water pipes at night and protect gas meters from freezing amid recent cold weather to prevent damage and supply disruptions.
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Seasonable Hints.
As the weather has become decidedly winterish during the past week or two, we would admonish house keepers who have water pipes upon their premises to turn off the flow at night, in order that a freeze and consequent bursting of the pipe may be averted. Immense damage sometimes results from the bursting of a water pipe. Gas meters in exposed situations should also be blanketed or otherwise protected these cold nights, as the water in them may congeal, and thus cut off the illuminating supplies.-Rich. Whig.
As the weather has become decidedly winterish during the past week or two, we would admonish house keepers who have water pipes upon their premises to turn off the flow at night, in order that a freeze and consequent bursting of the pipe may be averted. Immense damage sometimes results from the bursting of a water pipe. Gas meters in exposed situations should also be blanketed or otherwise protected these cold nights, as the water in them may congeal, and thus cut off the illuminating supplies.-Rich. Whig.
What sub-type of article is it?
Weather
Infrastructure
What keywords are associated?
Cold Weather
Water Pipes
Gas Meters
Freezing Precautions
Where did it happen?
Richmond
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Richmond
Event Date
Past Week Or Two
Event Details
Advice to turn off water pipes at night to prevent freezing and bursting, and to protect gas meters from cold to avoid congealing water cutting off supplies.