DIY & Home Improvement

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I outside line runs about 40 feet to opening. I think I will dig the snow away from the buried line which will allow it to thaw when it's 35. If a flood ensues will feed into garden hose via drain fitting and into laundry tub pump and drain. I think this happened years ago and I waited it out until warmer weather. I don't think I have that luxury this time.

Update: Poured boiling water along the highest point of the line - nearest to the surface, after the surface dig. There is slight movement of water in the pipe after running the pump. So will do that for awhile and see if I get a full thaw.

I think a solution is to dig in a few feet of parallel pipe along the high point on both sides, put an underground mini-dry well and leave the other high end of the pipes facing up with a cap on them. This is low tech but would allow pouring boiling water into the side pipes for warmth in the winter.