警告Cumbria及约克郡居民, 保护管道免受寒冷天气前的冷冻。 Utilities warn Cumbria and Yorkshire residents to protect pipes from freezing ahead of cold weather.

联合公用事业公司和约克郡供水公司警告坎布里亚和约克郡居民为冬季作准备,保护水管免受冷冻,特别是在即将到来的寒冷天气和雪雪警报下。 United Utilities and Yorkshire Water are warning Cumbria and Yorkshire residents to prepare for winter by protecting pipes from freezing, especially amid upcoming cold weather and snow warnings. 两个公用事业机构都敦促在车库、阁楼和外部墙壁等未加热地区检查和隔绝暴露的管道,覆盖户外自来水龙头,并知道如何找到停水龙头。 Both utilities urge checking and insulating exposed pipes in unheated areas like garages, lofts, and external walls, covering outdoor taps, and knowing how to locate stop taps. 如果管子冷冻,他们建议用理发机轻轻地加热,如果水爆发,立即将水关掉。 If a pipe freezes, they recommend gently warming it with a hairdryer and turning off water immediately if it bursts. 他们的网站提供提示,以帮助预防代价高昂的损害。 Tips are available on their websites to help prevent costly damage.