英国寒流冻结了家庭管道;打开橱柜门有助于解冻,防止爆裂。
UK cold snap freezes home pipes; opening cabinet doors helps thaw them and prevent bursts.
据英国天然气公司称,英国的寒冷天气造成家中的冷冻管道,有可能爆发暴风雨和洪水。
Cold weather in the UK has caused frozen pipes in homes, risking bursts and flooding, according to British Gas.
即使加热,如果冷空气被困住,外部墙或封闭的柜子里的管道也会冻结。
Even with heating on, pipes in exterior walls or enclosed cabinets can freeze if cold air is trapped.
开着厨房和浴室的橱柜门可以让温暖的室内空气流通和解冻管道,有可能在两小时内恢复水流。
Opening kitchen and bathroom cupboard doors allows warm indoor air to circulate and thaw pipes, potentially restoring water flow within two hours.
该方法在 -5°C对一名房主有效。
The method was effective for one homeowner at -5°C.
英国燃气公司建议查明受影响的管道并小心解冻,以避免损坏,同时保持橱柜开着并保持稳定的室内温度有助于防止今后出现冻结。
British Gas advises identifying affected pipes and thawing them carefully to avoid damage, while keeping cupboards open and maintaining steady indoor temperatures can help prevent future freezing.