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Originally Posted by vonsmog View Post
There is a way to hook up a welder to the copper pipes and thaw out the pipes if you are in a hurry. I don't remember how, but I'm sure you can google on how to do it.
Right now the pipes are swollen with ice. If he allows them to slowly thaw, some may return to the original shape without leaks. I encountered people that did the welder trick and ended up replacing all of the plumbing in the house. Plus it won't work on the PEX (plastic) stuff.
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