Pex to Hose Bib

mlarson · December 9, 2008, 2:35pm

I know we use them up here but not in a garage.

Does it get cold enough in TN top freeze inside a garage?

lkage · December 9, 2008, 2:42pm

My attached garage (insulated and drywalled and into a hill on 2 sides) has not dropped below 45-50 in the 4 years I’ve been here but I think I would like more freeze protection or drainability if I had a similar pipe running out in the garage.

dvalley · December 9, 2008, 2:43pm

Mike,

An average winter temperature of 41° F is common for most parts of Tennessee, but it can get as cold as 30 F. which is freezing temps.

mlarson · December 9, 2008, 3:15pm

I doubt the garage would get that cold in TN but that is JMHO.

dvalley · December 9, 2008, 6:51pm

If it gets cold, I wouldn’t take chances…period.

mlarson · December 9, 2008, 6:55pm

Thanks for whiting out the license plate to “prove” your point:roll:

mharris6 · December 12, 2008, 2:49am

John, I see pex to freeze proof hose bibs all the time, but the hose bib needs to be screwed to the exterior, for support.