Heated Spigot Covers

[Stangkiller]

Having survived the last hard freeze and another coming tonight. My two outdoor spigots that I cannot shut off froze during the last freeze, I was able to thaw them several times before any damage was done.

I've searched and searched but I don't see any pre-made plug in style heated Faucet covers. Does anybody make one? I'm sure I can make my own, but most of the heat tapes require direct contact with the plumbing, which means installing and uninstalling will be a pain in the ass.

Before I go build a big ass box that has 10 feet of heat tape zig zagging inside of it, I wanted to see if y'all have any recommendations/ experience?

These two faucets will require cutting drywall inside my house if I wanted to add a cut off and drain, so I'd like to avoid that if I can.

[Big bob]

Go buy cheap heating pads.:seasix: make sure it does not have auto shut off.:leaving:


https://www.dollargeneral.com/p/conair-moist-dry-heating-pad/074108452917?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&adpos=&scid=scplp&sc_intid=&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=PRODUCT_GROUP&utm_campaign=Google_DGS_LIA_General_All_AllStores__Desktop___SEM_StoreVisits_LIA&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9_mrpOvpgwMVvEZ_AB2IugSHEAQYASABEgIU3_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

[Onebadcad]

Yet another reason FLORIDA is the best!!

[Rodnok1]

Buy hand warmers (the little disposable ones) for a couple of bucks and put one inside of faucet covers.

[Bill]

I used the black pipe insulation, and then used a larger diameter of pipe insulation wrap over that, then wrapped old rags around the spigot and horizontal line going into the house
I wrapped all that in an old comforter, then covered the whole thing with a thick contractor garbage bag to keep it dry and out of the wind.

Aero used the heat tape, under the pipe wrap, which also seems like a good idea. And now that you know where your weak points are, run those adjacent inside taps periodically through the night.

I suspect that's a lot easier than going outside with a hair dryer or heat gun to thaw the exterior piping.

[Unsuspicious]

Surely there's exposed pipe somewhere far enough upstream to stick in a valve

[BayouCountry]

I leave my outside faucets running during the arctic blast. Otherwise, the cover is on. I would think you could use heat cable inside the cover if running the water is not an option.

The only other thing I can think of would be to install an antifreeze spigot, but that also takes getting inside the wall.

[Big bob]

Never leave your hose hooked up it can back freeze. :sadangel:

[Bill]

Surely there's exposed pipe somewhere far enough upstream to stick in a valve

The pipe from our outdoor faucets goes into the walls, not exposed anywhere, except possibly in the attic, and by the time you get to the attic, a cut off valve isn't really going to help. The better solution is to keep the water in the short bit of exposed pipe before it enters the wall, warm.

Thus our solutions of heavily insulating it, and heating it.

I wouldn't want to cut open sheetrock to install cut off valves, either. It would be easier to simply turn off the water and drain the pipes, but that's not really an option for a family with young kids to be without water.

[Aerovette]

How about combining this...

https://www.amazon.com/lollyes-Outdoor-Thermostatically-Controlled-Birdbath/dp/B0CFZTHPK1/ref=asc_df_B0CFZTHPK1/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=675555736221&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7802800958221985225&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9027781&hvtargid=pla-2268854560554&psc=1&mcid=5f413fde8c5a3ba5b64465e04e148fe6

With this...

https://www.amazon.com/marinexplore-Outdoor-Protection-Reusable-Insulated/dp/B0CD78SLYF/ref=sr_1_8?crid=873CKC8WUR0F&keywords=faucet%2Bcover&qid=1705682010&s=lawn-garden&sprefix=faucet%2Bcover%2Clawngarden%2C96&sr=1-8&th=1

[Unsuspicious]

But it's not a tough job of cutting and patching drywall, you would just cut out the drywall but then slap on an access panel, no patching involved. Stupid simple unless you're simple and stupid. :leaving:

[6spdC6]

I leave my outside faucets running during the arctic blast. Otherwise, the cover is on. I would think you could use heat cable inside the cover if running the water is not an option.

The only other thing I can think of would be to install an antifreeze spigot, but that also takes getting inside the wall.

Should have been done that way to begin with. Talking pennies here when the instillation was being done. Either that or the old fashioned inside shut off valve. My houses freeze proof spigots (2) have worked fine at -25F in the mountains up here. I always use the 12" or 14''

When working I have installed a few dozen of those outside rated spigots!

[GTOguy]

ICNLT

[Jughead]

I have a similar situation. I been thinking of this.

https://www.amazon.com/9FT-Protection-BDDFOTO-Thermostat-Self-Regulating/dp/B0CLXYZVCP/ref=sr_1_13?crid=KIYM6N9PQVF4&keywords=heat%2Btape&qid=1705682792&sprefix=heat%2Btape%2Caps%2C97&sr=8-13&th=1

[04 commemorative]

But it's not a tough job of cutting and patching drywall, you would just cut out the drywall but then slap on an access panel, no patching involved. Stupid simple unless you're simple and stupid. :leaving:

:iagree: except for the rude part.:seasix:

[Stangkiller]

How about combining this...

https://www.amazon.com/lollyes-Outdoor-Thermostatically-Controlled-Birdbath/dp/B0CFZTHPK1/ref=asc_df_B0CFZTHPK1/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=675555736221&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7802800958221985225&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9027781&hvtargid=pla-2268854560554&psc=1&mcid=5f413fde8c5a3ba5b64465e04e148fe6

With this...

https://www.amazon.com/marinexplore-Outdoor-Protection-Reusable-Insulated/dp/B0CD78SLYF/ref=sr_1_8?crid=873CKC8WUR0F&keywords=faucet%2Bcover&qid=1705682010&s=lawn-garden&sprefix=faucet%2Bcover%2Clawngarden%2C96&sr=1-8&th=1

That birdbath is interesting thought...but would it burn up if it were used in insulation not submerged in water?

[Stangkiller]

But it's not a tough job of cutting and patching drywall, you would just cut out the drywall but then slap on an access panel, no patching involved. Stupid simple unless you're simple and stupid. :leaving:

Yes stupid and simple if you don't care about how it looks. One of these is in the laundry room the other my office. Both places we're likely installing built in's. I will make an access panel work if it's my last resort. But we get 1 or 2 hard freezes a year, I think there's likely a simpler solution here. I'm just surprised there isn't one sold.

[Bruze]

The pipe from our outdoor faucets goes into the walls, not exposed anywhere, except possibly in the attic, and by the time you get to the attic, a cut off valve isn't really going to help. The better solution is to keep the water in the short bit of exposed pipe before it enters the wall, warm.

Thus our solutions of heavily insulating it, and heating it.

I wouldn't want to cut open sheetrock to install cut off valves, either. It would be easier to simply turn off the water and drain the pipes, but that's not really an option for a family with young kids to be without water.

If you can find any incandescent light bulbs, they are a good heat source for something like this, although you would have to cover it somehow to hold the heat around the spigot.

I used to have a covered well pit that held the pump and pressure tank. During the coldest months I left a light bulb on next to the pump, never had a freezing problem.

[Kevin68]

I wrap 1/2 string of incandescent mini Christmas lights around the spigot and exposed pipe, then put the cover over it or wrap it in a towel. Bonus is it is easy to see if it is working. I always wonder if the wire heaters are working.

During the 2021 snowstorm, we were below freezing for 100 hours or more going as low as 6*. I pushed a kitchen thermometer between the stone and cover's foam and consistently got 65-70*.

[Aerovette]

That birdbath is interesting thought...but would it burn up if it were used in insulation not submerged in water?

For ten bucks, I'd buy one and plug it in on the garage floor and see if it warms or burns up. It does not give a range, but says it is thermostat controlled. I image that without water, it would just cycle more often because it reaches temp sooner.

[LATB]

95112

[Jughead]

95112


Those don't really seal that good.

[LATB]

Those don't really seal that good.
Don’t think it matters.
I use them and have them on currently.

[Aerovette]

https://temperaturesuperstore.com/high-temperature-self-regulating-heating-cable.html?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA2KitBhCIARIsAPPMEhIXkxq5o1E-g1X7Te-fXhpBIBIL3sWcrDA3JLT-BZSvZlbEH8VlKDYaAvQ5EALw_wcB

[Bill]

Yes stupid and simple if you don't care about how it looks. One of these is in the laundry room the other my office. Both places we're likely installing built in's. I will make an access panel work if it's my last resort. But we get 1 or 2 hard freezes a year, I think there's likely a simpler solution here. I'm just surprised there isn't one sold.

I don't understand why you're trying to reinvent the wheel here. Why not just use the same heating tape Aero used? Whatever you use, you'll have to run an extension cord out to the faucet, so who cares whether it's a bird bath heater, or something specifically intended to heat outdoor pipes? We know there's no fire danger there, we know it works, because he went out in the freezing weather to check the pipe temperature. It's a proven solution, and it didn't effect the black pipe insulation, so adding a faucet cover over that shouldn't be an issue either. I suspect the styrofoam faucet covers (not heated) would probably work, if incorporated with other insulation, not as stand alone protection. It's all about R value.

[Stangkiller]

95112

That's what I used. Clearly the house isn't putting off much heat in those corners.

[Stangkiller]

I don't understand why you're trying to reinvent the wheel here. Why not just use the same heating tape Aero used? Whatever you use, you'll have to run an extension cord out to the faucet, so who cares whether it's a bird bath heater, or something specifically intended to heat outdoor pipes? We know there's no fire danger there, we know it works, because he went out in the freezing weather to check the pipe temperature. It's a proven solution, and it didn't effect the black pipe insulation, so adding a faucet cover over that shouldn't be an issue either. I suspect the styrofoam faucet covers (not heated) would probably work, if incorporated with other insulation, not as stand alone protection. It's all about R value.

The issue with the pipe wrap. It has to be evenly spaced and cannot cross over itself. Given how small the spigot is that's sticking out of the wall, I don't have much pipe to wrap (nor do I really want to wrap and un-wrap just to get access to the spigot), so I think I'd have to install it on the inside of a box/insulation in order to get enough heat tape inside the insulated area, not to mention I believe 6' is the shortest run of the wrap you can use, so I'd have to have a box big enough to consume 6' of evenly spaced heat tape.

I like that bird bath idea, I think i'll give it a try. :cheers:

[Big bob]

The issue with the pipe wrap. It has to be evenly spaced and cannot cross over itself. Given how small the spigot is that's sticking out of the wall, I don't have much pipe to wrap (nor do I really want to wrap and un-wrap just to get access to the spigot), so I think I'd have to install it on the inside of a box/insulation in order to get enough heat tape inside the insulated area, not to mention I believe 6' is the shortest run of the wrap you can use, so I'd have to have a box big enough to consume 6' of evenly spaced heat tape.

I like that bird bath idea, I think i'll give it a try. :cheers:


You might want to rethink this most items that keep water unfrozen will cut off when dry. I have used the heating pads with great success and I will guarantee there is a dollar store close by. :slap:

[kingpin]

https://heatline.com/product/retro-line/

This would be the right way to do it but you need access to the pipes. We use them up here mainly for rural applications where there's septic drains that can freeze up.

[Aerovette]

The issue with the pipe wrap. It has to be evenly spaced and cannot cross over itself. Given how small the spigot is that's sticking out of the wall, I don't have much pipe to wrap (nor do I really want to wrap and un-wrap just to get access to the spigot), so I think I'd have to install it on the inside of a box/insulation in order to get enough heat tape inside the insulated area, not to mention I believe 6' is the shortest run of the wrap you can use, so I'd have to have a box big enough to consume 6' of evenly spaced heat tape.

I like that bird bath idea, I think i'll give it a try. :cheers:

I'm not sure where you heard that. Mine crosses over. The diagram/instructions show it criss-crossing a shutoff valve.



Also, it shuts off at 50 degrees so it should never heat beyond that.

The length I bought was three feet of heated portion and a 24 inch lead.

It can be wrapped so you can still use the faucet. The main thing is to have the thermostat ( I think it's a klixon myself) touching the cold surface. The rest could hang free. It will heat, but only until the thermostat sees 50.

One wrap around and the rest balled up under the foam cup/cover until you need to run water. Pull off the cover and let the heat strip hang while using the hose.

[VITE1]

When we lived in NH I'd shut of the water to the front and back spigots and let them drain. Then wrap them in bubble wrap. Never had a problem.

[LATB]

Actually the ideal setup (I had in my last house and will in the new one)
PEX manifold. Each fixture has its own shut off at the manifold.
When it's extreme cold just shut down and drain. Done.

[Bruze]

When we lived in NH I'd shut of the water to the front and back spigots and let them drain. Then wrap them in bubble wrap. Never had a problem.

We went through all that on the other thread. :seasix: It's a standard part of winterizing around here.

I think it's this one: https://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/showthread.php?t=135812

[09CTSV]

Go to Lowes, purchase a heat lamp, put a tarp around the lamp like a little tent and instant heat. It keeps chicks and such warm.
They sell them with the clamp on type funnel shaped holder. The lamps are good for 5000 hours. Easy to set up easy to take down.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Woods-300-Watt-6-ft-18-2-SJTW-Incandescent-Brooder-Clamp-Work-Light-and-Heat-Lamp-with-10-in-Reflector-and-Bulb-Guard/5000375623

https://www.lowes.com/pd/GE-250-Watt-Dimmable-R40-Heat-Lamp-Incandescent-Light-Bulb/1000438359

[Aerovette]

Attaching a tarp to the side of the house is not real easy. I also think the goal was to use the faucet with something addressing the freeze, still in place.

[Vandelay Industries]

I have a similar situation. I been thinking of this.

https://www.amazon.com/9FT-Protection-BDDFOTO-Thermostat-Self-Regulating/dp/B0CLXYZVCP/ref=sr_1_13?crid=KIYM6N9PQVF4&keywords=heat%2Btape&qid=1705682792&sprefix=heat%2Btape%2Caps%2C97&sr=8-13&th=1

Brand: BDDFOTO

The Chinks aren't even trying anymore. Just throw some random letters together for a brand name. :funnier:

I'm sure the product is of the highest quality though. :leaving:

[Bruze]

The Chinks aren't even trying anymore. Just throw some random letters together for a brand name. :funnier:

I'm sure the product is of the highest quality though. :leaving:


95121

[Bill]

Go to Lowes, purchase a heat lamp, put a tarp around the lamp like a little tent and instant heat. It keeps chicks and such warm.
They sell them with the clamp on type funnel shaped holder. The lamps are good for 5000 hours. Easy to set up easy to take down.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Woods-300-Watt-6-ft-18-2-SJTW-Incandescent-Brooder-Clamp-Work-Light-and-Heat-Lamp-with-10-in-Reflector-and-Bulb-Guard/5000375623

https://www.lowes.com/pd/GE-250-Watt-Dimmable-R40-Heat-Lamp-Incandescent-Light-Bulb/1000438359

If the tarp gets blown and then contacts the heat lamp, that will cause a fire, and it was gusting in the 20mph range during our deep freeze.

[MidLifeinMI]

95112

I use these here in the frozen prairie; of course, they're covering what are supposed to be "freeze-proof" spigots. Never had an issue; -15 here this week.

[Yadkin]

I have one spigot at my house here, where I have seen -16F. I told the plumber to install the spigot on the inside of my garage. That dumb bastard was confused as hell, trying to install a 12" no-freeze that he had in his truck. I actually had to buy a hose valve and thread-on anti-siphon valve for him to install.

[Big bob]

I have one spigot at my house here, where I have seen -16F. I told the plumber to install the spigot on the inside of my garage. That dumb bastard was confused as hell, trying to install a 12" no-freeze that he had in his truck. I actually had to buy a hose valve and thread-on anti-siphon valve for him to install.



Yes you have posted many of your follies. How does your ignorance help the OP?:yaddy:

[ZipZap]

Yes you have posted many of your follies. How does your ignorance help the OP?:yaddy:

Is this your Big Purpose Big Bob?

How does this post help this thread, since you asked?

[Yadkin]

Is this your Big Purpose Big Bob?

How does this post help this thread, since you asked?

:Jeff '79:

[Big bob]

Is this your Big Purpose Big Bob?

How does this post help this thread, since you asked?


It doesn't but just can't pass up a good slap to someone that thought is was a good idea to attack with his ignorance then hide like a little ****. :yaddy:

But I did give the OP a cheap and easy fix.:seasix:

I also post from facts not from the slurry sucked out of a drugged wine soaked bums ass.:leaving:

[LATB]

I use these here in the frozen prairie; of course, they're covering what are supposed to be "freeze-proof" spigots. Never had an issue; -15 here this week.

Yes they work. Many here are overthinking it IMO.
In most cases you don’t have to heat the valve. Just keep the cold or air off of it. Hell a rag would probably work.
Or someone could use the styrofoam cover and stuff it with fiberglass insulation.

[JRD77VET]

Put in frost proof spigots :yesnod:

https://www.amazon.com/Frost-Proof-Faucet/s?k=Frost+Proof+Faucet

[Stangkiller]

alright, well on further inspection, one of my faucets did take damage and start leaking after that hard freeze. New 4" frost proof sillcocks are ordered and will be installed this week or next. :banghead: yup looks like i'm cutting open the walls, but I do not intend to leave access panels, I will likely just have the walls re-patched when they're done.

:banghead: Thanks y'all!

[LATB]

alright, well on further inspection, one of my faucets did take damage and start leaking after that hard freeze. New 4" frost proof sillcocks are ordered and will be installed this week or next. :banghead: yup looks like i'm cutting open the walls, but I do not intend to leave access panels, I will likely just have the walls re-patched when they're done.

:banghead: Thanks y'all!

You’re in that “buy once and cry once” lane. Sucks but I think you are doing it right. The aggravation and $$ :ack:
Good luck.

[Unsuspicious]

Patching is easy, painting that matches is hard :D

[cptlo306]

Anyone ever tried these? If so, do they work well?

Freeze Miser - Outdoor Faucet Freeze Protection
https://www.amazon.com/Freeze-Miser-Outdoor-Protection-Replacement/dp/B01KYDVTVG/ref=sr_1_9

[Tikiman]

Is this your Big Purpose Big Bob?

How does this post help this thread, since you asked?


Oh, dear Lord. Is Large Slob still trying to pretend that he is smarter than the educated people here? That is just so sad. :sadangel:

[Yadkin]

Oh, dear Lord. Is Large Slob still trying to pretend that he is smarter than the educated people here? That is just so sad. :sadangel:

The vast knowledge of a day laborer shall be on full display. :Jeff '79:

[Tikiman]

The vast knowledge of a day laborer shall be on full display. :Jeff '79:


A drunken day laborer. :rofl:

[Tikiman]

I only see his posts when one of you guys quote him, but they are quite pathetic. Reminds me a bit of Darkman00, if any of you guys remember him. Same misspellings and grammatical mistakes. Same strange use of inappropriate emojis.

[Big bob]

Oh, dear Lord. Is Large Slob still trying to pretend that he is smarter than the educated people here? That is just so sad. :sadangel:


Once again I gave good information for your wife. I am sorry you were unable to understand it.

95214

[Big bob]

The vast knowledge of a day laborer shall be on full display. :Jeff '79:


And the mouthy little **** still hidding.:yaddy:

While making up stories to make him feel better.:yaddy:


95215

[DJ_Critterus]

there is entirely too much spigotry in this thread :rolleyes:

:leaving:

[04 commemorative]

so I'm a bit confused....you're going to cut the sheet rock to put in shut off valves but going to seal them up with no access panel ?

[Big bob]

I stick with old school tried and true.:seasix:

[Unsuspicious]

so I'm a bit confused....you're going to cut the sheet rock to put in shut off valves but going to seal them up with no access panel ?

Sounds like he's only putting in a long stemmed spigot and hoping for the best, no shutoff

[04 commemorative]

Sounds like he's only putting in a long stemmed spigot and hoping for the best, no shutoff

Must have 2x12 studs then :eek:

[Steve_R]

so I'm a bit confused....you're going to cut the sheet rock to put in shut off valves but going to seal them up with no access panel ?


No, he's going to replace the existing ones with freezeproof ones, which are common in the north but not common where it rarely freezes. The valve on them are actually inside the wall with the handle connected to a long rod that opens the valve, instead of having the valve itself outside the house.

[Stangkiller]

Must have 2x12 studs then :eek:

Unfortunately only 4” on that wall, plus the brick, so putting in 4” (the smallest) sillcock available. Ill still cover the faucets and may even need heat anyways, but given we have a generator on the house, Im moving forward assuming the house will always be heated. There is no convenient place for covers for cutoff valves, nor do these pipes come from the attic (between floors). So this is an improvement and still some exposure, but hopefully enough to handle one hardfreeze into the teens a year.

[Vandelay Industries]

there is entirely too much spigotry in this thread :rolleyes:

:leaving:

Spigga please.

[04 commemorative]

I put a access panel in our living room but it is behind the couch,which will never be anywhere else position wise. Below is unheated but insulated garage,that would have been the other option .

[Stangkiller]

I put a access panel in our living room but it is behind the couch,which will never be anywhere else position wise. Below is unheated but insulated garage,that would have been the other option .

My wifes a designer, i cant get away with things that are function over form :lol:

When i thawed the frozen faucets last week, it didnt require much heat, so clearly the ice was only on the exterior of the house.

[Aerovette]

Anyone ever tried these? If so, do they work well?

Freeze Miser - Outdoor Faucet Freeze Protection
https://www.amazon.com/Freeze-Miser-Outdoor-Protection-Replacement/dp/B01KYDVTVG/ref=sr_1_9

From the ads and videos it "appears" these allow a slow drip. That's th reason I didn't buy one. I don't want to come out and find an ice column 3 feet tall and hard frozen ground around the pipe exiting the ground.

[Bill]

Pic of damaged spigot? I assume it split somewhere, parallel with the pipe, and the leak is a drip, not spraying water all over?

I didn't remove any of the protective coverings to actually check, but I did feel around the ground underneath the spigots, to check for wet ground. Everything was dry, so I guess I did OK. Of course, areas farther north and west of me had lower temperatures, and insulating those exterior lines can only slow down their freezing, not actually stop it, so my strategy may not have worked if my house was situated in a different area.

[Stangkiller]

Pic of damaged spigot? I assume it split somewhere, parallel with the pipe, and the leak is a drip, not spraying water all over?

I didn't remove any of the protective coverings to actually check, but I did feel around the ground underneath the spigots, to check for wet ground. Everything was dry, so I guess I did OK. Of course, areas farther north and west of me had lower temperatures, and insulating those exterior lines can only slow down their freezing, not actually stop it, so my strategy may not have worked if my house was situated in a different area.

No split, its actually likely repairable. I believe its the packing/gasket around the hose bib handle. Just if i have to turn off the water, id rather do this once, as honestly that was the lightest freeze we've had in the last 3 years.

[VatorMan]

I installed this for my backyard faucet.

https://www.amazon.com/Woodford-22CP-10-MH-Horizontal-Freezeless-Provides/dp/B07PZF5DSQ/ref=sr_1_2?crid=T1POBH1LWRTK&keywords=hot+cold+freeze+proof+faucet&qid=1705944432&sprefix=freeze+proof+hot+and+cold+faucet%2Caps%2C56&sr=8-2&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.18ed3cb5-28d5-4975-8bc7-93deae8f9840

Works great plus hot and cold water.

[Stangkiller]

I installed this for my backyard faucet.

https://www.amazon.com/Woodford-22CP-10-MH-Horizontal-Freezeless-Provides/dp/B07PZF5DSQ/ref=sr_1_2?crid=T1POBH1LWRTK&keywords=hot+cold+freeze+proof+faucet&qid=1705944432&sprefix=freeze+proof+hot+and+cold+faucet%2Caps%2C56&sr=8-2&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.18ed3cb5-28d5-4975-8bc7-93deae8f9840

Works great plus hot and cold water.

I ordered the single temp Prier's. https://www.prier.com/products/c-144/

When we had to fix the piping over the master bedroom, we added a hot water run, an outdoor shower and this for the faucet, but also added cut off's so even though it's frostproof, I don't have to worry about water in that wall.: https://www.prier.com/products/p-118/

[Bruze]

FWIW: A faucet that stops flowing isn't necessarily cracked. If the temps are marginal the ice can be soft enough to stop the flow, but not hard enough to expand and crack things.

If something is cracked, once it thaws the water will exit at whatever your water pressure is.

[Yadkin]

Just cut the pipe off and install a Sharkbite cap, then water your lawn with bottled water. Be a baller.