Pipes burst even with freeze Protection on

[joel98z]

All,
I'm in North Texas and as you know we had a huge artic blast. I had freeze protection on but came out this morning to check and noticed the spa return was not working or the bubbler or any returns in the pool. It was fine last night when I checked before bed and pumps have been running 24x7.. Went to equipment and it was on an running but had cracks in pipes as seen below. I shut everything down and pulled all the drain plugs from pumps and cartridge filter.. Until I can get someone out to repair could I do a temp fix with some silicon sealant, or should I just wait.? Im a newb so sorry if this is a dumb question..

 

[JJ_Tex]

That sucks. I would not run water through that pipe until fixed properly. What does that pipe lead to?

 

[Texas Splash]

Silicone won't fix that. It's going to need to be cut out and replaced I'm afraid.

 

[Silver_2000]

Im in the same boat. Freeze protection is running and 2 of the 3 pumps seem fine
the main pool pump is running but pumping zero water and some of the valves appear to have leaked. Im going to figure out how to disable that pump and drain it and leave the others on .... I think that's going to be best

 

[tgrinchy]

That really stinks. Was the pad tarped or blanketed? Just curious

 

[joel98z]

That really stinks. Was the pad tarped or blanketed? Just curious

No it was not...

 

[joel98z]

That sucks. I would not run water through that pipe until fixed properly. What does that pipe lead to?

It carries water from the salt cell back into pool. Valve it what switches between pool mode and spa mode

 

[ajw22]

It carries water from the salt cell back into pool. Valve it what switches between pool mode and spa mode

It is your pool/spa return diverter valve.

 

[joel98z]

Im in the same boat. Freeze protection is running and 2 of the 3 pumps seem fine
the main pool pump is running but pumping zero water and some of the valves appear to have leaked. Im going to figure out how to disable that pump and drain it and leave the others on .... I think that's going to be best

It is your pool/spa return diverter valve.

I dont know. How can I tell?

 

[ajw22]

I dont know. How can I tell?

It is based on your description.

 

[bradgray]

I have never seen a main filter loop freeze with active flow. It's difficult for moving water to freeze solid within that 2" line. Perhaps it's just my area isn't cold enough, but we've had a rare dip into the teens every few years.

I'm suspicious your flow after your filter was not what it should have been/needed to be to prevent freezing.

 

[1poolman1]

All,
I'm in North Texas and as you know we had a huge artic blast. I had freeze protection on but came out this morning to check and noticed the spa return was not working or the bubbler or any returns in the pool. It was fine last night when I checked before bed and pumps have been running 24x7.. Went to equipment and it was on an running but had cracks in pipes as seen below. I shut everything down and pulled all the drain plugs from pumps and cartridge filter.. Until I can get someone out to repair could I do a temp fix with some silicon sealant, or should I just wait.? Im a newb so sorry if this is a dumb question..View attachment 550187

Sorry to see that. Be sure to drain anything in the equipment area that can hold water. Your heater, filter, pump(s).