Not really a disaster, but definitely an unexpected inconvenience. A pipe break created a waterfall pouring out of one of the ceiling speakers. Fortunately we were home, grabbed buckets, stockpots, and towels to catch the water, and shut the main water line off before we had completely flooded hardwood floors.
Three Good Things:
1. Curtis, the best plumber on the planet.
2. Painters will be here this week to repair/paint the ceiling.
3. The speaker seems to have survived the water assault which is good as Klipsch no longer makes a speaker that exact size.
Major disaster averted - advantage of ‘stay home’ directives! I was glad I was in when Nigel closed the front door and it fatally and irreversibly locked itself!
@happypat I was afraid it might come down in spots anyway. The water stains kept spreading through the ceiling. This photo doesn't tell the whole story. But the bulk of the water did come pouring out of the speaker. That outlet definitely saved things from getting ugly.
@judithg That's the truth, Judith. There would have been 2-3 gallon buckets and a 16 quart stockpot worth of water covering the floor and furniture...no, wait...actually more because the water wouldn't have been shut off. Yes, it could have been a true disaster. I hope your front door is no longer refusing to let you in. Another stay at home save. :)
Disaster averted. Oh boy this could have been so much worse. We had a similar think happen last winter. Fortunately Ken came home and heard the water pouring through the light fixture downstairs. Joys of owning a home.
January 11th, 2021
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