2023-12-24 05:02:55
2023-12-24 13:02 Lianhe News Network Comprehensive Report When winter comes in South Korea, the faucets are often turned on, which makes many people confused.Picture/cut from
It is common sense to turn off the faucet after using water, but as soon as winter comes in South Korea, many residents will not turn off the faucet, leaving many people confused. South Korea’s Starway Travel Agency revealed the answer. It turned out that the weather was too cold and there was a risk of water pipes freezing. Some netizens pointed out that this is also done in high mountainous areas in Taiwan.
Many people don’t understand why faucets are often left on during winter in South Korea, thinking this is a waste of water.South Korea Starway Travel Agency on the 20thPost on FacebookThe answer is actually because the lowest temperature in South Korea drops to minus 16 degrees. If the water in the faucet does not flow, the water pipes will easily freeze. Therefore, many cold countries will do this in winter, “keeping the water on and flowing continuously.”
Cold weather can easily cause water pipes to freeze or burst, which will require high repair costs. Therefore, it is better to keep the water flowing smoothly and pay a small water bill to save trouble. Korea Starway Travel Agency also advises that if you encounter freezing problems, you can try to blow with a heater or sprinkle with warm water to help defrost, but remember not to use hot water, because the collision between high temperature and ice may cause damage to the water pipes. burst, causing greater danger.
The post attracted tens of thousands of likes, with netizens saying, “I learned a lot,” “I gained a lot of knowledge,” “No wonder I went to Korea a few days ago and saw so many people who didn’t turn off the water,” and “We who live in a summer country don’t know the suffering of people in winter. “, “People who have never lived in ice and snow cannot understand”; but some people pointed out that this is actually the case in Taiwan’s high mountain areas. “The toilets in Wuling, Hehuan Mountain are also like this in winter. The water from the faucet is also turned on to prevent the water pipes from freezing.”, “Winter The same goes for Wuling Farm. Some people were smart enough to turn off the water before.”
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