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Inaccessible outdoor PEX piping lost its insulation – what to do?
We have an outdoor counter and sink, and a family of squirrels decided that it was a good place to live. Unfortunately they ripped off a good portion of the PEX piping insulation. (Pretty sure it’s PEX…)
Now that temperatures are getting colder, I’m worried about freezing. Unfortunately the counter base is made of masonry, and the entry points to it are too small for me for me to get at the damaged area. I imagine a small adult might be able to squeeze in there.
Thoughts on the best course of action? I’d guess there are 20 feet of piping and about 6 feet are exposed. Is it worth fixing?
If so, what are my options? Hire a small plumber to reinsulate? Or rerun the damaged section. (There is access before and after the damage, and PEX is flexible, so this is doable.)
This is in central TX, where we get a couple freezes a year, and the lowest temp in the last ten years was 17 Fahrenheit, which was exceptional.
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