Once the water is shut off inside, go outside and open the outside taps as well. This will drain any water remaining in the pipe or in the tap, so there's nothing to freeze.

一旦关闭这只阀门切断室内水路后，立即到室外打开水龙头，排掉积存在管子里或者水龙头里的水，以确保无可结冰的物质。

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Since it has a curve like a drain pipe, water will get caught there and keep bugs from getting into the tank.

由于它和排水管一样有一个弯道，里面就存有一些水把虫子挡在水箱外面。

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Pour a quart of warm water down basement drain so it fills the pipe and prevents sewer gases from seeping into your home.

往地下室下水道注入1夸脱的温水，这样做可以保证水管里面充满水，并防止下水道的沼气渗透到房子里。

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