well i need that for project and cant figure out where to buy it from ?
from some electric shop or some plumber’s shop pls pls help me
most hardware stores, tractor supply, plumbing supply.
I have illegal PVC pipes that run along the outside of my house rather than the inside or 2 feet underground. They freeze in the winter, and I can’t afford to bring them up to code quite yet. My plumber suggested I wrap them with heat tape.
1. Do I put the heat tape around the Foam Insulation?
2. Do I put the heat tape directly on the PVC, then put the insulation foam over it, like body heat under a jacket?
3. Do I keep it plugged in constantly?
4. Is there a safe way to stash the plug in the warmer months in case I need the outlet for something else like a hedge trimmer?
I do not have a basement, and am not sure if I should use tape, insulation, or both, and how.
Yes on #2 and you should have a timer and thermostat. Yes, unplug when you don’t need it.
It’s not winter yet, but in Oklahoma with the high winds and the low wind chills, I’m scared that my water pipes in my 34 foot rv may freeze. I have put 1/2 inch Foam Board Insulation in all the empty space under all closets and under cabinets and today (if the temps are warm enough), I will try to put more foam under the bathtub and around the bathroom sink. I have also wrapped the water line into the RV and patched any and all holes. I also let the water drip. The RV Park manager said RVs and Travel trailers do not need skirting, because they are mobile and most don’t stay parked long. Well, I’m trying to stay in one spot for at least 2 years in order to save money for a better and bigger toy hauler.
Can anyone tell me more about insulation my RV from the cold? In this small town there is not any RV repair shops or dealers.
If your not using it just drain the systems, both fresh and gray. Leave them open so that any residual water will have an air space in which to expand if it freezes. This should make everything ok. They do make special antifreeze compounds as well.