Easy Heat AHB-112 Cold Weather Valve and Pipe Heating Cable, 12-Feet
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This is a low-voltage, well-insulated product. Electrical wiring for 110 volts is insulated and commonly hidden behind walls; I see no reason why this product couldn't be hidden behind a wall as well.
This device was never intended to thaw pipes that were already frozen. When I purchased it, I had this erroneous impression. It does, however, heat up and keep the pipe just above freezing, which is all that is required. In January, we had a few days in the low teens, which worked out perfectly. That was the only time I felt its warmth, which makes sense considering it was warmer than the surrounding air at the time.
No, there isn't a female plug on one end and a male on the other end of the cables to chain them together. On one end, there is a single male plug and no connections, while on the other end, there are no connections. I'm not sure if a single outlet could handle the combined amperage of two cables.
The heat tape cannot be stretched. You can, however, wrap it around another pipe with insulated tape.
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This is fantastic. They appeal to me because they do not consume a lot of energy. 3 watts per square foot, perhaps? If properly installed, they are dependable. Just don't overlap them more than once or they'll melt; they can't be repaired if they're damaged, so keep them safe from chewing cows and other animals! I believe it activates around 32 degrees, but if you strap the sensor to a hose or pipe, make sure it isn't the warmest point on the pipe (depending on how you wrap it - see below). evenly wrap). Otherwise, the sensor area will be at 32 degrees Fahrenheit, but other parts of the system may be below freezing. I bought six of these in various lengths and have been using them for three years with no failures (unless they were damaged).
We are completely occupied. In our RV, we have a timer. We already had a heated/insulated water line, but the outside faucet was exposed to the freezing temperatures. There was no problem because we had a much shorter Heating Cable that fully protected the faucet. The failure of our sewer line, on the other hand, was a different story. This new 12' Heating Cable will take care of the exposed PVC pipe, so we won't have to deal with that problem again. The only drawback is that we ordered a 24' Heating Cable, which was backordered or out of stock. We're hoping for a quick turnaround on production so we can finish that purchase. Thanks.
This is the second piece of heat tape I've added to the plumbing in my well pump pit. The first one was damaged and had to be replaced. br>I meticulously followed the instructions. Insulation, heat tape, and aluminum wrapping br>I have a digital temperature transmitter in my well pit because it is outside and insulated. br>The receiver has been placed in the kitchen. br>I live in Michigan, where the temperature has remained in the 50s throughout the winter.
My sump pump's external pipe was freezing until I installed this wire alongside the PVC pipe; now, water flows freely without clogging the pump. br>br>On the plus side, Jensen Distributing has a great support team. I accidentally selected one-day shipping when I thought I had selected the standard five-day shipping option. 7 day. I was paying twice as much for shipping as I was for the product, so the price was extremely high. With no questions asked, the company refunded the money. I was blown away by how well they looked after their clients!.
I bought this in July with the intention of installing it on my garage's exposed copper pipes to keep them from freezing during the winter. On the north coast of the United States, it's been about 20 degrees Celsius since December. The cable has never gotten warm despite the fact that it has been in the 30s for days and weeks. It doesn't work, and I'm not sure what I should do now that the return period has passed. The GFCI strip shows power and the light is on, indicating that it is plugged in, but the cable never gets warm.
When a pipe freezes, it has no effect. After one of my pipes froze this past winter, I had to call the company to find out this information. It's also not recommended for use outside in the open, unless you take precautions to cover the warmer and the pipe before a freeze occurs.
I figured this wasn't overkill and they'd know what they were doing because it gets below zero here. My hose was melted because of the heat tape. I reattached the hose and only used the tape itself, no foam insulation - perfect!.
I installed it even though it hasn't gotten cold enough to use it yet. The instructions say to keep the cable off the ground, but I wanted to use it on a pool pipe that was sitting on the ground, so I ran it along the side. You will need a few additional items before you can install this. First, if installing on plastic pipe, it says to wrap the pipe in aluminum foil (I didn't do this because the pipe is black and I figured it would absorb heat fine). After that, every 6 inches, electrical tape rated at least 80°C must be used to secure the cable to the pipe. After that, up to 1/2" fiberglass pipe insulation should be wrapped around it. Finally, waterproof material is wrapped around the insulation. I needed just under 50 feet of 1/2" fiberglass insulation wrap to cover 12 feet of 1. 5" pipe with two 90° elbows and two large shutoff valves. Lowes had the insulation for about $7, and it came with plastic wrap to keep it waterproof. To keep the plastic in place, you'll need some duct tape. br>br>For those curious about the specifications, the thermostat will turn on at 38°F and turn off once the pipe has reached 45°F, according to the instructions.
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