Solution for freezing pipes? [RE-wrenches]

[Bob Ellison]

Wes,
I will have to find out for sure but I know power draw changes with length.
It runs on 117 Volts. At least it gets the job done without the risk of a
torch or other dangerous things that we do when stuff goes wrong.... (been
there done that)

Probably will be going to town tonight so I will try to locate the specs for
you.

Thanks,
Bob Ellison

RE. Ellison
Alternative Energy Systems & Supplies
34642 Countryman Road
Theresa, New York. USA.
                           13691-2076


-----Original Message-----
From:	Wes Kennedy [mailto:wkennedy at jademountain.com]
Sent:	Monday, February 14, 2000 5:41 PM
To:	RE-wrenches at topica.com
Subject:	RE: Solution for freezing pipes? [RE-wrenches]

What sort of power does this draw?  If I wasn't clear before, this is
an off grid application......

>Use heat tape (not the cheap stuff) but the silver wire wrapped stuff that
>you terminate the end to whatever length you need.  Put the tape in a
>straight line on the bottom of the pipe Wrap that with fiberglass pipe wrap
>and then with Reflectix pipe insulation. Do not squeeze the fiberglass
>tightly. If the insulation is not enough to keep it from freezing you can
>use the heat tape.
>Unfortunately running water does freeze, and seems to be harder to thaw out
>than standing water (just my personal experience / opinion).
>
>
>Thanks,
>Bob Ellison
>
>RE. Ellison
>Alternative Energy Systems & Supplies
>34642 Countryman Road
>Theresa, New York. USA.
>                           13691-2076
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From:	Wes Kennedy [mailto:wkennedy at jademountain.com]
>Sent:	Monday, February 14, 2000 4:32 PM
>To:	RE-wrenches at topica.com
>Subject:	Solution for freezing pipes? [RE-wrenches]
>
>Howdy List,
>
>What is the best design practice for dealing with keeping pipes from
>freezing.  I have a client that has an unheated crawl and exposed
>plumbing.  Located in High Altitude Colorado.
>
>Do folks design in heat tape and the pv to run it?
>Solar thermal solutions?
>Propane fired thermostatically controlled heaters?
>Leave the water running?
>
>thanks!
>Wes
>
>
>Wes Kennedy
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