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Heat tape for copper tubing Charles Pisano 10-20-2007
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Posted by Charles Pisano on October 20, 2007, 8:48 pm

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This year I'm using elec. heat tape on one section of my pipes (that
cannot be drained) to winterize my home before I head back south.

Other than what is on the package, are there any (other) caveats to be
aware of..?
TIA


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Posted by Edwin Pawlowski on October 20, 2007, 9:16 pm

This year I'm using elec. heat tape on one section of my pipes (that
cannot be drained) to winterize my home before I head back south.

Other than what is on the package, are there any (other) caveats to be
aware of..?
TIA


If you can reach the tubing to put tape on it, you can drain it. Cut the
tubing at the lowest point, add a "T" and a drain valve. If you must, put
two valves (one at each end) and blow the line out with compressed air.

That is far better than trusting heat tape for months at a time or if there
is a power failure.



Posted by ransley on October 21, 2007, 5:37 am
>
> This year I'm using elec. heat tape on one section of my pipes (that
> cannot be drained) to winterize my home before I head back south.
>
> Other than what is on the package, are there any (other) caveats to be
> aware of..?
> TIA
>
> If you can reach the tubing to put tape on it, you can drain it. Cut the
> tubing at the lowest point, add a "T" and a drain valve. If you must, put
> two valves (one at each end) and blow the line out with compressed air.
>
> That is far better than trusting heat tape for months at a time or if there
> is a power failure.

Hey Ed I was going to say the same thing exactly, then I read your
post..


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