Has anyone used this in an under the sink cabinet to keep pipes from freezing?
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No I did not place it in any cramped space. I placed it in the middle of a small room. The first heating stage still works but I cannot put it in the high heat position as it will blow my breaker. Also the oscillator stopped working immediately all together with.
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I have Not, living here in Florida, but I could see it work for that function very well.... Makes Perfect Sense.... mvc
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No, I haven't, but it is small enough. I bought it for my bedroom because it oscilates; but it is so noisy it's impossible to sleep.
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Anything above the freezing temperature of the liquid you are using will work. I have used this pump with water from 50degF to 150degF without issues
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Mine is outside all winter long to keep my water troughs from freezing. No problem so far.
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From someone who lives in WI I can't imagine why you would have your exterior water turned on in the first place if it's below freezing... If you did use this hose though in below freezing I would imagine if any water freezes inside the hose it will expand and degrade the integrity of the material so no, I wouldn't recommend it. I think a good rule of thumb is to turn all your spigots off and run them dry if it's that cold otherwise you run the risk of your pipes freezing which is a very expensive repair.
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Sorry I don't have an answer as I live in the northwest where the weather is mild most of the time. We leave our pump on all year so nothing freezes. If you drain every bit of water out of the skimmer including the pipes it should be ok as far as I can see. The ground around the skimmer will have to be relatively dry too so it won't expand if it freezes and crush the sides. You might be better to get an answer from someone who lives in a cold area.Good LuckGord
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If you're winterizing a motor home, you may be considering wrapping pipes in the Freeze Cable. This is used to connect the cable to AC. I have several, connected to different legs of my pipe wraps, and they work like a champ.
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Not that I know of. It might be able to under the grate but I have not checked. It stays very cold
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I've seen freezing water burst metal pipe so I don't think I would depend on that part. However, I use this for the plumbing in my fish pond which just came through another nasty winter with no damage to this piping. I believe the reason is that I keep one end of the pipe open during the winter and make sure there is no water in the pipe above the waterline of the pond. This gives the ice room for expansion while the pond is frozen over.
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Good question. We live in Minnesota. So far our temps have not gotten below freezing. However, the plunger is very "loose" -- it is not a tight fit like if it were screwed in.
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I've never had this style freeze; The heating element heats the area under the water pan and keeps the space under the pan warm. You would need to go below your freeze line and install a good tube....should work.
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Yes, I have. I let the water run until I know its cold enough. Its been 2 yrs. since I have had mine. Knock on wood, mine is doing good, no problems or issues with it. It has paid for itself, since I don't have a ice maker on my apt. refrigerator. Forget ice cube trays, they don't make enough, take too long to freeze. I make around 3-4 gallon size freezer bags full of ice. This can take all day and into the evening to get nice full bags of ice. You can leave the ice maker if you have to leave to do something. I have, and when I get back its waiting for me to empty the ice and/or add water. Doesn't overheat either, as it shuts down automatically.
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I have not tested this filter but the question isn't stupid like the "breaking physics" answer indicated. The water has energy imparted through the pump and the moving water is much harder to freeze. There is no exact answer without qualifications: "it depends on how low the temperature is and how long you will be leaving it in those temperatures." There may even be parts in the pumping mechanism that are extremely prone to freezing (like a thin hose without insulation that would seize the kinetic energy injection mechanism before it had a chance to postpone the freezing in the larger reservoir. Quick answer: Yes, this will freeze in sub-zero temperatures, eventually. Longer answer: It is likely that this will freeze rapidly because the pump likely has a hose that will freeze like pipes in a house. If sufficiently insulated, this could postpone the freezing but would likely not impart enough constant kinetic energy to the water to keep it from freezing forever. It's possible that the pump is strong enough that there would be an effect similar to what you see when fountains freeze but it's unlikely that it's well insulated and strong enough to do this. I hope this was helpful.
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I live in Southern Texas so have really never had any trouble with it freezing. I just have foam and duck tape around the pipe it is attached to.
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The kit is designed to keep pipes from freezing but probably does not generate enough heat to keep your dish free from snow. It might also cause interference with your signal. You might be better off coating the dish with wax. I use a wax on my snow shovel and it keeps the snow from sticking to it. The angle of the dish should do the work of letting the snow fall off. The other thing that many do in snow areas (like where I live) is to put a cover over the dish and boom which keeps snow off the dish. Some just use plastic trash bags, others have found canvas or synthetic covers that they have used with success.
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I have my Rheem tankless unit on the outside in a "cabinet". It is installed this way for future cleanout should scale buildup happen. Our area can get down to approx. 18F. I put a light bulb in the cabinet which I leave on during the cold months. It is just enough to keep it warm enough so the pipes don't freeze. The colder it gets the more insulation you will need however, the area should be able to breathe as it is LP gas fired.
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Never bothered to do anything other than make sure all the water has been drained out of the unit and leave the drain plug out. Sits in the garage over the winter and it easily goes below freezing during the colder months. Never had an issue in over 20+ years.
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Yes, it works great. I bought it especially for this purpose. Like in a previous response if the counter is especially cold I also warmed mine with a blow dryer. I also used it on my sink. Doesn't last as long but, it looks really nice. Much better than mineral oil.