Would this work in a culvert to keep my water pipes from freezing where they come out of the well and then go undergound to the house?
1994283
I'm not a plumber but I think it would work. As long as the pad is adhered to a metal surface that can absorb the heat, it should work. The BTU's (or heat energy) generated by the pad need to go somewhere or else the pad will overheat and destroy itself.
1994284
As long as most of the exposed pipe is covered with the Kat I believe it would work. Keep in mind that this is a small unit.
1994285
This type of heater is normally used for a battery or oil pan, transmission pan etc. not really meant for pipes, if you need to keep pipes from freezing "heat tape" with a built in heat control, might want to check with electrician or plumber they both install this type unit.
1103949
I installed mine on the roof AND the gutters as it would be of no value if the gutters froze solid. Ice dams would still form without a way for the melted water to get away.
1836369
You can absolutely do that, I'm not sure what environment you are in, but if your weather is consistently below zero, you might want to think about doubling the wrap. 4" is plenty of pipe exposure to freeze. This product will not heat up all the surrounding pipes.
795065
Yeah you could probably hook it to your cold supply to your kitchen sink Fossett may have a reduced amount of water flow but should work
1388708
Should not be a problem as long as it is in the shade and the temp does not get below freezing. If the temp does then it would have to be drained or the pump will crack from the frozen water.
2265380
I doubt it. It actually generates only a little heat that is enough to keep a pipe from freezing but nit enough to heat an area
638743
Probably, if it is cold. It will probably form a layer on the mesh, but it could be 'pushed' through.
506579
I live in Milwaukee and the temps dropped to - 20 last winter and any water in the pipe freezes. It can freeze solid if enough water is in the pipe.
1007289
No, If water gets in it bad things will probably happen. The device detects motion through walls, better to keep in doors.
1976361
I would say yes, as long as you have the wall space for it. Depending on the location of your water pipes, you might be forced to move them.
1650184
You wanna use this outside to prevent water from coming inside your house,basement or garage. It becomes like a barrier
139485
Yes. I have it hooked up under foam tube insulation. Keeps my water hose from freezing in the winter. Doesn't really get hot, just slightly above freezing.
1415295
This does not produce a lot of heat. It heats up just enough to keep things freezing. I keep mine wraped in foam insulation on my pond pipes. I think you would be fine
446366
Sure, but you will have to let some of the tape hang out of the wrap. Get the shortest length they sell and wrap only part of it on the pipe. For safety reasons the manufacturer asks that you not overlap the tape, so you will only get a little on the faucet, but just that little bit, if inside some insulation and other tape to keep the insulation in place, will keep it from freezing unless you live north of the Arctic Circle.
1428828
Mine is outside all winter long to keep my water troughs from freezing. No problem so far.
779425
Yes but it would be really cold and I think uncomfortable to use. We hired a plumber and extended the water lines to our sink lines (hot and cold) as we didn't have a close hot water line either.
1217943
Short answer yes. But, water expands when freezing and will crack and break pavement if you pull them in winter and leave holes exposed to snow, rain, and ice. Just be smart about your installation.