Can the cable be placed in the metal pan under my hot water heater? Would the metal pan set off the sensor?
850250
Can't say forsure but I don't think IT would. I've got three in my house on concrete tile and hardwood. Tested them with water and the defintely work well!
850251
You can put it in the pan. The metal will not set off the sensor. Its only triggered by contact with water. The only issue I had with this product is the little clips with the sticky on the back wouldn't stay stuck to the floor in my basement. If you encounter that problem in the pan, use some HVAC tape to secure it down flat. Use as little tape as necessary though because the tape will block the sensor anywhere its fixed to the cable. This is a great product. I highly recommend it.
850252
I can't say definitively, but my sensor wire contacts metal with no issues. I believe the sensor wire works by triggering when the insulating coating is saturated with water. Also, if metal contact were an issue, this product would probably never had made it to market.
226266
not sure, but, you want to protect the outlet and plugin from the weather. ideally the temp and wet/dry sensor is designed to lay in the gutter.
1986970
You're exactly right about the sensor being at the water heater in the return line. Pushing the button causes the pump to turn on. It stays on until it senses hot water has made it back to the hot water heater. That's a bit of a waste as it fills the return line unnecessarily, but I suspect it was done to avoid having to run two wires--one for the button and one for a remote sensor at the distant fixture. I think this is still a good set up--the alternatives have timed pumping--a much larger waste.
1317194
There was a tube connection for a hose to slip onto which went to the sensor that stays with the heater.
2211528
Ours are all up under our eaves, not out in weather. The cable should be fine, but I would suggest protecting the connector part.
1832799
Check this out more on your own but I think this would work. No promises.Honeywell RWD80/T Water Defense Water Sensing Alarm Extension Cable
1143213
No, I wouldn't do that. Uncertainty of water getting on floor and acting like a conductor. Code requires plug to be 48 inches off of floor. Same goes for heater.
1083567
you would have to use a drop in heater - because it hangs, and is plastic, you can't use a metal heater (that a metal waterer would set on).
515143
Depends on how your electric heat is set up. This one goes thru the drain plug on the bottom outside of water heater.
1114431
Should be no problem. I take showers in warm water and the auto shutoff works. I do not think the sensor can be adjusted but I don't think you would need to anyway.
606825
Hello John, yes, it will work on both metal and PVC pipes as well. I copied and pasted the information below about what the manufacture says about this heat tape: ***(From the Manufacturer UL and CSA approved electric pipe heating cable designed to prevent water line freeze up. Ready to install, grounded cord and plug, thermostat controlled, with pilot light. Recommended for use on metal and rigid plastic pipes. Exclusive Press-To-Test button test cable before installing! The built-in thermostat turns cable on at 38°F. Reliable low wattage design uses up to 70% less energy than other cables and protects to -50°F! )*** I hope this helps answer your question! :) Hello John, yes, it will work on both metal and PVC pipes as well. I copied and pasted the information below about what the manufacture says about this heat tape: ***(From the Manufacturer UL and CSA approved electric pipe heating cable designed to prevent water line freeze up. Ready to install, grounded cord and plug, thermostat controlled, with pilot light. Recommended for use on metal and rigid plastic pipes. Exclusive Press-To-Test button test cable before installing! The built-in thermostat turns cable on at 38°F. Reliable low wattage design uses up to 70% less energy than other cables... » Read More Hello John, yes, it will work on both metal and PVC pipes as well. I copied and pasted the information below about what the manufacture says about this heat tape: ***(From the Manufacturer UL and CSA approved electric pipe heating cable designed to prevent water line freeze up. Ready to install, grounded cord and plug, thermostat controlled, with pilot light. Recommended for use on metal and rigid plastic pipes. Exclusive Press-To-Test button test cable before installing! The built-in thermostat turns cable on at 38°F. Reliable low wattage design uses up to 70% less energy than other cables and protects to -50°F! )*** I hope this helps answer your question! :) « Show Less
1965003
Yes it can be. That said, it's not designed for your application. It requires constant water flow and will stay in alarm and turned off if it doesn't detect it. I'm sure you can defeat the safety interlocks but at what risk? Trust me, a submerged arm in water with a cracked heating element tube isn't fun or funny at all!
394954
Unless your local codes, etc. allow unlicensed homeowners to modify their wiring, I would urge contacting a reputable licensed electrician to set up your thermostat and attach the wiring. You can safely install the heat element mats and the thermostat sensor wire under your flooring by closely following the instal instructions - in particular extra care to see that heat element wires are not nicked. You're electrician will check for this before wiring in to the household power. It is a good product and wonderful,economical heat when complete. - Hope this helps!
646832
A one-inch hole would be plenty. If you would prefer a smaller hole, how about:1) Clip the cable so that the sensor plate is no longer attached.2) There are two wires in the cable; clip one of the two wires 1/4" shorter than the other.3) Strip off some insulation from each of the two wires. Be sure not to strip so much off the longer wire that the shorter wire can touch the longer wire's bare metal, and thus sound a false alarm.Once you've done that, you could probably shove the wire through a very tiny hole and it would still do a fine job of detecting water. A one-inch hole would be plenty. If you would prefer a smaller hole, how about:1) Clip the cable so that the sensor plate is no longer attached.2) There are two wires in the cable; clip one of the two wires 1/4" shorter than the other.3) Strip off some insulation from each of the two wires. Be sure not to strip so much off the longer wire that the shorter wire can touch the longer wire's bare metal, and thus sound a false alarm.Once you've done that, you could probably shove the wire through a very tiny hole and it would still do a fine... » Read More A one-inch hole would be plenty. If you would prefer a smaller hole, how about:1) Clip the cable so that the sensor plate is no longer attached.2) There are two wires in the cable; clip one of the two wires 1/4" shorter than the other.3) Strip off some insulation from each of the two wires. Be sure not to strip so much off the longer wire that the shorter wire can touch the longer wire's bare metal, and thus sound a false alarm.Once you've done that, you could probably shove the wire through a very tiny hole and it would still do a fine job of detecting water. « Show Less
226668
So this is better to place in the water pan under the water heater or heat pump, and it only detects ambient temperature. The moisture pins are under the system and would have to lay facing the ground only no mounting.
2224379
i don't know, but probably not since it is designed for use in ovens and grills where the cable is not in contact with the cooking medium.
668179
I installed it at the furthest point from the water heater. Hot water will only go as far as where it is installed and that way all the outlets are somewhat covered with just one unit. My wife is always telling me " Go hit the button ".