I want to use this to cover outside attic vents to prevent water pipes from freezing in the attic. Will it do the the job?
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As long as the vents are metal. I used it to protect my metal door from our dog when he scratches to come inside.
1095100
The magnet isnt very strong. I doubt it would hold firm outdoors. I ended up removing my vent and putting it inside so the vent would hold it in place.
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As long as the vent covers are magnetic. If you can stick normal magnetic things to it (fridge magnets, etc), then you should be fine. It might just be easier to find some thick paper and use masking tape to stick it over the vents.
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I think so. I used it to put a wood stove in one room and rant through the wall to get to the chimney in another room. I have used it all year with no problem. It fits insulated pipe well.
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I live in Nome, Alaska and I used this in my attic this winter to insulate a kitchen vent. I was very pleased with the result and it was easy to install.
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Not sure exactly what you are asking but it works very well for me in my application to heat the service bay compartment in my motor-coach. It will keep the water pipes from freezing in cold weather.
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Stacey, good question! It really depends on your situation and the distance between the pipe. In the past, I wrapped the cable around the pipe as shown in the packaging. This year, I ran the cable upon the length of the pipe and used zip ties to hold it against the pipe, which has allowed me to cover more territory than wrapping. I would caution you that I live in Phoenix, so I'm only protecting pipes from 25-32 degrees, which is easier than when I lived in Chicago. Good luck.
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It's most effective if insulation is applied over the cable wrapped pipe. These heating tapes really don't get very warm because of the low wattage ( good) so applying insulation is needed in cold conditions. Fiberglass or closed cell foam can be used as insulation. If you use fiberglass you need to keep it dry. To keep everything in place I like to use a self-bonding silicone rubber "tape" because it's not bothered by cold or heat. This stuff is available as "emergency repair tape" at most auto parts stores. Otherwise, you can use conventional tape or even string, cable ties etc. Also, pay attention to keeping the heating tape firmly against the pipe for best heat transfer.
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I used it on standing water pipe outdoors. Not to be used on hot water lines. Used zip ties to secure.
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I don't think it can be buried. The thermostat comes on around 38 degrees. You can wrap the pipe and then wrap your insulation. We used a foil type insulation that we had left over from putting it between the trusses close to the roof, inside the attic. Orkin sells that product. You can also wrap it closer than they recommend..sounds like you live in a really cold climate. This is definitely worth the money. when it's working we don't have to worry about frozen pipes. We did not wrap any 4" pipes.
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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.
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If you want to use insulation only...I don't think it will keep it from freezing. If you wrap it with Heat Tape and insulation...yes, it will keep it from freezing. Heat tape works great on jobs like that.
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I used Gorilla tape around cast iron pipes and it worked fine. I then wrapped the insulation around the pipe and finally vapor barrier strips of plastic provided with the insulation around the outside of both.
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I live in a mobile home and some idiot managed to drop the drain pipe for the tub below, and outside of the floor cavity. That bit of water will freeze in very cold weather and back up my tub so I wrapped it with this and it works like a charm. It's 1 1/2" pvc. It will work on anything as long as it is properly installed. It needs to be wrapped with insulation to hold the heat in. There's no thermostat with it so it's on all the time.
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If the incoming air temperature is colder or warmer than the air in your attic it will work.
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NO, this product is very specifically designed to be wrapped around the exterior of a water line, in an enclosed area, such as under a home in a crawl space, not in the open weather. You are also suppose to complete the installation by wrapping fiberglass matt insulation around it afterwards and covering that with a wrap of plastic. I don't think any of thoses requirements would work well in your desired application.
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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
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I would help but not totally block it. The mesh will allow water through it. Snow will not come through it however. hope this helps