Can you install this on a plastic pipe OUTDOORS in the rain? Do you have to wrap the pipe with more insulation and also to keep it dry or not? Thanks!
1877780
yes it is alright but you still have to wrap something around to keep the heat in.
1877781
Having grown up on a farm in Minnesota and used heat tapes for most of my life, the answers from my own experiences include: 1. The tape can be wrapped around plastic (PVC) pipe. 2. You have to insulate the pipe wrapped with the heat tape using foam purchased by the foot or in 6-10 foot lengths. The insulation can come in 3/4 inch or 1 inch size and you probably need the 1 inch foam insulation to cover not only the pipe but the heat tape as well. 3. The tape is sealed and will most likely get wet at some time and I've never seen this causing any problems with the tape operation. Keep in mind that this a very low voltage system and does not get burning hot, only the slightest bit warm. For that reason, the heat has to be held in just like you would when laying in bed on a cold night, you bundle up and keep the blanket over you to keep warm.
895481
I put it under a large PVC/plastic pot and simply propped up the front edge of the pot so it was easy to get into. It worked for me through every rainstorm we had--and we have a lot. Good luck!
612938
It can get wet and it says you can use outdoors. Just be careful where you put it. I have went through 3 of these. The seams of plastic came apart easy and it lost air. Personally I wouldn't take these camping.
30567
Is there anyway you could wrap tape around the plug in the car? That should prevent moisture from shorting out the plug. I never use mine in the rain for that possibility!
2052153
I used my item in the summer rain and it held out good. It was still working when I put it away in November. I would cover it with plastic(a bag) if you plan on using it in the snow,...just to be safe.
2088020
You probably don't want it in direct contact with rain. The sun will deteriorate the plastic after several years depending on length of time that the unit is exposed to the sun every day. You can use a small amount of silicone around the top and sides of the of the seams OR after installed you could add a small piece of aluminum angle at the top that would attach to the "building" and then the top of the unit like a flashing. The unit is actually well designed and the seams are tight so it MAY even be ok without any issues but I always like to over-engineer thing. I do like ALL the Ecolink units!Good luck to you.Jw You probably don't want it in direct contact with rain. The sun will deteriorate the plastic after several years depending on length of time that the unit is exposed to the sun every day. You can use a small amount of silicone around the top and sides of the of the seams OR after installed you could add a small piece of aluminum angle at the top that would attach to the "building" and then the top of the unit like a flashing. The unit is actually well designed and the seams are tight so it MAY even be ok without any issues but I always like to over-engineer thing. I do... » Read More You probably don't want it in direct contact with rain. The sun will deteriorate the plastic after several years depending on length of time that the unit is exposed to the sun every day. You can use a small amount of silicone around the top and sides of the of the seams OR after installed you could add a small piece of aluminum angle at the top that would attach to the "building" and then the top of the unit like a flashing. The unit is actually well designed and the seams are tight so it MAY even be ok without any issues but I always like to over-engineer thing. I do like ALL the Ecolink units!Good luck to you.Jw « Show Less
2015078
It is not intened to be in the rain, however, it was snowing hard the last 2 times when I used it and I put a garbage bag over the top portion only. It was not mentioned in the manual but I felt it would not be a problem as long as I did not block the venting. In short, it was fine and I was not concerned about it causing damage. I would discribe the smoker as water resistant but best not to leave outside for long periods.
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My husband installed it, but from what he explained, that flap inside the gutter reroutes most of the water. It doesn't block the gutter completely during a rain, but generally the flow of water down the gutter is too much to reroute using a device like this. Even if it seems like a flimsy idea, we have had zero problems with our system. We live in north Texas where it doesn't rain a whole lot. Even so, in the first 10 minutes of our first moderate rain after installing this, the 50 gallon barrel filled up. Hope that helps.
1657261
This is designed to be wrapped in insulation after being wrapped around a pipe. I would imagine dry dirt would be ok, don't put this in a place where it can get wet.
2166054
Yes. It is rated for wet locations. I currently have this wrapped around a pipe and partially buried in dirt. Just the plug needs to be protected.
548958
I have mine on an open air porch so it gets a little bit of rain on it. I haven't had any issues with rain bothering it. It wouldn't hurt to put a coat of protectant on it if it will be outside though.
1462766
If you are trying to find out, if this could be used in the RAIN? the answer io NO! all OUTDOOR electrical related items, have to seal so that no water gets into the electrical connection.... this item is not set up for that.... but if you are looking to use it in a DRY outdoor event.... you will be fine!
316847
I've built a protective covering using 4" PVC pipe. I think you really need to keep rain off of this. The lip on the bottom isn't that much of a lip.
350326
plastic pipe is fine if there is water in the pipe. you need a way to transport heat along the pipe to avoid hot spots.electrically, the only concern is ground water getting into connections.you should try to contact customer service and confirm that the cable is properly rated for underground use and that the termination is fully sealed.
1492720
No, just twist it around the pipe and used little wire ties to hold it. I then covered it with a self sticking insulation from a ace hardware.
1976248
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.
432804
I can't say for certain since I haven't tried it outdoors. But it does look like thing is sealed up pretty good so it might be ok. If you decide to try it you should probably put some outdoor caulk around where the cord connects to the fan. That's the one place I really wouldn't want to get wet.