Does this work to put around pex tubes in a crawl space for heat reflection?
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I can't imagine why it would be optimal for that. RadiantGUARD foil is meant to reflect heat away & does result in lower heat transfer to the living area below attic crawl space. But if you want to e.g. insulate tubes from heat, there must be better insulation choices.
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Yes absolutely! That is exactly what I purchased this product for. Definitely keeps the heat upstairs where it belongs and the cold from crawl space from creeping in. I do have radiant heat in floors, though I do feel it will help keep the cold out even if you do not have radiant, Very easy install as well. Very happy, great product and inexpensive! Highly recommend.
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Doubtful...but anything is possible if one tries hard enuf. Normally, this tool cinches a metal band around Pex, a type of plastic tubing used for plumbing purposes. Inserted in the Pex tubing is a hollow metal fixture which acts as a core for the metal band to tighten the Pex tubing against, making it leakproof. If my memory is correct, this tool only works with 1/2", 3/4" and 1" tubing. Why go thru the expense of buying this tool when there are plenty of hose repair kits or patches you can buy. If you are buying this tool to also use as a plumbing tool, then, with a little ingenuity and experimentation you might be able to adapt it for garden hose repair...good luck1 Doubtful...but anything is possible if one tries hard enuf. Normally, this tool cinches a metal band around Pex, a type of plastic tubing used for plumbing purposes. Inserted in the Pex tubing is a hollow metal fixture which acts as a core for the metal band to tighten the Pex tubing against, making it leakproof. If my memory is correct, this tool only works with 1/2", 3/4" and 1" tubing. Why go thru the expense of buying this tool when there are plenty of hose repair kits or patches you can buy. If you are buying this tool to also use as a plumbing tool, then, with a little... » Read More Doubtful...but anything is possible if one tries hard enuf. Normally, this tool cinches a metal band around Pex, a type of plastic tubing used for plumbing purposes. Inserted in the Pex tubing is a hollow metal fixture which acts as a core for the metal band to tighten the Pex tubing against, making it leakproof. If my memory is correct, this tool only works with 1/2", 3/4" and 1" tubing. Why go thru the expense of buying this tool when there are plenty of hose repair kits or patches you can buy. If you are buying this tool to also use as a plumbing tool, then, with a little ingenuity and experimentation you might be able to adapt it for garden hose repair...good luck1 « Show Less
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You could MAKE it work but it is intended to be used for an underfloor heat mat with a temperature probe, so you would need to do some heavy modification to it. In other words, as intended, no it will not.
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Definitely. We have radiant flor heating (water pex) and this thermostat (3 of them) have worked very well for years. We use the built-in relay that is part of the thermostat. Woops ... if you have electric radiant heat, you will need the relay! Ours is water via pex tubing.
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No this is not for use with heat transfer vinyl. If you're looking for something to put over heat transfer vinyl get some Teflon sheets.
874180
I have used mine to heat shrink. It is a little touchy, due to the high heat level, but it can work. I also have a heat gun I use for this.
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I would be a little wary of such an application, but you are in the best position to make the judgement call. Is the place you wish to apply the insulation warm or hot from the proximity of the flame? If so, that would concern me. I would not be concerned if the heat is merely from the hot water in the pipe -- insulating that is what this tape is for. The insulation is plastic and might possibly melt, or even burn if exposed to a flame, however. I would think that this is something you would not want to take a chance on.
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I bought this for the exact same purpose. and the answer is 'no'. You can't get it to stay close enough to the tub and the heat it produces is not suitable for under tank warmth ie the cable is thin and the heat localized .also the cable is only heated for a relatively short portion of its entire length. I ended up using heat tape with good results.
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I used the wrap on steam pipes so I am not sure it will work for your application or not, I can tell you it is very flexible and easy to wrap around pipes which were as big as 9 inches in diameter.
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It will not hurt PVC pipes. I would wrap the pipe with aluminum foil first to help spread out the heat
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A person could run the hose to the heater I would not personally use it it would not meet code I would make sure I would check your local code on what they require in a crawlspace right now either would have to use a black pipe or the yellow flexible tubing that you can get at a local box store/lowes or Home Depot
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Hello Kyle,This cable should be okay for your crawlspace. A burial cable would be more durable is all. The only worry is, how cold does it get in your crawlspace?Sincerely, Taylor W.VIVO
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Sounds like you're assuming that heat tape somehow is physically connected to the piping. If so, that's not true. You simply wind it fairly tightly around the pipe(s) to be protected. So if your heat tape is lobg enough there's no problem using it on hot and cold pipes.
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Plain aluminum (kitchen) foil works well for this purpose. This product should work a little bit better as it will (slightly) reduce conductive heat loss as well.
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Definitely. It can regulate any kind of heat mat. Its sensor is a little metal tip. I use mine for plants, so the metal tip goes into the soil. So, you would just need to place the sensor somewhere where it could detect the heat, you could just tape it to an appropriate place.
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I don't think so. It is a porous wrap, like an ace compression bandage with volcanic stone in it. And after you wrap your pipes with a 50% overlap there is not much room for air to travel. It does retard the heat. No more burnt legs. My pipes are still hot, but my skin doesn't come off any more.