How well would this product work in a pipe that can't be drained. Specifically, swimming pool PVC plumbing.
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i haven't used mine yet. i haven't had a drain problem yet? as far as i can figure it should work right up to the clogged part of drain. just looking at mine i will need something stiffer to tie on to the endoscope to push it down the drain like a drain tape 3/8" or 1/2" one.
1471894
My guess is that because the pressure is less than in home plumbing, this would work. It might be hard to wrap it tightly around small flexible tubing. This needs to be stretched and wrapped tightly.
1229862
Hello. If it's only running for a min or two you should be fine. I originally bought this to drain my pool cover but It takes way to long.
854978
I didn't try it in a pool, but I don't think it will work. I used mine for 6 weeks and it leaked only a little once. Just showers.
716814
I am using it for about 4' up and 10' across. It works great. I think it will work for you. I am using 3/4" PVC pipe for drainage. Be sure to use a check valve. I got one at lowes for $7.00
1894882
If your pool drain is above your pool bottom and not flush it should be fine if your pool drain is flush with the pool bottom it moves, my drain is flush with pool bottom wasn't happy it didn't work for me. when I received the item it was in a box and the rubber which sits on pool bottom had a bend in 2 plaxces that did not flatten when I put it in pool and Barracuda hit the bends and moved the Unibridge moves off main drain. Good luck
2205256
The electrons don't mind gettin' a little wet, but if there's much flow in that creek, and especially if there's much debris coming down the creek in winter (that could catch on the wire, build up, and eventually break it), I'd probably run the wire through PVC conduit at the creek crossing. This wire is pretty tuff stuff, though -- I definitely second the guy who said it's way better for underground fences than the 20 AWG supplied by Petsafe, et al. Not as easy to twist and keep in place, though!
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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 38F. Reliable low wattage design uses up to 70% less energy than other cables and protects to -50F! )*** I hope this helps answer your question! :)
571991
I bought this product for our fountain outside and it works best when its not submerged too deep, just a half inch of water covering the top. If you can manage that it would work great.
763153
its designed to be submersible --- likely in bilge pumps on boats but i use it for the solar pump pool cleaner . the motor might burn out after daily use and needs to be replaced. you connect it with " marine" wire connectors that require heat to seal. for extra protection, i think the marine PVC works great to insulate the connection.
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I doubt it. It operates on pressure build up in order to clear paper & waste products from septic lines. The rubber expands to block water from backing up & forces water under pressure to clear the line. Saves time & money since you won't need a plumber with a snake. It will do nothing but could break the pipe if it's plastic with a snake
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I bought a small clear flexible 3/4" hose about 10 to 12 feet long from the local hardware store, and completely submersed it under the pool water, then you cover the one end with your thumb to seal it, pull the one end of the hose out down to ground level , release your thumb and most of the water will siphon out once it starts flowing if the other end is unobstructed and at the bottom of the pool. It will take a while. I usually leave it overnight and walk away and let it drain. This gets most of the water out and at that point you can get to the pools drain plug if you desire to drain all the water. A garden hose may work but its harder to plug the end with your thumb and would probably be too long
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I do think it would work-Just be very careful about using an extension cord around water-You could also get the fitting that screws on your faucet and run a hose to the pool direct-You could buy it a a real plumbing store-
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I wouldnt use it on pvc as the amount of heat would melt the pipe. I assume you coukd keep it far away to keep the full force of the heat away from it but i wouldnt use it for that.
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Hi, I actually am a licensed plumber and it should work. It comes with ends that are restricting so that the flow should not exceed what the output is. At least I think it comes with these fittings. I used this to heat a baptismal pool, so I replaced the factory ends with hose adapters and used a pump to recirculate the water until it came to temperature. It took a few hours but it will heat it up! If it does not come with the restricting fittings, which I am fairly sure it does, you can get them at a plumbing supply house like Ferguson or Noland. Hope that this helps!!
660108
I used it to seal a cut in PVC on my water line and it worked fine, so there should be no problem doing a crack.
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It should work for draining the pool, just beware that the higher the water needs to be lifted, the slower it goes. The pump box shows in a bar graph that if the water is lifted 5 feet the max flow is 2000 gph, if lifting 10 feet max flow is 1400 gph, if lifting 15 feet max flow is 900 gph. If you're hoping for it to put out flow at rates like 20+ gpm (or 1200 gph), get hoses that are 1 inch or bigger.