We have a cabin that gets lots of snow, so we turn the water off in the winter and have to carry water in, which is a drag. Is there any way to keep them from freezing in the winter? The cabin is old and so are the pipes. We're not there all the time, sometimes a few weeks go by when it's empty. Thanks.
2006-09-13 18:13:26 · 8 answers · asked by loira74 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You can buy or have installed some heat trace tape that will come on when the temperature drops to a certain level, assuming you have electricity available. The be sure to apply a good insulation around the tape and pipes.
I would still turn your water off when you are gone for extended periods of time, just in case the power goes off or the tape fails.
2006-09-14 02:47:53 · answer #1 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Draining the system before you leave if possible. No water-no freeze!
Insulate the pipes with 4 ft styrofoam pieces also helps.
Or keep a heat source on.(doesn't help if there's a power outage)
...and lastly, moving water doesn't freeze easily-install a recirculating pump.
2006-09-13 18:27:38 · answer #2 · answered by PAUL A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take the time during the warm season to wrap the pipes in heat tape and dig a little ditch to bury them, it doesnt have to be real deep, the average ground tempature is fifty two degrees.
2006-09-13 18:16:17 · answer #3 · answered by deby k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you somewhat should have some insulation put in on the interior your skirting. If the water remains freezing once you have the water dripping the form you're saying then there is dissimilar chilly air getting below your trailer. Your landlord could look after that.
2016-12-12 08:07:23 · answer #4 · answered by lesniewski 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is this type of covering that you can wrap your pipes in so they wont freeze. I bet if you went to home depot they could tell you what exactly it is called.
2006-09-13 18:15:18 · answer #5 · answered by Crazydays 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
need more info... are the pipes inside, outside or both?
electric heat tape or electric pipe wrap may be an option
2006-09-13 18:17:59 · answer #6 · answered by quazar1973 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my husband use to BUY THIS GREY insulation WRAP that fits right over the pipes U can get it at lowes home store or home depot
2006-09-13 20:25:19 · answer #7 · answered by sweepmasters 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried heat tape?
2006-09-13 18:15:13 · answer #8 · answered by Rvn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋