How can I keep an above ground water tank from freezing that is high up in the air for house pressure?

Answer 1

If you can get electric to it, we have a floating heater for the horse's water buckets. We got ours from TSC but you should be able to find them at a hardware store. They also have a thing called a thermo-cube. It 's like a surge protectors but it turns on when the temperature gets below 35 and then turns back off when it warms up. That way the heater isn't on all the time. It's worked perfectly this winter even with the temperature hovering around 0 F for a few days.

If you can't get electric to it, I would either try to insulate it or paint it a dark color to help absorb the suns heat. Some people use solar heat for their hot water supply. Granted, you wouldn't be concentrating the heat like a commercial system would... but a dark color on the outside of your tank will make a big difference.

I hope that helps!

Answer 2

IF you wrap it in a blanket of insulation, that should prevent freezing. You can buy a small roll of insulation usually at Home Depot, Lowes or Ace.

Also, depending on HOW high it is, yuou clould stick a floodlight fixture by it and cover it over with a blanket (keeping the blanket off the light). This would provided warmth to prevent freezing up.

Answer 3

There are aerators (sp) which bubble the water ....they are common in marinas to keep boat hulls from becoming iced in.
One advantage would be the pump could be away from the tank if thats where the most convenient power is.......and an air line would run up to the tank.
Just something else to consider......good luck

Answer 4

We wrap ours in insulation for protection. There are a few other options at your local hardware store.

Answer 5

you can buy pumps for surface water use, They come w/ heaters