I wondering if anybody can help me understand something. I’ve recently bought a trailer and the previous owner put the water pipes inside and he installed heat tape on the pipes, is it necessary to have it plugged in all winter long? He never paid for gas so the trailer was apparently freezing so maybe that’s why he put them inside and with heat tape of them?
Maybe the stuff is good, maybe it's not. All I know is this video didn't show us anything except that you guys can make a weak video. We don't know what you guys had in that drain or how you had it in there. You gotta show the set up and everything or else it looks weak.
I got a rotorooter but my drain has a T-trap inside so the rooter head won't fix down the drain. . Here for this fix but wanted to see how the chemicals react before I shake some down the drain. . Thanks fellas! . . . . .
I have a 35' run of 2" PVC in my crawlspace starting at the laundry, then two sinks and a bathtub drop into it before it reaches the 4" line going out. It has very little fall to it and over time it has developed about a half pipe of hard grease, soap, etc causing the washing machine to back up. Do you think Thrift can clear it, and process should I use on a run that long ?
Hi Guys thank you ...next time SPEAK UP and think about what you're going to say first act more like teachers because that's what you've become GOOD LUCK
Lololol! I wish I would've seen this video 2 weeks ago! -32° here in Louisville, KY. at Christmas. My furnace finally gave up and died. ... (R.I.P.). Despite having water running throughout my house, my pipes froze , and BUSTED. Yep, when it rains it pours! Furnace man coming today, hopefully, plummer this weekend!! Fingers crossed! I'm gonna ask my plummer about this tape! Thanks again! 👍😘🥰
Thanks for the lesson, I'm 66 and tried of going under my house every winter to thaw out my pipes in the bitter cold. Your both cute explaining how it's done.
Heat tape?.......that looks like an electrical cable.......oh, wait....the electrical cable is attached to the pipe with black electrical tape......mmmmmm.......maybe that's the tape...... Anyway........the pipe comes out of the ground, through a main house valve and then into the house......where do you place the thermostat?.......right where the pipe comes out of the ground, in the middle of the pipe or right before it enters the house? Also, what "brand" is the electrical tape you're using?
"Heat tape" is a brand of "electrical cable" that prevents water pipes from freezing. Essentially the same product they are installing. Much like "duck" tape is what most people call "duct" tape
Im not trying to be an ass but pex manufacturers state to NEVER use adhesives on pex pipe as the chemicals embed in the plastic and over time will leach into your water supply. There are diff tapes with diff temps obviously but youre better off securring the heat tape,cable etc by using wire ties. If using metal straps you can protect the heat strip and pipe by using heat shrink tubing over the strap that contacts those surfaces.
@@ascosche Never said put it on a Busted pipe Kiddo . Its as easy to replace the busted pipe ? Used this heat trace a long time it can start Fires if not installed correctly, Most manufacturers wont you to replace it each year . ok for a faucet or short pipe .(maybe) what ever
@@rlr4294 "Most manufacturers wont you to replace it each year." No offense but that's nuts and completely unnecessary, unless of course someone cross-spiraled to the Nth degree and/or lost functionality of the self-regulating thermostat. I've installed thousands of feet of tape for 30+ years. I've NEVER had to replace a single run. Spiraling sparingly is absolutely fine. If overlapping in a single spot or two like an outside spigot tee'd off the same line, just put a little piece of pipe foam between overlap if you want.
I had a reputable plumbing company doing some work at my home year's ago and the plumber's told me that Thrift is the best product available. If I'm not mistaken, they said use it as a preventive measure occasionally by boiling water pouring it down the drain to soften the junk up, the boil more water, add some Thrift with a little boiling water, enough to get the product into the trap, let it sit a few minutes, then pour boiling water down again, after a couple minutes, flush it down good with hot tap water for several minutes. I use it a couple times a year, to keep the drain and trap cleaned.
You MISSED a VERY important part....NEVER wrap heat tape touching another part of the heat tape. It will start a fire by overheating.
Thank you. Exactly what people need to know. Keep up the good work!
Reeeeek
2:25 smh
my plumber should watch this... I got frozen pipes this morning.
Thanks for the info!
Lol
Do any have thoughts on how to frostproof a hose bib that is a frost-free spigot but still freezes, it is buried in a wall, no access
What if the heat tape is longer than the area you need to apply it to?
@@jaredshepherd7205 It makes sense. Thank you for replying!
I wondering if anybody can help me understand something. I’ve recently bought a trailer and the previous owner put the water pipes inside and he installed heat tape on the pipes, is it necessary to have it plugged in all winter long? He never paid for gas so the trailer was apparently freezing so maybe that’s why he put them inside and with heat tape of them?
Amazing,,,will get some and try it…..
Maybe the stuff is good, maybe it's not. All I know is this video didn't show us anything except that you guys can make a weak video. We don't know what you guys had in that drain or how you had it in there. You gotta show the set up and everything or else it looks weak.
And you are a dickface or maybe not . but assuming by your comment you are a dickface.
Wrong. I came here to see how to use the product and they showed us exactly that and the tip to pre-boil water is simple yet very helpful
@@bradn2742 You couldn't figure out how to use drain cleaner?!?!?!?!? And you admit it?!?!?!?!? 😆 😂 🤣
Where can I buy ?
I got a rotorooter but my drain has a T-trap inside so the rooter head won't fix down the drain. . Here for this fix but wanted to see how the chemicals react before I shake some down the drain. . Thanks fellas! . . . . .
I have a 35' run of 2" PVC in my crawlspace starting at the laundry, then two sinks and a bathtub drop into it before it reaches the 4" line going out. It has very little fall to it and over time it has developed about a half pipe of hard grease, soap, etc causing the washing machine to back up. Do you think Thrift can clear it, and process should I use on a run that long ?
Is the foam insulation flameproof I have been told not to use the foam because it’s flammable
Hi Guys thank you ...next time SPEAK UP and think about what you're going to say first act more like teachers because that's what you've become GOOD LUCK
Lololol! I wish I would've seen this video 2 weeks ago! -32° here in Louisville, KY. at Christmas. My furnace finally gave up and died. ... (R.I.P.). Despite having water running throughout my house, my pipes froze , and BUSTED. Yep, when it rains it pours! Furnace man coming today, hopefully, plummer this weekend!! Fingers crossed! I'm gonna ask my plummer about this tape! Thanks again! 👍😘🥰
Thank you
listening from Texas... lol
You do not put foam over a heat tape unless you want your house burned down.
A life saver💙
Does the heat tape warm the water at all? Thank you so much for taking the time to help the rest of us.
no
If I have a 20 foot pipe do I get a 20 foot tape?
Don't forget that in many locations, and also for the tape itself, they insist on having it plugged into a GFI circuit Outlet.
Helpful. The black/gray thermostat is placed against the pipe.
Thanks for the lesson, I'm 66 and tried of going under my house every winter to thaw out my pipes in the bitter cold. Your both cute explaining how it's done.
How did you thaw your pipes
I second this
@@abdalhafizabdulla4851 i asume with a hair dyer?
Why do they say heat trace should be installed at a 4 or 8 o'clock position vs, say 6 o'clock,
What is a good contact number
I am going to install heat tape right away. Thanks folks!
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thank you gentlemen! very helpful!
Are you still in business can't find your phone number or web site
Heat tape?.......that looks like an electrical cable.......oh, wait....the electrical cable is attached to the pipe with black electrical tape......mmmmmm.......maybe that's the tape...... Anyway........the pipe comes out of the ground, through a main house valve and then into the house......where do you place the thermostat?.......right where the pipe comes out of the ground, in the middle of the pipe or right before it enters the house? Also, what "brand" is the electrical tape you're using?
"Heat tape" is a brand of "electrical cable" that prevents water pipes from freezing. Essentially the same product they are installing. Much like "duck" tape is what most people call "duct" tape
I didn't use the vinyl electric tape. They sell tape that is temperature rated for this purpose. Looks like masking tape.
Never revealed what type of power cords to use😑😬🙄
Im not trying to be an ass but pex manufacturers state to NEVER use adhesives on pex pipe as the chemicals embed in the plastic and over time will leach into your water supply. There are diff tapes with diff temps obviously but youre better off securring the heat tape,cable etc by using wire ties. If using metal straps you can protect the heat strip and pipe by using heat shrink tubing over the strap that contacts those surfaces.
You guys suck! I couldn't hear your directions. Peak louder or get a 🎤 mic.
This was a joke, right! Come on now tell the truth I'm laughing my ass off this has to be a new pilot for a comedy show.🤣
Thank you gentlemen. You have saved me a lot of money. This is not rocket science life I was told.
Lol!! “Pre sticky stuff!” That would be known as adhesive sir!!
They're helping us out. be nice!
some recommend that the thermostat NOT be covered by the insulation
Is it safe for copper, PVC, gaskets and pipe clamps?
Don't seem like it
lot easier to just replace the busted pipe ?
I don't think you'd do this to a busted pipe kiddo...😄😆 it's to prevent it from getting to that point.
@@ascosche Never said put it on a Busted pipe Kiddo . Its as easy to replace the busted pipe ? Used this heat trace a long time it can start Fires if not installed correctly, Most manufacturers wont you to replace it each year . ok for a faucet or short pipe .(maybe) what ever
@@rlr4294 "Most manufacturers wont you to replace it each year." No offense but that's nuts and completely unnecessary, unless of course someone cross-spiraled to the Nth degree and/or lost functionality of the self-regulating thermostat. I've installed thousands of feet of tape for 30+ years. I've NEVER had to replace a single run. Spiraling sparingly is absolutely fine. If overlapping in a single spot or two like an outside spigot tee'd off the same line, just put a little piece of pipe foam between overlap if you want.
I had a reputable plumbing company doing some work at my home year's ago and the plumber's told me that Thrift is the best product available. If I'm not mistaken, they said use it as a preventive measure occasionally by boiling water pouring it down the drain to soften the junk up, the boil more water, add some Thrift with a little boiling water, enough to get the product into the trap, let it sit a few minutes, then pour boiling water down again, after a couple minutes, flush it down good with hot tap water for several minutes. I use it a couple times a year, to keep the drain and trap cleaned.
Can i used this tape if the pipes are of PPR(PLASTIC) and can i control the temperature
yes ucan
What to do with extra heat tape? Bad video. My pipe is 5 foot and heat tape is 6. Though you would show me what to do with extra NOT.
Where ya'll located an do ya'll service outside taylor stove
Alright, Take 45. Season 1 Episode 1 is a wrap, finally. 🤣
I realize it's kinda randomly asking but do anybody know of a good site to stream new series online?
Instructions unclear: pre-sticky stuff stuck to dog.