Does foam pipe cover prevent hose freeze?
expecting temp to drop to 25 tonight. Have full hookups and usually I unhook freshwater hose and stow in heated compartment. But I see one or two using foam pipe insulation around their hoses, does ...
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DougE wrote:
If you have a freeze of limited duration and especially if you have some water usage during the freeze the hose will likely not freeze. The insulation slows the loss of temperature but does not ultimately prevent freezing. If you want to prevent freezing for long term usage you need to put heat tape under the insulation. It is readily available at RV and Big Box Home Improvement stores.
BINGO,
Worked for me through 3 northern winters, even under a foot of snow.
Heat tape covered with pipe insulation and wrapped with electrical tape. Never had a problem. Replaced hose each year, same heat tape made it through all 3.
