Supplemental heat to "basement"
I fulltime RV, and in the winter, if the temp outside gets below 15F, my kitchen sink lines freeze, even with the heated, enclosed underbelly. Does anyone know a good product or method for adding a...
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All those heating elements would likely require more current so you may have to step up to a site with 50 amp service.
We use heat trace at work but smaller heat tape should work for piping. Just make sure to put insulation around it so the heat is held in. You'll likely have to have a controller to turn the heat trace/tape on and off by temperature.
We used separate Thermal couples at work. Don't know how residential is but Thermal couples placed at different areas on the piping will help the controller turn the heat trace on and off as needed. The control may even be able to control different zones.
Tanks can use heat pads but will need insulation as well.
People who live in mobile home trailers do this every year for their piping.
Also if you are using 120VAC, you'll need to be permanent. Don't know if a 12V system would provide enough wattage.
Good luck.
We use heat trace at work but smaller heat tape should work for piping. Just make sure to put insulation around it so the heat is held in. You'll likely have to have a controller to turn the heat trace/tape on and off by temperature.
We used separate Thermal couples at work. Don't know how residential is but Thermal couples placed at different areas on the piping will help the controller turn the heat trace on and off as needed. The control may even be able to control different zones.
Tanks can use heat pads but will need insulation as well.
People who live in mobile home trailers do this every year for their piping.
Also if you are using 120VAC, you'll need to be permanent. Don't know if a 12V system would provide enough wattage.
Good luck.
