msscamp":2p2dg0kq said:Bez, maybe I'm missing something here, but if you're going to do that and you have an electrical outlet handy why not heat tape to prevent freezing in the first place? I'm not all that familiar with heat tape, so I'm probably missing something.
Bez!":1izml5av said:msscamp":1izml5av said:Bez, maybe I'm missing something here, but if you're going to do that and you have an electrical outlet handy why not heat tape to prevent freezing in the first place? I'm not all that familiar with heat tape, so I'm probably missing something.
The heat tape does not always keep the handle portion thawed.
As well, the length of the heat tape would require me to double wrap or bury the extra part.
Double wrap and bury is not reccommended.
Otherwise, I simply used what was on hand and did not have to spend the money to buy one. They are cheap, but I kept the couple of bucks in my pocket.
I also believe the lamp is cheaper to operate than a heat tape - no proof - just an opinion.
There ya' go.
:lol:
Bez!
msscamp":sz7bbtnk said:Bez!":sz7bbtnk said:msscamp":sz7bbtnk said:Bez, maybe I'm missing something here, but if you're going to do that and you have an electrical outlet handy why not heat tape to prevent freezing in the first place? I'm not all that familiar with heat tape, so I'm probably missing something.
The heat tape does not always keep the handle portion thawed.
As well, the length of the heat tape would require me to double wrap or bury the extra part.
Double wrap and bury is not reccommended.
Otherwise, I simply used what was on hand and did not have to spend the money to buy one. They are cheap, but I kept the couple of bucks in my pocket.
I also believe the lamp is cheaper to operate than a heat tape - no proof - just an opinion.
There ya' go.
:lol:
Bez!
I knew about the double wrap and burying parts, but couldn't remember if heat tape came in different lengths as it's been a while since I've had to deal with it. The rest of your points are also very valid - I understand where you are coming from. Thanks for responding!
It's what you connect the "Hose Pipe" tr in other terms, water hose, garden hose, etc.Ask Bez for further details on hydrants... ;-)RebelCritter":gqts3kkv said:Maybe I am dumb cracker, but, what is a hydrant? A fire hydrant? You have your own? I am so confused....
Howdy,RebelCritter":13peymbt said:Maybe I am dumb cracker, but, what is a hydrant? A fire hydrant? You have your own? I am so confused....