Freeze Protection

[kmitchl]

To keep any exposed water lines from freezing I use the heaters that are sold to dehumidify a gun safe. (See pic below) I use zip ties to attach the rod to the pipe and then insulate over it with foam pipe insulation. These remain on my water lines year round. I plug them in in November and unplug in March. They only draw 8 watts so not enough to notice in your electric bill. If installing on a vertical pipe put the cord end down. To make sure they are still working in November I plug them in for about 20 minutes and scan the outside of the insulation with an IR thermometer. If the insulation is a few degrees above the surroundings it is working. I have done this for about 10 years and never had an issue. Makes no difference if you are away hunting when a freeze hits.

[Ag 96]

https://www.lowes.com/search?searchTerm=self%20regulating%20heat%20tape

These work pretty good. You can buy them in much shorter lengths too.

[MisterSanders]

I need 89 of them

[Playa]

A cheap strand of incandescent Christmas lights works just as well and cost about $5 ea

[Traildust]

I just trickle my faucets

[bbqfan5909]

Heat tape works great and designed to be outside.

[RiverRat00]

I use pool noodles

[Humper]

Heat tape and pipe insulation on my exposed pool pipes and equipment. Did this last year as well and zero issues with the outside pipes

[JES]

Heat tape works great, just plug it in when you need it, most have a thermostat and rhey kick on when needed.

[Tmag]

https://www.lowes.com/search?searchT...%20heat%20tape

These work pretty good. You can buy them in much shorter lengths too.

Thanks!

[HOYTPRO2001]

heat tape works great and designed to be outside.

exactly!!!