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Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures

13-08-2011, 15:04

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Keeping Copper Pipe from Freezing

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Posted By sdowney717

Re: Keeping Copper Pipe from Freezing

my hot water tank is aluminum and the water supply is ss.
I noticed a small galvanic interaction between the copper fittings and aluminum tank threads. So I bought a 9 inch 3/4 Magnesium anode and...

Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures

13-08-2011, 04:38

Replies: 10

Keeping Copper Pipe from Freezing

Views: 4,079

Posted By sdowney717

Re: Keeping Copper Pipe from Freezing

Copper pipes are biostatic and inhibit the growth of bacteria.

Read more: Galvanized Pipe Vs. Copper | eHow.com Galvanized Pipe Vs. Copper | eHow.com...

Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures

12-08-2011, 18:19

Replies: 10

Keeping Copper Pipe from Freezing

Views: 4,079

Posted By sdowney717

Re: Keeping Copper Pipe from Freezing

PEX is good and can freeze without cracking.
Pex Pipe Vs. Copper Pipe | eHow.com (https://www.ehow.com/about_7547804_pex-pipe-vs-copper-pipe.html)

I was thinking today the pipes could be blown out...

Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures

12-08-2011, 13:46

Replies: 10

Keeping Copper Pipe from Freezing

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Posted By sdowney717

Re: keeping copper pipe from freezing

stw51-12p / 12-ft heat tape 120v w/plug - Seagate Controls Systems, Inc. (https://www.seagatecontrols.com/catalog.asp?prodid=596727&showprevnext=1)
heat trace tape, yes that would be ideal except for...

Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures

12-08-2011, 13:07

Replies: 10

Keeping Copper Pipe from Freezing

Views: 4,079

Posted By sdowney717

Keeping Copper Pipe from Freezing

The boat is fresh water plumbed with bendable copper pipe.
I was thinking of using those foam insulating covers over the pipes especially where it might be the coldest parts of the boat aft, like...

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