sreed29
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I was wondering where I could find 12 volt heat tape?  Thank You
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trop-a-cal
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I don't think 12 volts puts out enough power to heat much. Try a 12 volt hair dryer.
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sreed29
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I'm using a heat gun to thaw the pipe but I'm looking for something to keep it from freezing in the future.
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nny12972
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The only such item I know of is used by NASA....doubt you could afford it.....pretty sure you could not buy it retail. There's nothing of that kind readily available for RVs in 12 volt.
J
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The Weekenders
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You can find heat tape at Tractor Supply Stores or Menards.
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Chuck&Gail
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Google UltraHeat. Their 12 volt heat tape, specifically made for RV's, should work great to prevent a reoccurance. I think it needs to be like 50 degrees out to apply it though.
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sreed29
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hey!! Thank you Chuck& Gail thats exactly what I need thanks again for the help, Steve
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nny12972
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Steve...UltrHeat DOES NOT MAKE HEAT TAPE LIKE YOU'RE THINKING ABOUT!
You might want to consider the power requirements and your application, if you choose to try the UltraHeat pipe heaters:
1.) The smallest pipe heater requires 2.2 A, continuous. That current draw will KILL the average 12 V battery in about two days. And you're going to need more than one to protect your TT.
2.) According to the mfg. info, YOU have to turn it on ONLY when free-air temp drops below 44 degrees. YOU have to turn it off when temp is above 44 degrees.
3.) At 44 degrees, a single 12 V battery in an unheated TT,will only put out about 1/2 it's rated capacity(probably less), and probably won't last one day without being charged.
4.) That means you'll have to be plugged into 110 volt supply 24/7 to keep your battery charged, and you'll have to visit your stored T each time the temp drops below 44 degrees.
food for thought...
J
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