Heat for pipes?? and Pump ???

[David C. Macy]

Is the yellow wrapping for preventing or thawing out frozen pipes??

Is the device under the first floor laundry sink a pump?

Thanks

[Charley L. Bottger]

Originally Posted by dmacy

Is the yellow wrapping for preventing or thawing out frozen pipes??

Is the device under the first floor laundry sink a pump?

Thanks

Yes the yellow heat tape is to prevent freezing and the little device under the sink sure looks to be a pump with a timer for what reason I have no clue.

[Rodney Misener]

Originally Posted by dmacy

Is the yellow wrapping for preventing or thawing out frozen pipes??

Is the device under the first floor laundry sink a pump?

Thanks

The first pic is improperly installed heat tracing.

[Michael Larson]

Originally Posted by rmisener

The first pic is improperly installed heat tracing.

That's correct. Heat tape is not supposed to cross over itself according to the mfgs. instructions.

The second pic is a hot water recirc pump with a built in timer.

[Frank P. Newman]

In addition, the heat tape will not be fully effective unless the system is insulated. Also, for best efficiency, a thermostat should be installed so that the heat tape is only on when needed.