How to Prevent Water Pipes From Freezing at -40° | YeloDeer In Pipe Heat Cable

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Worried about water pipes freezing during the winter? In this video, I show you how we're using a self-regulating inline heating cable to provide freeze protection for water lines in the extreme cold of Manitoba, Canada.

Living in a cold climate means frozen water lines can become a serious problem. We've experienced it ourselves when a water line to our barn froze after the original heat trace failed. We ended up carrying buckets of water from the house to the animals until spring.

In this video, I'll show you the Yelo Deer inline heating cable, including how it works, how much power it uses, how we tested it, and how to install it inside a water line.

I also demonstrate a method for pulling the heating cable through an existing pipe using a vacuum, and explain some important considerations when installing it.

The 6-foot section I tested reached approximately 39.9°C and consumed about 14 watts during my test. The system is self-regulating, meaning its resistance changes as the cable heats up, reducing the amount of heating produced.

The cable is designed for different pipe applications and can be used with plastic and metal piping. I also discuss why measuring your installation beforehand is important and why keeping the run as straight as possible can make installation much easier.

Important: Always follow the manufacturer's installation instructions and applicable electrical/plumbing requirements for your specific installation.

If you have questions about freeze protection, water lines, heat trace or winterizing your property, leave them in the comments!

Thanks for watching, and have a wonderful week!
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00:00 How to Protect Water Pipes From Freezing
00:28 YeloDeer Freeze Protection Heating Cable
00:52 Our Previous Water Line Freeze Problem
02:01 Why We Needed Inline Water Heating
02:39 How Self-Regulating Heat Cable Works
03:09 Testing the Heating Cable
03:40 How Much Power Does It Use?
04:04 Choosing the Correct Cable Length
04:17 Installing the Heating Cable
04:58 Getting Below the Frost Line
05:21 Using a Vacuum to Pull the Cable
06:05 Preparing the Fittings
06:57 Choosing the Right Pipe and Fittings
07:28 Avoiding Sharp Bends
08:01 Installing the Compression Fitting
09:05 Checking the Connections
09:44 Final Installation
10:14 Keeping Water Flowing in Winter
10:34 Does Self-Regulating Mean It Turns Off?
11:03 Final Thoughts