Heat for pipes?? and Pump ???

[dmacy (David C. Macy, CMI)]

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

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

Thanks

[cbottger (Charley L. Bottger)]

@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.

[rmisener (Rodney Misener)]

@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.

[mlarson (Michael Larson, WI Lic. # 1672-106)]

@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.

[fnewman (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.