How to Fix a Frozen Sewer Pipe on a Mobile Home
When water pipes leak during the winter they can drip onto the sewer pipe of a mobile home and potentially cause it to freeze. This can happen if the pipe is not properly protected. A properly protected sewer pipe will keep the pipe warm and prevent water in the pipe from freezing. One way to fix a frozen sewer pipe on a mobile home is by applying heat tape to the sewer pipe. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Electrical tape
- Heat tape
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Instructions
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Place the plug end of the heat tape next to an outlet and run it to the sewer pipe.
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Attach heat tape to the part of the sewer pipe that comes out of your mobile home. Wrap the tape around the pipe and secure it with electrical tape
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Run the heat tape the entire length of the sewer pipe and secure it to the pipe with the electrical tape. Cover the sewer pipe with pipe insulation so no heat is lost when the heat tape is working.
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Plug the heat tape into an electrical outlet on the outside of your mobile home during the winter season to prevent the sewer pipe from freezing.
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Tips & Warnings
Shut off the main water valve if you plan to be away for more than a day or two, especially during the winter months.
Heat tape should not be installed over leaking pipes because it can cause a short and damage the tape.
