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Drake · 01-09-16, 04:07 PM

Are they all pretty much equal resistance haet tape or is there any that are more energy saving? I have three options of how to get water supply run to new main living addition, thru exiting heated living space(but could only go along ceiling main beam, which i don't care for), under existing space thru unheated crawl space, the space above would only be minimally heated so this 20' run would best be protected with heat tape and heavily insulated or reroute line underground(below frostline) around existing space to new space(this would cost a few $$$K I'm sure and require major yard repair and going under a ground deck. Well and water supply line enter existing space opposite new addition(which couldn't be avoided). I think I could run heat tape for a few $1,000. for a long time but I want to use most efficient possible.

01-09-16, 04:07 PM	#1
Drake DIY Guy Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Mpls,MN Posts: 315 Thanks: 2 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts	eco pipe heat wrap? Are they all pretty much equal resistance haet tape or is there any that are more energy saving? I have three options of how to get water supply run to new main living addition, thru exiting heated living space(but could only go along ceiling main beam, which i don't care for), under existing space thru unheated crawl space, the space above would only be minimally heated so this 20' run would best be protected with heat tape and heavily insulated or reroute line underground(below frostline) around existing space to new space(this would cost a few $$$K I'm sure and require major yard repair and going under a ground deck. Well and water supply line enter existing space opposite new addition(which couldn't be avoided). I think I could run heat tape for a few $1,000. for a long time but I want to use most efficient possible.