HOW TO PREVENT FROZEN WATER PIPES

                                                               

                                                  

                                                      

                                                           

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ReadyTemp utilizes a internal stainless steel pump, Intelli-Circ controller and temperature sensor to monitor and "intermittently" circulate heated water (based on your chosen temperature) throughout both hot and cold water pipes to effectively prevent pipes (in walls, floors, basement, attic, etc.) from freezing regardless of pipes location or outside temperatures.  For over 10 years, ReadyTemp has proven to work in both single and multi-level homes, mobile homes, RV's, yachts, trailer homes, snow cabins, apartments, condos, penthouses, office buildings, warehouse or any other structure in which the water heater / boiler (hot water source) have the same water source as the cold water faucets. 

"I just wanted to let you know that our little Readytemp unit passed all tests with flying colours!  We had -30 C temperatures (not including wind chill) and we had absolutely no problems with the pipes!!  Thank You for all your help, and I look forward to many "no frozen pipes" winters to come!"
 

C. Adams
Pefferlaw, Ontario

Canada

Unlike heat tape which heats the pipe, most of the heat and energy (7+ watts per foot) is wasted because only a small portion of the tapes surface actually touches the pipe it's intended to protect.  However, when ReadyTemp intermittently circulates efficiently heated water from the water heater throughout the pipes the thermal energy is directly absorbed by cooler water in connected pipes as well as the "inside surfaces" of the pipes themselves for additional protection.  By keeping the water within the pipes at above freezing temperatures combined with the movement of the water during circulation, its impossible for water molecules to organize into required structures necessary for crystallization to occur. 

EMAIL JAN 09, 2014

"I have had my ReadyTemp for two years.  It's been below zero the last few days and a wind chill over -30 Fahrenheit last night. My water is flowing through my pipes nicely. The real test was this last week and it passed with flying colors. It's nice to have that piece of mind waking up in the morning. Especially, after years of trying to unthaw my pipes.   This morning I sat in my toasty warm mobile home while my neighbors were busy under their crawlspaces thawing their pipes. "

 

T. Womuth

Sent from iPhone

ReadyTemp is engineered with an Intelli-Circ controller which enables adjustable temperature control from 45F - 118F.  To prevent pipes from freezing homeowners need only set the temperature dial to an appropriate temperature depending on the freeze threat condition / installation environment.  Extreme conditions (well below zero) in a snow cabin might require a higher temperature setting than 50F.  ReadyTemp®'s Intelli-Circ controller with low temperature range capabilities provides homeowners with the ability to avoid the hundred(s) or more dollars in water heating cost per month realized by owners who utilized less expensive hot water circulators which run continuously and / or utilized under sink crossover thermostatic valves and / or lack intelligent Intelli-Circ control.   Owners who wish to incorporate efficient Intelli-Circ control into their system can discover how easy it is by following Intelli-Circ.   The multitude of benefits, lifespan of 8 to 10 years (current record stands at 16 years) and resource savings make ReadyTemp a wise investment.

Email dated:  January 2009

"I just wanted to report that with temps at -12, my uninsulated pipes DID NOT FREEZE!!  I was ecstatic to have running water in the AM.  Thank you so much and I have been spreading the word about ReadyTemp!"

J. Fitzwater
Cameron, MO

LESS ELECTRICAL ENERGY

To prevent frozen water pipes, pipes often require more than just insulation, they require heat.  Using electrical energy (heat tape) to heat water "inside" pipes wastes energy.  Using heated water is more efficient and economical.  The energy consumed to protect just 10 feet of pipe with heat tape is 3 times the energy ReadyTemp would consume (if it ran continuously, which it does not) to protect a whole homes plumbing system.

November 2010

"I live in a RV year round and Kansas gets below 0 sometimes and this unit so far has kept me from frozen pipes. AWESOME UNIT Thanks."

W. DeNardi
Lawrence, KS

AVOID HEATING WHOLE HOUSE

To prevent frozen pipes some suggest keeping the heat on in the home and opening cabinets and doors.  Not only is this inconvenient, it's easy to forget and not guaranteed to work.  ReadyTemp owners can avoid space heating costs because it prevents frozen pipes from inside the pipe.

"Just wanted to let you know that the first day I installed my ReadyTemp 3000 [which took all of 20 minutes] the temperature went down to -40 c.  I had no problems with freezing pipes in my home crawl space.  The instant hot water is also a great bonus.  You are selling a great product."

Y. Laframboise

Sault Ste Marie, Ontario

Canada

PROTECT PIPES HIDDEN IN WALLS and FLOORS

Without the ReadyTemp, preventing pipes from freezing in area's that are hard to see or reach can be challenging and expensive.  Since ReadyTemp prevents pipes from freezing from within the pipe there's no tearing down walls or entering crawlspaces to install / inspect heat tape each year.

QUICK-N-EASY INSTALL

Preventing frozen water pipes by installing heat tape can take hours just to prepare the pipe, measuring and calculating how much tape, etc.  Worse case, walls need to be opened up to access pipes which need to be wrapped.  ReadyTemp®'s 3-step install is simple and easy, enough that 95% of end users choose to install it themselves.  If for some reason it's impossible to install a ReadyTemp under a sink then consider an alternate location.  ReadyTemp merely requires a connection to the hot water line and a connection to the cold water line.  If the two 'faucet connectors' will not be utilized, then simply cap them off with 1/2" NPT threaded cap.

NO BLOWN FUSE'S (easy heat / heat tape)

Repeatedly, having to change a blown fuse associated with heat tape in the freezing winter time can be very frustrating and worry some when a home is left unattended.  ReadyTemp utilizes the onsite water heating source (water heater/boiler, etc) to protect pipes from freezing.  As a result, no blown fuses, just trouble-free dependable protection, year after year.

NO MAINTENANCE / ANNUAL INSPECTIONS (easy heat / heat tape)

While heat tape should be inspected annually to minimize risk of fire or other damages, ReadyTemp is maintenance free and requires no annual inspections.

WHY READYTEMP IS BEST AT PREVENTING FROZEN WATER PIPES?

In short, because water in the pipes is kept at a temperature of your choosing through temperature-based "as needed" cyclic-pumping.  Based on the temperature-setpoint you've chosen, ReadyTemp intermittently circulates warm to ambient temperature water throughout both hot and cold water lines.  Since the thermal energy is contained in the water 100% of that energy is utilized in preventing water from freezing within the pipes.  The movement of circulating water makes it even more impossible for water crystals to form.    

Prevent Frozen Pipes

 USING ENERGY SMART "TEMPERATURE-BASED" INTERMITTENT Circulation OF AMBIENT WATER

Pumping cycle begins, clearing both hot and cold water lines of any near freezing water from pipes.  Once water in pipes matches your chosen temperature, pumping stops.  Other circulators on the market, do not allow for a user selectable low temperature setpoint, resulting in excessive needless demand on the water heater.    

Cooler water molecules absorb energy / heat from water in main line throughout branched pipes.

Over time, the water within the pipes falls below your chosen protection setpoint temperature, the cycle repeats..

READYTEMP ADVANTAGES

HOW PIPES BRANCHED OFF FROM THE MAIN LINE ARE PROTECTED

Conduction (or heat conduction) is the transfer of thermal energy between neighboring molecules in a substance due to differences in temperature. 

To see animated water molecules in motion                    Water Structure and Science

Thermal energy always transfers from a region of higher temperature to a region of lower temperature.  As illustrated above, when the divider separating the hot water (red) and cold water (blue) is removed the two bodies of water interact transferring heat until all atoms are of a common temperature.  Cold water contained in a pipe connected to a pipe containing warmer water will result in the same interaction regardless of complexity or pipe layout.  The transfer of thermal energy throughout the homes pipes continues until all water is the same temperature.

These circles depict hot water molecules interacting with colder molecules.  This movement continues through all pipes connected to the main until a common temperature exist.

THOROUGH PIPE FREEZE PROTECTION

Residual heat slowly moves throughout pipes until a common temperature is reached including the water contained in pipes which branch off from the main line. 

The below image shows how little (<50%) of the cable actually contacts the pipe.  Significant energy is repeatedly lost to outside elements, pipes / fittings before effecting the water contained within the pipes.  At 7 watts per foot it's far from being a green friendly solution.

Pipes may freeze even if they are not exposed to outside air. In extremely cold weather, even pipes that run along exterior walls or through crawl spaces can freeze. Residents of mobile or modular homes and recreational vehicles are particularly susceptible to this problem.  Until recently, homeowners were left to using heat tape or heater cables to prevent frozen pipes. Aside from the sophisticated installation required of these products, high energy consumption (7 watts / foot), maintenance requirements and safety concerns make this option less than ideal for many homeowners.  Often plumbing is inaccessible to wrap pipes with heat tape.  The multitude of advantages to the homeowner from using a ReadyTemp compared to using heat tape makes choosing the ReadyTemp a no-brainer.  

TOP REASONS

CUSTOMERS CHOSE READYTEMP TO PREVENT FROZEN WATER PIPES

• USES FAR LESS ENERGY THAN HEAT TAPE

• SAVES TIME / FRUSTRATIONS / NO MORE DRAINING WATER LINES IN WINTER CABINS

• SAVE MONEY BY NOT HEATING EMPTY / UNOCCUPIED / FOR SALE HOMES  = LOWER GAS BILLS

• PROTECTS PIPES HIDDEN IN WALLS, FLOORS, ATTICS, CRAWLSPACES etc

• EASIER DIY INSTALL COMPARED TO SOPHISTICATED HEAT TAPE

• NO BLOWN-OUT FUSE'S (heat tape)

• NO HEAT TAPE SERVICE CALLS / MAINTENANCE / HEAT TAPE ANNUAL INSPECTIONS

• HIGH ANNUAL WATER SAVINGS (8,000 to 15,000+ gal year / family of 4)

• NO MORE WAITING FOR HOT WATER

• REDUCED SEPTIC SYSTEM MAINTENANCE / UPKEEP / COST

• UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY EXTENDS PIPE PROTECTION / POWER OUTAGES

• REBATES FROM WATER COMPANIES

• MAKE MONEY TIME SHARING WINTER CABIN / PROPERTY

• AVOID RISK OF ICE DAM IN SEWER

Often pipes outside the home freeze and prevent water flow .  The above illustrates how a number of ReadyTemp owners solved frozen pipe problems in pipes located between the water heater and the city water main / water meter.   These solutions require a higher than ambient temperature setpoint in order to protect underground / inaccessible pipes.   Measuring the effectiveness of protection / chosen temperature setpoint, requires opening the closest cold water tap and feeling how cool the first few seconds of water coming out the tap feels.  Increasing ReadyTemp®'s temperature dial extends the reach of protected pipe.  An efficient setpoint temperature is achieved when the water in the pipes is maintained between an ambient and cool water temperatures.  If the water coming out the cold tap is warm or hot, then the temperature setting is too high. 

Water lines which provide drinking water to livestock, animals, pets, etc can also freeze.  Adding a second line provides heat source needed to prevent original cold water line from freezing.   Insulating both pipes is essential to minimize energy demand and pump cycle operations.  In situations where animal watering systems are to be protected from freezing, steps should be taken to prevent animals, pets or kids from touching, stepping on, kicking or chewing on device or hoses or power cord.  System should be placed in an enclosed, water resistant wooden or metal box to prevent water, dirt or other particulate from damaging the unit when installed in an outside environment.

OFF SEASON SAVINGS and COMFORT

ReadyTemp owners benefit all year long from water savings, NO-WAIT hot water convenience and an overall more efficient lifestyle.  Compared to heat tape which benefits the homeowner only during cold seasons.

REBATES FROM WATER COMPANIES

Some homeowners qualify for rebates from their water companies due to the large amount of water savings that occur when using one.  Calculations have shown that a family of 4 which waits an average of 1 minute for hot water to arrive at their taps / showers, spends an accumulative total time each year of 97 hours of combined waiting time.

REDUCED SEPTIC SYSTEM COST / MAINTENANCE

Saving water in large quantities has a positive affect on septic systems and waste water treatment plants.  Resulting in lower cost to operate / maintain and extending their lifespan.

January  2009

"I was very pleased that the pipes didn't freeze when we hit a freezing spell (TEMP below -14 F).  Additionally, I'm pleased to have instant hot water."

M. Martinez
Chicago, IL

QUICK-N-EASY 3-STEP INSTALL

Digital Timer (20 events) built-in 30-day battery backup

Two 30" x 1/2" x 1/2" Flex Lines

Detachable power cord

Install Guide / Users Manual

2 Year Warranty / 30 Day Money back Guarantee

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NOTE:  owners of "tankless" water heaters should use TL series models.