Pipes in mobile homes must be winterized to avoid freezing or breaking.
People living in mobile homes face problems specific to mobile home living. One of these problems is the quick freezing of pipes both entering and inside the trailer. This is because of the thin exterior walls and floors that do not insulate pipes adequately. To prevent water shortage, or broken pipes, winterization of the pipes should be completed before the first hard frost. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Locate any places where the pipes are exposed to the outside air and temperature. Examples include faucets on the exterior of the home or water and drain pipes where they enter the house.
2. Spray foam insulation into any gaps around the pipes where they meet the a floor or a wall. Follow instructions on the container.
3. Wrap the ends of the exterior pipes with heavy rags. Wrap the rags in plastic bags. Tie the bags with twine or wire tightly on both ends. This keeps ice from forming at the entry point to the trailer.
4. Locate any pipes against or near exterior walls. Measure the length of the pipe from where the pipe enters the trailer to where it connects to its inside destination. Run a length of string along the pipe from end to end. Measure the string to determine the length of insulation needed.
5. Determine the diameter of the pipe. Measure the distance from side to side. Most pipes are one of three diameters -- ½ inch, ¼ inch and 3/4 inch.
6. Purchase the total amount of insulation tubing for all the pipes. Insulation tubing comes in 6-foot lengths. Insulation tubing looks like a foam sleeve with a slice up the length of the sleeve.
7. Cut the length of tubing needed for each pipe. Spread the tubing apart at the slit far enough to fit over the pipe. Slide the tubing over the pipe. Wrap tape around the tubing to secure it.
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