Simple Steps - How to Know if Heat Tape is Working
Trying to figure out how to know if heat tape is working is usually something people start worrying about right when the first big freeze is predicted. It's that nagging feeling you get when you're sitting on the couch, hearing the wind howl outside, and wondering if those pipes in the crawlspace are actually protected or if you're going to wake up to a frozen mess in the morning. Since most heat tape is tucked away in dark, cramped, or hard-to-reach places, you can't exactly just glance at it to see if it's doing its job. ...