Q: How long does ICE-LOC® protect plumbing?
A: ICE-LOC® can provide protection to your plumbing for as long as your pipe wall integrity remains intact. Corrosion and oxidation reduce the integrity of your pipes over time.

Q: Will ICE-LOC® deteriorate after it is installed?
A: ICE-LOC® is made from a proprietary polymer that is formulated to resist deterioration. It will not fall apart in the water system even after several years of ice crushing pressures and thaw cycles.

Q: Does ICE-LOC® have to be replaced after a certain time?
A: The lifespan of ICE-LOC® No one knows for sure. Should last many years. Inspection in a 15 year old install and core still looks very good. Most likely rust, corrosion, oxidation and any plastic deformation of the pipe will come first.

Q: Will the stainless steel clip deteriorate?
A: Stainless steel will deteriorate after several years in a plumbing system with water. Dissolved chlorine and salts in the water will contribute to deterioration of the clip depending on the metal it is grounded against. The clips should be checked every few years or so. Possible replacement of clips may be needed.

Q: Can the ICE-LOC® elastomer core withstand soldering temperatures in copper plumbing?
A: ICE-LOC® can withstand temperatures of about 600 degrees F for short periods. Typical solders do not exceed 450 degrees F and low temperature silver solder may be used if melting point does not exceed 600 degrees F

Q: Does ICE-LOC® have to be replaced after a freeze?
A: No, ICE-LOC® will continue to help protect your plumbing after the ice thaws.

Q: What is plastic deformation?
A: Plastic deformation is the stretching and expansion of a pipe over time due to continued pressure and flow of fluid within. Freezing accelerates this deformation unless the yield strength is reached or if a pipe fails, breaks or splits. An Example for a Copper Line: Ever repair a 1/4 in copper air conditioner water line and cut the split bad piece out and then add a new copper piece with a union coupling? Now try to put a new brass ferrule and nut on the old copper you prepared for the splice. The old copper swelled and these new pieces can't be put on. The old copper already swelled to a larger diameter. Now you have to replace the whole run. That's plastic deformation.

Q: Is ICE-LOC® protection guaranteed?
A: ICE-LOC® Inc. cannot offer a guarantee because there are many variables in pipe quality, conditions and installation. Other manufacturer’s products can be faulty and be the main cause of damage. ICE-LOC® is not able monitor or inspect the quality of piping before it is installed, therefore is unable to state the main cause of damage.

Q: What guarantee does ICE-LOC® give?
A: ICE-LOC® Inc. guarantees the silicone sponge will function as intended for 15 years, although it lasts for several years, we must have a reasonable time span for tracking previous customers year to year.