| Q: |
What size pipes are protected by ICE-LOC®? |
| A: |
ICE-LOC® is available for 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch and 1 inch pipe diameters.
1 1/2 inch and 2 inch pipe sizes made on request (1000 plus ft. orders on
these larger sizes only). |
| Q: |
Can ICE-LOC® be used in RV's and motor homes? |
| A: |
ICE-LOC® can be used anywhere that has plumbing. The most important application in a mobile home is the main line coming up behind the skirting of the trailer and into the structure. Inserting a few feet of ICE-LOC® in this pipe and extending some into the trailer wall and the ground line can greatly protect from this incident from occurring again. |
| 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 reduces 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 and will not fall apart in the water system. |
| Q: |
Does ICE-LOC® prevent pipes from freezing? |
| A: |
No. ICE-LOC® is not a source of heat and is not a form of insulation that protects from freezing. |
| Q: |
Will ICE-LOC® help thaw frozen pipes? |
| A: |
No, ICE-LOC® is not a source of heat. It is a passive device that compresses when ice expands, allowing a place to receive the new water volume. This helps to protect the pipe from rupturing. |
| Q: |
What kind of pipes can be protected with ICE-LOC®? |
| A: |
ICE-LOC® will protect PVC (Schedule 40 or better), copper pipe Types L and K and all steel pipe.
Note: Using ICE-LOCŪ on type M copper can still
help on this thin walled pipe especially if there is no protection
whatsoever. |
| Q: |
Can ICE-LOC® be used for sewer pipes or drainage pipes? |
| A: |
ICE-LOC® is not intended for sewer pipes or drainage pipes. ICE-LOC® is intended for portable water systems that freeze. |
| Q: |
How much ICE-LOC® is needed for my plumbing? |
| A: |
Typical homes have around 500-600 feet of pipe. An economical option is to protect only known problem areas. ICE-LOC® placed in the easily accessible pipes such as outside faucets may be all the protection you require. Pushing
several feet of ICE-LOC® into these pipes can help protect plumbing that would otherwise be difficult to access. |
| Q: |
Can ICE-LOC® be used in hot water delivery systems? |
| A: |
Yes, ICE-LOC® has a protective range from -103
degrees F to well beyond boiling temperatures (500 degrees F) without change to the elastomer. |
| Q: |
Will ICE-LOC® restrict my water flow? |
| A: |
Water flow restriction is a complex relationship between pipe diameter and water pressure, restriction rate can vary. Restriction can range: from 16% to
27%.
Note: Most plumbing is designed to deliver more water than would be typically needed. The diameter of the ICE-LOC® will be much less than it appears before installation.
Core gets smaller inside the pipe, when there is water pressure compressing the core.
The product placed in a pipe has water saving properties, due to the fact that you now have changed the dynamic volume and flow properties of the conduit. This has been tested and shown to have changed the water output as mentioned above.
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| Q: |
Will ICE-LOC® effect taste and purity of drinking water? |
| A: |
Since ICE-LOC® is made from a high-purity, FDA-approved elastomer, there is no contamination to the water. In fact, ICE-LOC® has a higher purity than the pipes in your system. |
| 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 certain time? |
| A: |
The lifespan of ICE-LOC® far exceeds the usable life of the plumbing, due to the effects of rust, corrosion, oxidation and plastic deformation of the pipe. |
| Q: |
Does ICE-LOC® have to be replaced after a freeze? |
| A: |
ICE-LOC® will continue to help protect your plumbing after the ice thaws. |
| Q: |
What is plastic deformation? |
| A: |
Plastic deformation is the expansion of a plastic pipe over time due to continued pressure and flow of fluid within. Freezing greatly accelerates this deformation. |
| Q: |
Does the whole system require ICE-LOC® to be protected? |
| A: |
ICE-LOC® helps protect the pipe it is applied to. An economical option is to
protect only known problem areas. |
| Q: |
Can ICE-LOC® be used on older plumbing? |
| A: |
ICE-LOC® can greatly reduce the chance of pipe rupture due to freezing only as long as the pipe integrity remains. |
| Q: |
Is ICE-LOC® protection guaranteed? |
| A: |
There are so many variables in pipe quality, conditions and installation. It is virtually impossible for ICE-LOC® Inc. to warranty other manufacturers
equipment (faulty valve etc) or the fact some ones says they installed the
product properly or didn't use it at all. |
| Q: |
What guarantee does ICE-LOC® give? |
| A: |
ICE-LOC® Inc. will guarantee that your pipes will burst in a total freeze without ICE-LOC®. |
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