I have a question. I live in Southern Florida. It rarely ever gets cold here. We are usually so...

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I live in Southern Florida. It rarely ever gets cold here. We are usually so warm that having heat is not a building code requirement. Stores and restaurants do not have heat at all. Here is the problem. We are on well and septic here. Our pump and...

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SageWanderer · 70-79, M

I’d just put a plastic tarp over it. And drip a faucet so the pump runs occasionally to keep heat in it.

Musicman · 61-69, M

@SageWanderer I did consider the dripping faucet. How would you rate that compared to insulation?

NativePortlander1970 · 51-55

@Musicman Not as effective and can raise your bill, even rivers freeze when cold enough.

Gibbon · 70-79, M

You can insulate just wrap again with any kind of plastic. Trash bags or grocery bags. Even stretch wrap. I've been on a well in many places and have learned over the years to keep the bathtub filled for emergency water flushing etc .
You can also let the faucets drip to keep the pipes flowing just enough to keep the ground temperature coming

Musicman · 61-69, M

@Gibbon I thought about that. 🙂

bookerdana · M

Surely you are not the only one on your block street with this problem,maybe ask a neighbor or even ..home depot..reddit might have something..even the township you live in..and google is your friend..good luck

Musicman · 61-69, M

@bookerdana The neighbor wrapped his pipes with towels, but in this rain they are soaking wet. That seems like a bad idea to me.

kodiac · 22-25, M

Pool noodles cut down the length and slip on the pipes. Don't cost much you probably already have some

Musicman · 61-69, M

@kodiac Excellent idea! 🙂

James1956 · 61-69, M

Foam pool noodles would help

Virgo79 · 61-69, M

Preformed pipe insulation maybe.
Its foam rubber

Musicman · 61-69, M

@Virgo79 I think that's what I am going to use. 🙂

NativePortlander1970 · 51-55

You can probably find both at your local hardware stores in plumbing.

NativePortlander1970 · 51-55

Musicman · 61-69, M

@NativePortlander1970 Excellent idea! I had forgotten about those. 🙂🙂🙂

NativePortlander1970 · 51-55

Or...

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