CBW1999
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- Kubota 7510, Toro Groundsmaster 217D
As always- a bit behind on getting ready for winter. This is not an urgent need as I am able to haul water daily to the animal shelter but would make life a lot easier. Winter temperature is well below freezing for the most part. All water comes off out well. The total run would be about 175 feet.
Eventually I will bury a supply line to a yard hydrant. Until then I was thinking of using a heated supply line above ground. I have looked at commercially available heated hose and the cost is too much.
I have come up with several concepts based on some things I have seen done for water lines running to an outdoor boiler.
The basic idea- 1 inch black poly water line wrapped in clear bubble wrap and placed inside 4 inch black solid drainpipe. This would be left exposed with the far end set to drip. In theory, sunlight will keep it thawed during the day and dripping will prevent freeze at night. My biggest issue is wasteing water with any type of drip system.
The "fancier" ideas is to run roof/gutter deiceing line along the black poly water line, foil tape it in place then fabricate the same as the "basic" idea. Wouldn't need to set it to drip but, now it is electricity usage to be concerned about. Secondly, over time would it degrade/melt the buble wrap? The roof/gutter type is the closest to cost effective as well as being able to run that length.
Now for the kicker- When it comes time, I just assume bury the set up as is to the yard hydrant. Once buried- probably not a need for the heating aspect (although our frost can get deep) and would hate to waste the money.
What are your thoughts and suggestions?
Eventually I will bury a supply line to a yard hydrant. Until then I was thinking of using a heated supply line above ground. I have looked at commercially available heated hose and the cost is too much.
I have come up with several concepts based on some things I have seen done for water lines running to an outdoor boiler.
The basic idea- 1 inch black poly water line wrapped in clear bubble wrap and placed inside 4 inch black solid drainpipe. This would be left exposed with the far end set to drip. In theory, sunlight will keep it thawed during the day and dripping will prevent freeze at night. My biggest issue is wasteing water with any type of drip system.
The "fancier" ideas is to run roof/gutter deiceing line along the black poly water line, foil tape it in place then fabricate the same as the "basic" idea. Wouldn't need to set it to drip but, now it is electricity usage to be concerned about. Secondly, over time would it degrade/melt the buble wrap? The roof/gutter type is the closest to cost effective as well as being able to run that length.
Now for the kicker- When it comes time, I just assume bury the set up as is to the yard hydrant. Once buried- probably not a need for the heating aspect (although our frost can get deep) and would hate to waste the money.
What are your thoughts and suggestions?