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how long does it take heat tape to thaw a frozen pipe? the pipe is copper 3/4" 28' long under a mobile home.

 



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We removed all the old insulation and foam wrap stuff. Installed new heat tape, and now almost 28 hours later we have nothing.

Submitted: 848 days and 22 hours ago.
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Expert:  Mike the plumber replied 848 days and 22 hours ago.

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I'm Mike. I'll be glad to help you with this issue. Heat tape is to prevent pipe from freezing, not to thaw it out.
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