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    tuliphour Posts: 7, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 4, 2010, 07:33 PM
    Cost to tape my water pipes/modularhome
    Hello from B.C. Canada... westcoast... expecting Severe winter here?? My modular home 1 yr... to insulate my water pipes... approx cost to do so.. my square footage is 420SF.. appreciate knowing.thankx.tuliphour
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    Nov 4, 2010, 07:49 PM

    Do your pipes pass through unheated spaces? The builder knew your climate and it should be built to code for your area. What makes you think you will have a problem?
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    Nov 5, 2010, 06:26 AM
    Without knowing the condition of and access to the pipes its hard to estimate the cost. You might want to consider installing a Redytemp to do the job. It will intermittently circulate warm water throughout both your cold and hot water lines, preventing freezing from the inside of the pipes. It uses a lot less energy then heat tape, there's no maintenance and you'll have the convenience of not having to wait for hot water anymore.
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    Nov 5, 2010, 07:49 AM

    It's almost impossible to estimate a job without being on site to make a material list and see any future problems that might come up. Get three estimates and go with the one you're most comfortable with. Good luck, Tom
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    Nov 5, 2010, 03:47 PM

    Waiting to hear more from the OP. A new home built is a cold climate should be able to operate without further insulation, if built to code

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