Frozen Water Pipes
Discover how to safeguard your home from the perils of frozen water pipes. Inadequately insulated houses are prone to freezing damage, often resulting in burst pipes and costly water damage.
Keep a watchful eye, especially if you reside in a villa with exposed or poorly insulated pipes. Additionally, reducing the heat in your home before extended winter trips raises the risk of freezing and bursting pipes.
Explore Effective Products Designed to Mitigate the Risk of Freezing Damage:
Heat Tape: Versatile heat tape, or frost tape, prevents water pipes from freezing, inside or out, especially beneficial in areas with severe cold or poor insulation.
Frost Guard: Employ a frost guard, a compact heater ideal for smaller spaces, offering customizable temperature control to prevent frost and sub-zero temperatures.
Temperature Alarm: Stay informed with a temperature alarm that monitors both temperature and power supply, sending timely alerts warnings in case of temperature drops, sometimes from power outages.
Empower yourself with these insights to safeguard your home against freezing damage, ensuring peace of mind and protection for your property.
Protect your Water Pipes from Freezing with these Proactive Measures:
Strategic Installation: Ensure pipes in wooden floors, outer walls, or attic floors are positioned on the side of insulation facing the living spaces, known as "the warm side." If unsure about pipe exposure, consult a plumbing expert for guidance.
Travel Preparedness: Prior to traveling, shut off the water supply and arrange for supervision, crucial during sudden cold spells.
Temperature Maintenance: Maintain a minimum temperature of 15 degrees Celsius in areas housing water pipes.
Energy Efficiency: Enhance insulation and seal doors and windows during renovations to minimize energy losses.
Everyday Practices: Simple actions like drawing curtains and closing blinds contribute to heat retention within the home.
How to Protect your Home from Frozen Water Pipes and Damages
Early Warning System: The CubicDetector measures both temperature and humidity, providing early warnings before pipes freeze. This allows homeowners or building managers to take preventative actions, like increasing the heat or insulating pipes, before the temperatures reach freezing points.
Automated Water Supply Shut-off: When used in conjunction with Quandify’s CubicSecure, the CubicDetector can automatically shut off the water supply in case of a detected leak, significantly reducing the risk of water damage during a freeze event where a pipe has burst.
Versatile Placement: The device is designed for strategic placement in locations where water damage and pipe freeze are most likely to occur, such as near toilets, under sinks, and in basements. This ensures comprehensive protection throughout the property.
Low Maintenance and Easy Installation: With a simple setup process and a battery life of up to three years, the CubicDetector is a low-maintenance solution for long-term pipe protection. It requires no previous experience to install, making it accessible to a wide range of users.
These features make the CubicDetector an attractive option for homeowners, property managers, and insurance companies looking for effective ways to protect properties from the costly and inconvenient consequences of pipe freezing.
