Frost protection for exposed polypipe (to external water tank)

[srdegnan]

Hi

We are spring water supplied. It's underground MDPE to the base of our external water tank, which is fine.

However the final three feet is a vertical 1 1/4 inch polypipe into the top of the tank. This is exposed to the elements.

Any advise on frost protection appreciated. Generally if the water is running this isn't an issue - however recently there's been some supply issues, stopping the flow and increasing the chance of damage during a hard frost.

 

[picasso]

might do the trick...

http://www.plumbcenter.co.uk/product/first-trace-condensate-trace-heater-kit---4m/

 

[srdegnan]

Cheers - I'd got to the point of realising insulation alone won't work. Fortunately I can probably get power close enough to do this (with RCD protection obviously!)