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- Wed Nov 02, 2011 7:32 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: heat tape check
- Replies: 8
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Re: heat tape check
greg thanks for your thoughts--my heat tape is not exposed to weather 8-9yrs old. I've been told by my reputable mobile home repair person that put on my insulated siding and who has replaced many a heat tape---not to worry? foremost insurance ,a major insurer, does not recommend a time schedule---o...
- Wed Nov 02, 2011 4:03 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: heat tape check
- Replies: 8
- Views: 23193
heat tape check
I've read somewhere that there is a way to check an UNPLUGGED heat tape with a multi-meter on "ohms" setting. Check by placing probe to each flat prong (resistance?), and then between one flat and ground prong (continuity?). I can't find information now or what READINGS should be for a goo...