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Electrical Method for Thawing Frozen Pipes
Author(s) -
Bohlander Thomas W.
Publication year - 1963
Publication title -
journal ‐ american water works association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.466
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1551-8833
pISSN - 0003-150X
DOI - 10.1002/j.1551-8833.1963.tb01056.x
Subject(s) - transformer , current (fluid) , welding , electricity , mechanical engineering , mains electricity , electrical current , water cooling , electric current , materials science , engineering , electrical engineering , voltage
This article discusses an electrical method for thawing frozen water pipes that consists of running an electric current through the frozen section of pipe. Heat so generated starts the melting job and the warmer water from the mains completes it. Surface damage is eliminated and labor costs are negligible. The equipment used, arc welding machines and specially designed transformers that provide controllable current, is available to any utility.