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What is pipe freezing spray?
Product information. This Rothenberger pipe freezing spray creates a. temporary ice plug in water pipes. It’s suitable for. 8-28mm diameter pipes.
How long does pipe freeze last?
With a reasonable amount of insulation, even pipes in an unheated area could take up to 6-hours to freeze. This means that the air temperature has to remain at 20° for about 6-hours before there’s a risk of your pipes freezing.
How does pipe freeze work?
The pipe freeze is a controlled process where the ice that is created is very brittle (due to the very cold temperature). This means that the ice cracks and fills with water, re-freezes, cracks and so on, until a plug is created.
What is Arctic Spray?
Arctic Spray Pro freezer kit with a low global warming potential refrigerant gas is suitable for freezing mains cold water, hot water and central heating pipes. Non-flammable, easy and clean to use and will not damage pipework or joints.
Does pipe freezing spray work?
Leaking or dripping pipes will not freeze – the water needs to be completely still in the pipe for freeze spray to work effectively. How do I know if I’m using too much refrigerant? Slowly spraying the product into the jacket will provide effective pipe freezing.
Why do plumbers freeze pipes?
Why do pipes freeze? Your pipes usually have a small amount of water in them, even when the taps aren’t turned on. This water can freeze when the temperature drops. Frozen pipes can leave you without running water.
Is pipe freezing Safe?
Over the past 30 years, pipe freezing (cryogenics) for temporary pipe isolation has become the safest, cheapest and most effective method for allowing valve replacement and general pipework modifications.
How do you put freeze spray on a pipe?
Attach the nylon tubing to the jacket and the canister. Slowly apply the freeze by either pressing down on the Aero canister or turning the valve three-quarters – freeze spray will leak from the jacket if you are using too much product. After approximately 2-3 minutes (times vary depending on the size and type of pipe) you will hear a click.
How much does a pipe freezing kit cost?
One canister typically provides 5-6 freezes – that’s just around £6 per freeze. For when your pipework projects require more than pro freezing, our Electric Kits are perfect for commercial and industrial applications. Get an indefinite freeze with a continuous power supply.
When to use Aero disposable pipe freezing kits?
Our Aero Disposable Freeze Kits offer enough refrigerant for 1-2 small pipe freezes, for example, when wanting to freeze a pipe to replace a valve. Easily one of the best time-savers for competent, professional traders.
Which is the best freeze spray for plumbing?
A portable aerosol solution utilising a non-flammable refrigerant, our easy-to-use disposable freeze kits are a cost-effective way to complete a plumbing job. Efficient: no need to switch off water mains. Easy-to-use: designed for DIY plumbers in mind. Cost-effective: ideal for one-off domestic plumbing jobs.