Where and How to Install Valterra 25-Foot Self Regulating Heating Element W01-1573

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This cable I watch the video and I wanna make sure I’m clear before I order it I can use the line inside the waterlines and inside the tank correct or is it only able to be used on the outside of the line and thank

asked by: Donald H

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The Valterra 25-Foot Self Regulating Heating Element # W01-1573 and other lengths like 50-foot # W01-1574 and 15-foot # W01-1572 are intended to be installed on the exterior of plastic or metal water pipes, drain pipes and holding tanks. They typically attach to pipes using fiberglass tape or plastic zip-ties like # DW05727-10.

These are not to be used with extension cords.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

I spoke with my contact at Valterra and the heating elements of both the part #W01-1573 and #W01-1574 both draw up to 300 watts at max capacity.

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Answer 2

Heating pads such as the #277-000164 are designed for 29 to 40 gallon tanks which are much larger than the tanks on your Lance 650 truck camper. My fear is that they could possibly get too hot and damage the tank. From what you describe, a solution…

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The entire length of the Valterra Self-Regulating Heating Cable for RV Plumbing #W01-1573 is 25 feet and all of it is heated. The additional plug for powering it does not factor into the 25 foot length.

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The Valterra AquaFresh Heated Fresh Water Supply Hose #W01-5315 is specifically designed to provide fresh drinking water in sub-zero temperatures.

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Answer 5

From the attached image, you have what looks to be an SAE solar plug, a DC connector. This is most likely connected to your battery bank, I suggest you trace the wires. If this does not go through a charge controller, you will need to have one in…

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The 18-1/4" x 12" Holding Tank Heater Pad #277-000164 that you referenced would work well for your 30 gallon fresh water tank as it is designed for 29-40 gallon tanks. The heater is powerful enough that it would not need to make contact…

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The best way to keep your inlets and valves from freezing on your RV is to make sure they are properly insulated. You can likely use some foam pool noodles or some sort of pipe wrap on the inside of the RV over the water inlet in order to help with…

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The ThermaHeat RV Holding Tank Heater Pad #277-000164 that you referenced needs to be wired to 12V power source for operation. This doesn't necessarily have to be a direct battery connection, but just keep in mind the pad will only work when the…

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To keep the valves of your black and gray water tanks you can use a smaller heating pad like the ThermaHeat RV Dump Valve Pipe and Elbow Heating Pad - 13" Long x 3" Wide #277-000161 or the ThermaHeat RV Dump Valve Pipe and Elbow Heating Pad…

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Answer 10

You could use more than one holding tank heater if you wanted to and there are different options available. Pad heater #277-000164 is one option. There is also another model, #277-000163, with different dimensions. We also have elbow heater pad…

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Answer 11

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 12

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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