Protect Your Water Supply by Winterizing Your Well House

East Texas got the snow of a lifetime last weekend. Tyler got 4” of snow alone! The snow is always fun, but unexpected weather can lead to major problems to your water. Winterizing your well house can prevent expensive damage and protect your water supply.

It is important to keep all pipes located above the surface insulated and warm during freezing temperatures. The most neglected area when insulating pipes is the “landing zone”. The landing zone is where the pump comes out of the ground and tees off to the PVC pipe that connects the pump to your pressure tank. Be sure to pay extra attention to this area. Metal freezes faster than plastic, be sure to go back and make sure all your metal pipes are covered properly. Below are our recommendations for protecting your water source.

1. Wrap heat tape to line your pipes. This stuff is great. When the temperature hits below 40 degrees, the heating element turns on automatically.

2. Insulate your pipes with rubber insulation.

3. Add a small space heater to your well house.

Below are some linked items we recommend. QWET can also do this service for you. Give us a call, so we can find a time to help you.

Water Pipe Heat Cable

1" Foam Pipe Installation

Black Utility Tape

Clear Zip Ties

Our Service man, Charles demonstrates how to properly winterize your well.

wrapping heat tape around the landing zone

wrapping heat tape around the landing zone

wrapping and securing heat tape with zip ties

secure heat tape with zip ties

cut and apply foam pipe insulation

pipe is properly heat tape wrapped, covered with foam insulation and ready for cold winter nights.