Pipe Freezing
Pipe Freezing and Thawing Equipment
Shop or rent pipe freezing and thawing equipment from RTO. Cold-Shot pipe freezers and Hot-Shot pipe thawers for plumbing, sprinkler, and pipe repair work.
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Pipe freezing and thawing equipment allows contractors and maintenance crews to repair water lines, sprinkler systems, and other piping without extensive draining, demolition, or excavation.
Pipe Freezing Equipment
Cold-Shot pipe freezing systems create a temporary ice plug inside the pipe so repairs can be completed while the rest of the system remains in service. Confirm the pipe material, outside diameter, water temperature, and available access before selecting a freezing kit.
Pipe Thawing Equipment
Hot-Shot pipe thawers use controlled electrical current to thaw frozen metal pipes without open flames, wall removal, or excavation. Confirm the pipe material, pipe length, electrical supply, and connection points before choosing a thawing machine.
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How do I choose the correct Pipe Freezing?
Choose pipe freezing by pipe inside diameter, pipe material, available insertion length, required backpressure, whether bypass flow is needed, and the condition of the pipe interior.
What should be checked before installing Pipe Freezing?
Confirm the actual pipe inside diameter, clean the contact area, inspect the plug and hardware, verify inflation or mechanical expansion limits, restrain the plug against movement, and keep personnel out of the potential ejection zone.
Are Pipe Freezing available for rent?
Selected pipe freezing are available for rent from RTO. Confirm the pipe size, blocking or bypass requirement, expected pressure, accessories, and project dates before ordering.
