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Donna Temple, President of UHI Worldwide |
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If the drainage system in a recreational vehicle ( RV ) is totally protected, the owner of the RV can use the RV in cold temperates... YES... all through the winter! Protecting the holding tank from freezing is a wise decision. Waiting for the tempurate to rise enough to thaw so you can dump the tank is frustrating and inconvenient. Installing tank heaters on the tanks will give you the protection you need.
It must be remembered that pipes and elbows freeze quicker that the actual holding tanks. Pipes and elbows have more exposed surface area and smaller amounts of liquid in them, thus they will freeze quicker. Installing heaters on the pipes and elbows will also protect them from freezing. There are other pipes that may freeze which should be considered. The fresh water tank, and the 1/2" fresh water pipes. If the freshwater tank is exposed, it should be protecting with an appropiate size tank heater, and then the water supply can be inspected to determine if they are exposed to cold temperatures. If they are exposed, 1/2" pipe heaters should be considered. If the drainage system in a recreational vehicle ( RV ) is totally protected, the owner of the RV can use the RV in cold temperates... YES... all through the winter! ### Thank you for taking the time to read our blog. I hope you find it helpful. Should you have any comments, questions, or story ideas, please don't hesitate to post in the comment section below. |
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The phrase " Go RVing" is not only about an individuals comfort and pleasure, it also requires that we help to take good care of our public lands so that wildlife and others may enjoy these areas for years.
UHI Worldwide, the manufacturing leader of RV holding tank heaters wants to help by giving RVer's three simple ideas that will go a long way towards protecting our public lands. Don't Litter ... Consider taking along a bio-degradeable trash bag or other receptacle for collecting your trash so that you can deposit it in the proper trash receptacle at a later point. Make sure that your Recreational Vehicle is permitted ...
Did you know that some parks and camping areas have length restrictions on motor homes and RV's? These restrictions exist to protect natural habitats, such as short trees, as well as, to protect you from narrow trail and drop-off points. UHI recommends you check with your destination ahead of time for any restrictions. Don't park your RV in areas where you are not permitted ...
Watch closely for signs within Public and RV Parks, sometimes there are areas that have been declared "off limits" to RV's to protect wildlife, vegetation, and/or to help keep you safe.
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Michael J. Lewis, VP of UHI Worldwide |
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We know how excited you get when you go camping, so here are a few friendly tips to remember you about safety and protection for you and your RV whenever you "Go RVing" .
- Check with local park, forest, or public lands agents to see what precautions need to be taken in regard to storing food away from wildlife
- Do not feed the local wildlife
- Take precautions against parking your RV / camping in an area that may be dangerous in the case of sudden flash floods. Check with local rangers to find a safe and legal parking / camping area
- Remember to take along non-perishable food that won't make you ill if it spoils
- Be courteous and remember that you are sharing public lands with other RV'ers, campers and recreationists
- Do not park your RV in unauthorized areas
- In winter avoid frozen freshwater and greywater by remembering to install UltraHeat® on the RV holder tanks, pipes, and elbows.
- Bring along extra safety items such as water, flashlights, maps, and a cellphone or radio
Don't forget to share these tips with your friends, and remember to find us on Facebook for more tips and news .... htttp://www.Facebook.com/UHIWorldwide
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Donna Temple, President of UHI Worldwide |
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It's easy to cut back on the amount of energy consumed in your home, but, what if you live in an RV -or- go camping for a few months. Simply follow these 10 energy and water saving suggestions and discover the good you can do for nature and your wallet.1) Get a quality holding tank heater and set the thermostat no higher than necessary for RV living uses. 2) When hiking away from your recreational vehicle for more than a day,turn the water heater control to a low temperature setting. 3) Wrap water lines with inline pipe heaters from holding tank to place of use. 4) Leaky faucets waste tremendous amounts of water. A small leak that fills a coffee cup in 10 minutes wastes 3,280 gallons of water a year. And, if it's hot waer, you're wasting fuel as well. 5) If you need to boil water, start with water from the hot water tap ... part of the heating job is already done. 6) If your RV is equipped with a dishwasher, wash a full load of dishes. Dishwashers use approximately 15 gallons of hot water. Washing by hand could use as much as 20 gallons. 7) Use only cold water when operating a food disposer. With hot water, the disposer doesn't work efficiently and the energy used to heat the water is wasted. 8) Insert a showerhear restrictor to limit the amount of waterwasted while showering. 9) When shaving, partially fill the basin with hot water rather than letting the hot water go down the drain. 10) Don't wast water. If it's hot water, you're wasting the energy it takes to heat it.
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Rob Rohena, Marketing Director of UHI Worldwide |
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10/14/2011 |
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In 2010, the R&D team at Black Tie Manufacturing, a manufacturer of Elite portable toilets in Goshen, Indiana discovered their evacuation valves, (aka banjo valves), could potentially break when exposed to certain cold weather conditions. “We are the best at what we do, because, we look for potential issues before they arise, and then we find solutions to address those issues before they arise”, says Scott Sherman, Black Tie Manufacturing, Product Development Manager. In order to address this finding and avoid warranty issues, Black Tie teamed up with UHI Worldwide, a manufacturer of versatile heating elements, which ironically, UHI Worldwide also happens to be locally based in Elkhart, Indiana less than 15 minutes away from Black Tie’s Production Complex. “We thought our heat panels could help them with this issue and allow us to add a new product to a newer, exciting market.” says Todd Staley, UHI Worldwide Sales Engineer of being approached by Black Tie with the situation. The team at UHI Worldwide worked closely with the team at Black Tie to create a multiple panel heating system that could be installed on the banjo valve, either during original construction or installed in the field and be controlled with the UHI large volume holding tank heaters. This application seemed to make the most sense since Black Tie had been installing them on the primary holding tanks for numerous years. Based on the mounting location and the environment of which the banjo valve is subjected to, the joint-team felt it would be best to utilize 13.5 volts for this heater. However, “the team ran into one major challenge. In order for the application to work we [UHI Worldwide and Black Tie] had to find a way to dually control both electrical current types (13.5 volt and 120 volt) used by the heaters”, says Michael Lewis, VP of UHI Worldwide. Again, the team looked locally to find a local manufacturer that could create a part that allows the device to control both systems with the same ambient sensor. After, just a few months of testing various applications, UHI Worldwide presented Black Tie Manufacturing with an optimal solution that is now being installed by Black Tie Manufacturing on most of the units they build. “We are proud of our team and we enjoyed working alongside the professionals at UHI Worldwide on this project”, said Sherman. “One of the other things we [ UHI Worldwide ] have been working with the mobile restroom industry is using our heat panels to actually heat the stalls of the restroom more efficiently” . Todd Stahly goes on to say, “this was started last year and we have not been able to finish this project yet however it is still being developed”.
Mobile bathrooms are usually associated with outdoor, warm-weather activities like summer concerts, festivals, fairs and weddings. Yet, portable toilet trailers are equally as practical and ideal for wintertime events. With individuals frequently gathering for outdoor sporting, holiday or other entertainment activities in the winter season, the need still exists for these comfortable, hygienic facilities - many of which can be tailored to support the colder weather.
A mobile toilet trailer provides comfort for outdoor events year-round, as well as an economical solution for proper sanitation support wherever crowds gather. The winter season in particular brings large groups together for tree-lighting spectaculars, events such as charity fun runs and marathons, community ice skating, Christmas decoration displays, and downtown holiday bazaars and craft markets. When clean, accessible restrooms are provided, families can relax, shop and play longer and more comfortably.
In addition to these entertainment festivities, portable toilets can also offer relief to people who are skiing, hiking, snow tubing or even winter camping. Having mobile restrooms available near ski lifts, trailheads and at various points throughout the campgrounds means these snow-loving guests do not have to interrupt their fun to trek back to the main lodge when nature calls.
Holiday revelers and snow-sport lovers are not the only groups who will benefit from these rental toilets. Year-round construction and maintenance crews will also appreciate easy-access restrooms while working long hours in the cold weather, especially those fitted with heaters and hot water for warming their hands after use.
Organizers and maintenance managers choosing to rent these facilities do need to consider additional safeguards when placing them in areas with extremely cold temperatures. The restrooms should not be placed in an area prone to heavy snow or wind since a sudden snowfall could easily block access into the unit. Likewise, Port-a-Potties should not stand where working snowplows could obstruct the unit's entrance, cleaning or removal. Regular maintenance is also key for making sure that unit heaters remain on to prevent waste water tanks from freezing, and that the pipes stay free from obstructions such as paper towels, feminine products or other foreign objects that can potentially clog and freeze inside the pipes.
Portable restroom rentals should not be limited to spring and summer activities. Many people come together for winter recreation and festivities in large, outdoor areas where traditional bathrooms are not available. Guests and workers can enjoy sanitary facilities year-round with heated and comfortable rental toilets. Business owners who handle portable facility rentals can help anyone decide on the best placement, as well as what types of winter safeguards are advisable in any location.
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