gDMJoe

I was thinking about an insulation panel as well.

But again ... 1) It was my fault for not draining the catch can as often as I normally do and 2) the recent, local temp's and weather aren't in the normal range.
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vozaday

Lol, ya I did it once too this winter. Actually mine freezes a lot so I started taking it off every week and thawing it in the garage. Then insulated it and it works good. Another option that has come up is a type of heat trace that can be plugged in while the block heater is plugged in.

gDMJoe

Excerpted from post # 3 of this thread .....The level was not "too high" (though it was higher than normal. Excerpted from post # 3 of this thread ...My oil catch can configuration ...(top section with diffuser, extension, and bottom section with drain)

vozaday

Gotcha, that's the first time I have heard of the diffuser freezing off.

Joe@UPR

Just a quick update on the freezing situation. We have been always running the fittings upwards to the cans that mount in front of the radiator on the 5.0L F150 and found that pouring 3-4 ounces of boiling / microwaved water works that fastest for the morning thaw and wait a few minutes then drain the system and your off.

UPR is currently working on a custom design for the winter months to eliminate all these different issues and make a system that is once again self sufficient in the colder climates. This system will be interchange-able with the UPR Catch Cans that accepted the diffuser and or extensions on the 5.0L F150 Trucks.

I am working on pictures and pricing for the new 4 Satge Multi-Chamber Upgrade system. The pictures will be posted over the next hour to give you all a good idea that we have been listening and keeping the design modular and upgrade-able.

Also to be clue everyone in a bit on the cold weather. Many of our customers are using thermal socks to keep the cans from freezing just like you would wear in the winter with work boots or snow boots. I grew up in Connecticut and am very familiar with the cold and this is just one of the many ways we I know will work without using a silly catch can cover from a manufacturer.

Save a few " BUCKS " and do your homework on thermal or long john socks and you will be extremely happy. If you look around you will even find some cool colors or battery operated warming socks that you can simply wire in through low voltage.



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Joe

Joe@UPR

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gDMJoe

COOL! (pun intended).

Thanks for the update, tips, and info'.

BTW ... Rather than woolen socks - can/bottle/whatever cozies. *Got a million of 'em laying around.
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papa tiger

^^ Inside my garage is above freezing most of the winter, ice usually melts off and evaporates from the floor.

snobdds

No kidding...

vozaday

Lmao