What is a heat trace system?
A heat tracing system is called for connecting the Heat tracing cable to the temperature controller with a temperature sensor with heat trace accessories.
Will the self-regulating heat trace cable work without a thermostat?
Will the self-regulating heat trace cable work without a thermostat?
Self-regulating heat tracing cable needs a thermostat only when there is a need to maintain a certain/specific temperature. simple answer is it depends on the heat trace application, at Canststal heat Trace solutions we encourage our clients not to use thermostats for some heat trace applications mainly the snow melt system for roof and gutter.
What is the difference between self-regulating and constant wattage heat trace?
What is the difference between self-regulating and constant wattage heat trace cables?
Generally, the self-regulating heat trace cable has variable wattage/heat output, the constant wattage heat tracing cable provide constant heat output. The constant wattage heating cable is used for higher temperature applications. The constant wattage cable provides a longer circuit length comparing to the self-regulating heating cable. The self-regulating heating cable has a higher inrush current. generally the SR heat trace cable can have water proof jacketing, the self regulating cable can be placed inside water lines, gutters and downspouts.
How hot does the self regulating heat tape get?
How hot does the self regulating heat tape – heat trace cable gets?
The self-regulating heat tracing cable has different types, there is a warm heating cable that can reach a maximum of 65C(150F) controlled by temperature controller. The Hot self-regulating heat trace cable can reach a maximum of 250C(482F) controlled by temperature controller. but this type of cable it can be installed and working without a temperature controllers. Canstal Heat Trace offer the self regulating heat trace tape in different wattages and different voltages it can be used for pipe and tank heating as well as used for snow melting.