How do you install a heat trace cable?

Begin attaching the heat tracing cable to the pipe on the lower half of the pipe at a 45° angle (looking at the pipe straight on, attach a single cable at 4 o’clock and if using an additional cable, at 8 o’clock). Attach the cable using heat or fiberglass tape every 6” to 1′ back toward the power source.

Can heat trace be installed in conduit?

In most cases, a THERMOCABLE® heat tracing cable is pulled into trace conduits in long circuit lengths, after the pipes have been field assembled. These trace conduits are factory applied to the pipes prior to insulating and are tested to ensure that no foam has entered into the conduits during the foaming process.

How hot does Raychem heat tape get?

Manufacturer answered about max temp that “It will not go above 88 degrees when on. You can hold onto it with your hand and it will not burn.”

How does 120v heat trace work?

Current heat trace technology utilizes a self-regulating polymer that controls the wattage of the element. When the ambient temperature drops, the polymer creates conductive pathways that allow current to flow and heat to be produced.

Can you put heat trace on PEX?

No. You should not use any type of adhesive material on PEX pipe as over time the adhesive material can interact with the PEX and leech into your water. You can use a heating strip wrapped around the pipe so long as it has no adhesive material.

Can you overlap heat trace?

Do not overlap heat tape over itself. Do not wrap tape at a 90 degree bend. Install according to the instructions. Not all heat tapes can be used over plastic pipes.

Does heat tape feel warm?

Feel along the length of the heat tape. It should be getting warm. If the heat tape fails to warm up, after 10 minutes, the thermostat or the heat tape itself is bad.

How warm should heat tape be?

The better quality tapes use a thermal sensor embedded in the tape to turn on the heating process once the temperature drops to around 38 degrees F (2 degrees C). Manufacturers instructions are provided on the package on how to properly install the tape.

How to install a Raychem XL trace heating system?

Heating cable installation involves three basic steps: 1. Paying out the heating cable 2. Attaching the heating cable to the pipe 3. Wrapping heat sinks Paying out the heating cable

What is the temperature of a Raychem heat tracing cable?

•Raychem self-regulating heat-tracing cables are certified for unconditional T-rating in accordance with European Standard EN 60079-30-1. The surface temperature of the heating cable will never exceed its T-class temperature.

What are the installation and maintenance instructions for nVent Raychem?

Installation and Maintenance Instructions for Firmware Versions up to and Including V3.2X This manual provides information pertaining to the installation, operation, testing, adjustment, and maintenance of the nVent RAYCHEM Model 920 Series Heat Trace Control and Monitoring products.

Where can I get a Tyco heat tracing manual?

Contact your Tyco Thermal Controls representative for a copy of the installation manual. All components are supplied with easy-to-follow instructions. Additional information Full technical information on components and heating cables can be found in our Technical Databook.