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Heating Cable Repair
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Using the table in Appendix C, select the correct drill bit
size for the cable diameter measured above (the drill bit
should be 4/1000 in (0.1 mm) to 10/1000 in (0.25 mm)
larger than the cable diameter). Drill a hole straight
through the end cap body using the pilot hole (smaller
hole) as a guide and check it for burrs (Figure 58).
End cap body (cross-section)
Threaded end cap plug (cross-section)
Figure 58: Drill end cap body
Polish the end (about 2 in (5 cm)) of the MI heating cable
sheath with emery cloth (Figure 59). The surface must
be clean for brazing.
Emery
cloth
2"
(5 cm)
Figure 59: Polish cable sheath