Heating Cable Installation
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Typical installation examples
Wrap pipe fittings, equipment, and supports as shown
in the following examples to properly compensate for
higher heat-loss at heat sinks and to allow easy access
for maintenance. The exact amount of heating cable
needed is determined in the design.
VALVE
Valve body
Multiple crossovers allowed
for self-regulating cables
Single crossover only, allowed
for power-limiting cables
Glass tape
Pipe
Heating cable
Pipe
Heating cable
Note: Cable loop length
varies depending on
heat loss
FLANGE
Glass tape
(typical)
Heating cable
Loop length is twice
the diameter of the pipe