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Trace Heating & Frost Protection
Trace heating systems installed on pipework for frost protection and process temperature maintenance — followed by an insulated finish.
Quick answer
What is trace heating & frost protection?
Trace heating is an electrical heating cable installed along pipework, then covered with thermal insulation. It prevents pipes from freezing and maintains process temperatures. We install trace heating and the insulation system that goes with it.
What's included
- Self-regulating trace heating cable
- Frost protection installations
- Process temperature maintenance
- Insulation over trace heating to specification
- Inspection of existing systems
Typical applications
- · External pipework at risk of freezing
- · Domestic water services in cold locations
- · Industrial process pipework
- · Tanks and vessels
Why this matters
Without trace heating and the right insulation, vulnerable pipework can freeze, burst and damage buildings. The cable provides the heat; the insulation contains it.
Technical & commercial notes
Final electrical connection and certification of trace heating systems should be carried out by a suitably qualified electrical contractor. We coordinate the insulation system around the trace heating installation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is trace heating used for?
- Mainly frost protection and process temperature maintenance on pipework — it stops pipes freezing and keeps fluids at a working temperature.
- Do you insulate over trace heating?
- Yes. The thermal insulation goes over the trace heating cable so the heat is retained around the pipe rather than lost to the environment.
Next step
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