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Freeze Protection of Curtain Wall Fire Sprinkler Systems

One of the most common code requirements that architects and engineers need to address in commercial buildings are fire separation requirements. The design a fire-separation partition with significant…

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The Importance of Thermal Insulation

As you prepare your industrial electric heat tracing systems for the cold weather, it is important to understand how crucial thermal insulation can help protect your industrial processes.

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Winterize Your Plumbing Before Winter Comes

Is your home or vacation property ready for winter? If you have recently moved into a new home, have previously had problems with freezing pipes, or if you…

Residential Applications

Residential Safety and Comfort from nVent RAYCHEM and nVent NUHEAT

Now is the time to ensure your home will be safe and comfortable this winter! Don’t let extreme weather events, like 2021’s Winter Storm Uri, catch you off…

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Avoid Restaurant Closures During the Holidays Due to Clogged Grease Waste Lines

The Holidays are many restaurants’ busiest time of year. Unfortunately, this increased volume coupled with winter temperatures can significantly increase the risk of a clogged grease waste which…

RAYCHEM Frostguard

Get to Know nVent RAYCHEM FrostGuard

Cold winter weather poses risks to residential buildings. Snow and ice buildup can cause damage to roofs and gutters. Falling snow and ice are major safety hazards. Exposed…

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Heat Tracing Systems for Fire Sprinklers – Why UL515A System Approval is Critical

In 2019, Underwriters Laboratories (UL) issued the first certification for trace heating equipment for use with a fire sprinkler system, including the installation on sprinkler branch lines. This certification…

Get to Know nVent RAYCHEM WinterGard Wet

Wintertime brings freezing temperatures and stormy weather that can cause safety concerns and risk to homes and other buildings. nVent RAYCHEM offers many winter safety solutions to address…

Self-regulating Cable

How Self-Regulating Cable Contributes to Sustainability

Energy-efficient properties of self-regulating cable prevent burst pipes waste a lot of water and cause expensive damage, surface snowmelt reduces salinification, preventing roof and gutter damage with heat…

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Getting Your Commercial Building Winter-Ready

Prepare your commercial building for the upcoming winter season with proactive measures to safeguard against extreme weather. Don’t wait until it’s too late—take action now to prevent potential…