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Proactive Measures That Will Make You Love Winter

Winter is just around the corner! However, it’s not too late to prepare. There are still many proactive measures you can take to help your family love winter….

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How Do Self Regulating Heating Cables Work?

In 1972, the Raychem Corporation (now a part of nVent) patented and launched the world’s first self-regulating heating cable. Since then, the company has sold and installed over…

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Winter Maintenance Checklist: Preparing Your Commercial Building

September is here and although the days are still warm and long, Winter is quickly approaching, bringing with it many risks for building owners. Ice, snow and freezing…

Sometimes Less Truly is More – The Case For 3 Watt/Ft Electric Heating Cable for Pipe Freeze Protection

The first application of nVent RAYCHEM self-regulating technology more than 50 years ago was to keep water pipes from freezing. Now more than 50 years and hundreds of…

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How RIM Systems Can Protect Your Roof

Ice dams and icicles are some of the most dangerous hazards a roof can face during winter. They can affect all kinds of roofs types including flat roofs,…

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Contact Rail Heating Keeps Passenger Trains Moving

Winter weather impacts transportation for millions in North America including the New York City metropolitan area. With weather disturbances comes the risk of mass transit systems, like subway…

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Keeping Furnaces Burning During Winter with Fuel Oil Maintenance

Winter weather brings a host of risks and problems that must be managed properly. Besides the well know problems that can come from frozen pipes, icy sidewalks or…

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Heat Cables vs. Heat Tape: What is Best for My Project?

When it comes to ensuring your building is protected against winter weather, there are lots of options. Many will turn to heat tape or heat cables. But which…

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Deploying Wireless Solutions to Reduce EHT Project Costs

For your industrial facility, installing the infrastructure necessary to create a network for your controllers can be time consuming and expensive – installing tray, pulling wire, terminations –…

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Why Mechanical Engineers Appreciate Electric Heat Tracing During Winter

During winter, freezing weather can bring many problems. For mechanical engineers this can especially be a headache. Let’s learn how electric heat tracing solutions can bring timely solutions.