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Pipe Freeze Protection vs. Alternatives

Pipe Freeze Protection vs. Alternatives: How Pipe Freeze Protection Supports Sustainable Building Practices

nVent RAYCHEM pipe freeze protection systems consume electricity, but do they provide benefits for sustainability versus alternatives? That is what we will explore in this post. When Pipes…

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Prepare Your Industrial Plant for Winter Weather with a Heat Tracing System

During the winter months, it is common to experience cold temperatures. However, in recent years, we have witnessed extreme weather phenomena such as polar vortexes and unprecedented storms….

Pipe Freeze Protection Saves Water-Blog

How Pipe Freeze Protection Saves Water and Reduces Costs

Burst pipes caused by freezing temperatures result in significant water waste annually, undermining water efficiency and causing unnecessary resource depletion. According to studies and industry estimates, millions of…

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The Case for Energy-Efficient Heat Tracing for Freeze Protection

Many of us would agree that winters are tracking milder: ski seasons seem to be getting shorter and the polar ice caps are shrinking. And extreme cold, huge…

Sustainable Frost Protection

Sustainable Frost Protection: Prioritizing Human Safety with nVent RAYCHEM XL-Trace Low-Smoke Zero Halogen Cables

In our pursuit of eco-friendly solutions, it is crucial to explore innovative materials that not only benefit the planet but also offer practical advantages. Introducing nVent RAYCHEM XL-Trace…

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…

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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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 –…