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How is the non-jacketed cable applied to a pipe?


How is the Cable Applied to a Pipe?

Self regulating cable can be applied in a linear or spiral fashion along the pipe. Self-regulating cable can be overlapped or crossed, though avoid excessive concentration of cable in a confined space (i.e. spooling of cable in single spot). To apply the correct amount of heat to protect the pipe from frost, follow the below multipliers.

Warmup's unjacketed self-regulating cable applied to a pipe.

Multiply the pipe length by the units below to decide how much cable is required. Example: on a 20ft pipe length in Chicago (-30F possible ambient) with no insulation, use 20 x 1.5 = 30ft of cable. Apply the cable in an even spiraling fashion along the pipe. For plastic/PVC pipes, double the QTYs obtained using the formula above.

For best results, use Warmup’s Aluminum Tape (SR-TAPE-AL) to secure the cable to the pipe.

 

Insulation None 1/2″ 1″
1″ pipe 0F Min. Ambient 1 1 1
-30F Min. Ambient 1.5 1.25 1
2″ pipe 0F Min. Ambient 1.5 1.25 1
-30F Min. Ambient 2 1.75  

1.5

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