So, you’re thinking, left out in the cold??? It’s the dogdays of August and you’re more worried about your air conditioner than freeze protection. Well, that’s the point. You tune-up the AC unit in the spring so you know it will keep you cool all summer. Think about freeze protection before the cold weather starts. Waiting for the first snowfall to put heating cable on your roof and gutters is as much fun as putting a ladder on an icy driveway to string holiday lights!
BriskHeat’s Freeze Protection Planning Guide and Checklist is exactly what you need if you are evaluating needs for your small business or large manufacturing facility. Whether you are in facilities management or a small business owner, this is the perfect guide to get you started. The first section is dedicated to General Freeze Protection Preparation with a useful list of general areas or systems to review. It includes space to assign responsibility and due dates.
Piping systems containing water, gas or chemicals require heating to prevent condensation or freezing when exposed to colder temperatures. Self-regulating cable is not just pipe, but can be over-lapped on bulkier components such as regulators, valves, pumps, and instruments. Heating cable should be resistance tested annually. This heat can be wasted without proper insulation. BriskHeat’s article entitled “Minimizing Heat Loss in Process Heating Applications” has useful information to decrease energy use. Since publication, BriskHeat has added and now stocks Insul-Lock closed cell pipe insulators in sizes to fit up to 6.5 inch pipe. They are economically priced and shapes include straight sections, 90° elbows and tees.
The planning guide includes a section on container heating. Not only can tote and drum heaters protect from freezing, but they can also be used to reduce viscosity which may increase productivity. Silicone blankets can be used for everything from vessel heating to emergency de-icing. These are great heaters to have on-hand in the event of an emergency, say an icy driveway!
Make BriskHeat your Freeze Protection Planning partner by downloading the guide from our website. Then call your local distributor or our sales team to discuss your individual needs. But if you wait too long, you’ll be left out in the cold.
