PFP – heating cable with a thermostat

Both metal and plastic pipes can be protected against ice. Cables can be attached to metal pipes directly; plastic pipes must first be wrapped in metal or preferably self-adhesive aluminium tape or foil. After installation, the heating cable is simultaneously attached along its whole length using self-adhesive aluminium tape. The self-adhesive aluminium foil helps with the transfer of warmth from the sheathing of the cable to the protected pipe. Heated cables with an integrated thermostat and a plug are produced specially for the protection of pipes. A strap-on thermostat automatically switches the heating cable on when the pipe temperature drops under 3°C. The cable is manufactured in lengths of up to 50m. Thanks to the plug and the integrated thermostat, installation is very easy and doesn´t require any specialized work in connecting it to the electrical wiring system. The cable is thus suitable mainly for do-it-yourself installations in non-commercial buildings or residential buildings.