Frost Protection
What is Frost protection and trace heating
Frost protection or trace heating involve protecting certain areas in or around the house from becoming too cold and not being able to function properly. Frost protection works by running electrical heating cables along pipes or to vessels which are monitored by built in thermostats, when a drop in the temperature is detected the heating elements in frost protection or trace heating are triggered to begin working until the ambient temperature is reached again which prevents any pipes from freezing.
Frost protection and trace heating applications
Frost protection and trace heating can take many forms and have multiple uses, a few examples of where and what it can be used, examples include: garden taps, interior taps, pipes, boilers, gas pipes, water pipes, pond freeze protection, soil warming, guttering, driveways, ramps, paths, stairs.
Benefits of using Frost Protection or Trace Heating
There are many benefits to using frost protection or trace heating in and around your home and businesses. It is invisible to the eye and can save on space instead of using unsightly radiators to heat a property.
If you are the homeowner and it is not a rental property it is suggested every 10 years, however if you have any concerns seek professional advice
If you are the homeowner and it is not a rental property it is suggested every 10 years, however if you have any concerns seek professional advice
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What we can help with:
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