E Etope Member Location Airdrie, Alberta, Canada Aug 11, 2011 #1 Is there such thing as finding a low voltage heat trace system particularly in the 12 -24Vdc range that is rate for hazardous locations?
Is there such thing as finding a low voltage heat trace system particularly in the 12 -24Vdc range that is rate for hazardous locations?
don_resqcapt19 Moderator Staff member Location Illinois Occupation retired electrician Aug 11, 2011 #2 There is heat trace that is rated for classified locations, but I have never seen it at that voltage level. The lowest voltage I have seen is 120.
There is heat trace that is rated for classified locations, but I have never seen it at that voltage level. The lowest voltage I have seen is 120.
Sierrasparky Senior Member Location USA Occupation Electrician ,contractor Aug 11, 2011 #3 Etope said: Is there such thing as finding a low voltage heat trace system particularly in the 12 -24Vdc range that is rate for hazardous locations? Click to expand... Nope, however there is a mesh system that runs on 50v or so.
Etope said: Is there such thing as finding a low voltage heat trace system particularly in the 12 -24Vdc range that is rate for hazardous locations? Click to expand... Nope, however there is a mesh system that runs on 50v or so.
E Etope Member Location Airdrie, Alberta, Canada Aug 11, 2011 #4 Ya I have searched all over for such a system and it ceases to exist.. What we are trying to do is use small wind turbines/ solar panels to charge batteries .. Which would be used to control the heat trace.. Thanks for your input
Ya I have searched all over for such a system and it ceases to exist.. What we are trying to do is use small wind turbines/ solar panels to charge batteries .. Which would be used to control the heat trace.. Thanks for your input