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Heat Tracing Questions

Nick Parker
1. Why the heat tracing cables draw more current during starting at start up temperature?

2. How self regulated tracing cables are inherently safe and can be used in hazardous area?

3. How the Maximum circuit length is determined according to the breaker type? What is the equation used here? (see the picture below)
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    I know that on the odd few occasions  that I have installed heating tape the makers have always insisted on a remote stat feeding its supply. Purely mini ladder type I would imagine
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    I know that on the odd few occasions  that I have installed heating tape the makers have always insisted on a remote stat feeding its supply. Purely mini ladder type I would imagine
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