- Check heater elements for any process fluid related buildup or corrosion.
- Check tank for sediment level in area surrounding heater. Remove any sludge deposits or sediment from heater and tank.
- Check for loose terminal connections and tighten if necessary.
- If terminal enclosure has a gasket, inspect and replace if necessary.
- Clean terminal ends of all contamination.
- Inspect all rigid conduit and sealed flex hose connections. Note conduit and hose connections should always slope away from the terminal enclosure.
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10/20/2016 0 Comments Which Cartridge Heater Should I Use?Knowing which cartridge heater to use in order to maximize your efficiency can be difficult. Heater life, start up time, process temperatures, durability, size, and cost all play an important role. While reviewing our guidelines on which strip heater to choose for you particular needs, keep in mind that every application will have its own set of unique challenges.
Most people do not give much thought to the heaters operating within their processes and applications until those heaters fail, required significant maintenance, or cause other problems. Here are 10 ways to maximize a heater’s service life and performance.
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These six steps to extend the life of your immersion heater work best when put on a scheduled preventative maintenance program. How often depends on the amount and quickness of sludge build up in your application. However, a few minutes of checking once or twice a month could save you significantly.
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