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System Components
A complete electric heat trace system includes the follow-
ing system components – See the figure below for a typical
system.
1. Electric Heat Tracing (Self-regulating, Constant Wattage)
2. Termination Accessories
A. Power Connection
B. Splice/Tee
C. End Seal (under insulation, above insulation or signal
light type)
D. Control Thermostat or RTD Sensor
E. Attachments
i. Fiberglass tape
ii. Aluminum tape for plastic pipe install
iii. Pipe clamps for termination accessories
iv. Electric Trace Caution Label
3. Controls
A. Thermostats
B. Digital Thermostats
C. Single/Dual Loop Panels
D. Weather Trace Panels
E. IntelliTrace Panels
4. Thermal Insulation
5. Weather Barrier for Insulation