Retro-Line Outdoor Intersection Explained - Heat-Line Freeze Protection Systems

Retro-Line Outdoor Intersection Explained

Commonly Retro-Line systems are installed into a pipe from within a building and as such the intersection point of the heating cable and the pipe is located within an accessible dry space. (Click Here to watch a standard install) In some unique circumstances it may be necessary to install the intersection point outdoors. Under these circumstances Heat-Line recommends against burying the Retro-Line connection fitting and instead promotes a more accessible and appropriate method of outdoor intersection. Listen to the December vlog and learn directly from a Heat-Line specialist about a unique method of intersecting a Retro-Line in an outdoor application that will allow it to remain accessible. Click Here to view the outdoor intersection document mentioned in the video.

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