With Heat-Line self-regulating heating cables, high limit controls (thermostats) are not a requirement. Thermostats and timers are optional because Heat-Line systems can never overheat, even...
Is a Timer the Proper Control Option for Your Heat-Line System?
Should You Allow Your Heating Cable and Pipe To Freeze?
Retro-Line is an advanced, self-regulating heating cable system that is used for safe and reliable in-pipe freeze protection. Heat-Line's self-regulating heating cable technology renders all...
How to Adjust The Length of a Retro Line In-Pipe Heating Cable System
The Retro-Line self-regulating heating cable system is supplied in a pre-determined length with all necessary components for a complete job-ready installation. In some cases, installers...
Creating a Year Round Home with Heat-Line Self-Regulating Heating Cable Systems
Heat-Line offers numerous products for freeze protection applications including pipe heating cables for cottages, cabins, homes, municipal water supply, resorts, farms, mines, oil and gas...
Pump Installation with MA-10 Protection Device
Winterizing a water supply pipe from a lake is one of the most rewarding investments a cottage owner can make. Heat-Line makes this investment possible...
Common Customer Questions (FAQ)
Since 1988 Heat-Line has been manufacturing quality self-regulating heating cable systems to prevent water pipes from freezing and ice dams from forming on roofs. With...
Understanding and Programming a Timer for Your Heat-Line Product
Timers are a beneficial accessory when installed with any Heat-Line freeze protection system and should be considered as an option for any installation. Regardless of...
Heat-Line or CARAPACE, What is The Difference?
CARAPACE is a high performance freeze protected potable water pipe constructed of virgin high-density 200 PSI polyethylene resins certified for potability. Heat-Line is an advanced freeze...
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...
Does Low Voltage Heat Trace Use Less Energy?
A common misconception is that low voltage electrical appliances, such as a heating cables, consume less energy than 120/ 240 volt electrical appliances. Power consumption...