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Low Temp Self-Regulating Heating Cable (150F)

Standard Lead Times

Information

Ideal for pipe tracing, freeze protection, and low temperature process maintenance applications up to 150°F (66°C).

Self-limiting: Automatically adjusts heat output based on surface temperature.

Safe to overlap and insulate.

Can be cut-to-length and terminated in the field.

No temperature controller is required. (If a specific process temperature is needed, a temperature controller is required.)

Specifications
  • Continuous maintenance temperature: 150°F (66°C) maximum
  • Intermittent exposure temperature: 185°F (85°C) maximum;  -20°F (-29°C) minimum
  • 3, 5, 8, or 10 watts/ft (10, 16, 26, or 33 watts/m)
  • Supply voltages: 110 – 120VAC or 208 – 277VAC
  • Moisture, chemical, and flame resistant
  • 16AWG bus wires
  • Braid resistance:
    • Tinned copper: 0.003 ohms/ft (0.009 ohms/m)
    • Stainless steel: 0.125 ohms/ft (0.410 ohms/m)
  • T-Rating**
    • -T6: 3, 5, and 8 watts/ft (10, 16, and 26 watts/m)
    • -T5: 10 watts/ft (33 watts/m)

** Electrical equipment T-rating codes define the maximum surface temperature that equipment will reach. It is used in hazardous (classified) area applications.

Selecting Heater Length

Outer Layer Options

DescriptionDimensionsPurpose
Tinned Copper Metal Braid0.2″ x 0.4″
(6mm x 11mm)
Ordinary applications
Tinned Copper Metal Braid with Thermoplastic Elastomer Overjacket0.3″ x 0.6″
(7mm x 15mm)
For use in weak chemical environments (i.e. weak acids)
Tinned Copper Metal Braid with Fluoropolymer Overjacket0.3″ x 0.6″
(7mm x 15mm)
For use in strong chemical environments (i.e. strong acids)
Stainless Steel Metal Braid0.2″ x 0.4″
(6mm x 11mm)
More resistant to rusting and corrosion than SL-B
 

Maximum Circuit Length in Feet per Circuit Breaker Size

Heat Cable TypeCircuit Breaker SizeStart-up Temperature
50°F (10°C)0°F (-20°C)-20°F (-29°C)
3 watt 120V15 amp
20 amp
30 amp
300

200
270
330
180
230
330
3 watt 240V15 amp
20 amp
30 amp
660

410
560
660
360
480
660
5 watt 120V15 amp
20 amp
30 amp
230
270
150
200
270
130
175
260
5 watt 240V15 amp
20 amp
30 amp
460
540
300
400
540
260
345
520
8 watt 120V15 amp
20 amp
30 amp
40 amp
150
200
210
95
125
190
210
85
100
170
210
8 watt 240V15 amp
20 amp
30 amp
40 amp
295
390
420
195
250
375
420
170
225
340
420
10 watt 120V15 amp
20 amp
30 amp
40 amp
115
150
180
70
95
145
180
60
85
120
165
10 watt 240V15 amp
20 amp
30 amp
40 amp
230
305
360
150
200
300
360
130
175
260
360

Note: Special consideration must be given for the circuit breaker due to the high initial in-rush currents.

Voltage Adjustment

Power Adjustment Factor
Product Type208 VAC277 VAC
3 watt 240V0.751.28
5 watt 240V0.861.16
8 watt 240V0.911.10
10 watt 240V0.931.08