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Proper Circulation Heater Sensor Placement
Where should I install a temperature sensor? When it comes to proper temperature sensor placement in circulation heaters, you need...
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Designing Storage Tanks With Heaters in Mind
Tank storage is a key part of many processes. Storing water will ensure that you have enough water to fight...
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How to Select an Industrial Tank Heater
Tanks are a vital part of so many processes and many of them need to be heated. There are almost...
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SSR vs. SCR – Which is best for you?
An Essential Guide to Power Controllers: What is the difference between a Solid State Relay (SSR) and a Silicone Controlled...
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How to Make Heat Trace Calculations
A heat trace system is a set of heated cables, accessories, and controllers designed to maintain a specific temperature. Plants...
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Temperature Sensors and Perfect Placement
*Note – This is the 6th and final installment in our Thermal Loop Series. See the bottom of this...
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Proportional Control in the Thermal Loop
*Note – This is the fifth article in our series on the thermal loop. See the bottom of this article...
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On/Off Controls and the Thermal Loop
*Note – This is the fourth article in our series on the thermal loop. See the bottom of this article...
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PID Controllers – All About the Thermal Loop Guide
*Note – This is the third article in a series on the thermal loop. See the bottom of this article...
Read MoreWhat is a Temperature Controller and How Does it Work?
*Note – This is the second article in our series on the thermal loop. See the bottom of this...
Read MorePOWERBLANKET WINS UTAH 2021 BEST OF STATE AWARD
Powerblanket is pleased to accept the 2021 Best of State Award for best electric/power product in the category of manufacturing....
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All About the Thermal Loop
Most industrial heating processes utilize a thermal loop to manage specific temperatures. At the core of the thermal loop is...
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Heating Up vs. Temp. Maintenance – Tank Heating
Tank heating systems are often critical to most industrial applications, particularly with temperature control maintenance. For example, caustic tanks provide...
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Tank Heating – Steam vs. Electric
There is a long debate about the direct comparison between steam heating and electric heating efficiency across many applications. Today,...
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Line Sensing vs Ambient Sensing
Line Sensing vs Ambient Sensing The location where a sensor is placed is critical in the function of a good...
Read MoreElectrical Tracing vs Steam Tracing
What is Steam Tracing? Steam tracing has long been an accepted means of maintaining temperatures of pipes and vessels under...
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Troubleshooting Heat Trace
Electric heat trace systems provide needed heat to pipes, tanks and other processes. Maintaining heat trace and knowing how to...
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Get Immersed In Immersion Heaters
An immersion heater is an energy efficient and cost effective way to heat liquids and gases stored in tanks, barrels,...
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How to Install Heat Trace
How does heat trace cable work? For a complete overview of Heat Tracing Systems, check out this blog post. Heat...
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Why Does Honey Crystallize?
There’s a reason that we use “honey” as a term of endearment. As a naturally occurring substance, it is one...
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How Long Does Concrete Take To Set?
If you really want to know the truth, concrete never stops curing; it continually hardens forever. However, for practical purposes,...
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4 Biggest Fails in Heat Trace
In early 2021, Texas was hit hard by an energy crisis that rattled its core infrastructure and left many of...
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Everything You Need to Know About Heat Trace
What is Heat Trace? Are you having issues with busted pipes or frozen surfaces? Not particularly familiar with heat trace...
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The Ins and Outs of Concrete Curing Times
Waiting for the curing of concrete can easily test patience, especially when you’re ready to move on to the next...
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Pouring Concrete in Cold Weather: How Cold is Too Cold?
Experts agree that the best temperature to pour concrete is between 50-60 °F. The necessary chemical reactions that set...
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Snow and Ice Melt Alternatives for 2021
How to Melt Snow Without Salt: Snow Melt Alternatives Harsh salts damage concrete and the environment. Fortunately, there are several...
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Product Spotlight: Pipe Heater
When cold weather hits, your pipes are some of the first victims. Dropping temperatures will alter the viscosity of fluids,...
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How Can I Prevent My Propane Tank from Freezing?
Whether you’re on the jobsite, tailgating before the game, or taking your RV out in winter months, you’ll need to...
Read MoreCold Weather Construction Equipment Comparison
Active construction sites provide a unique set of temperature related challenges. Every piece of equipment (handheld or large scale) has...
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