Pipe frost protection
What Is Pipe Frost Protection?
Pipe frost protection uses electric heating cables installed inside or outside pipes to prevent freezing, maintain water flow and protect infrastructure during cold weather.
Pipe frost protection systems use electric heating cables to support temperature maintenance and frost protection in pipe networks exposed to low temperatures.
These systems are applied in a variety of residential, commercial and industrial installations where liquids are transported or stored within pipework. Typical applications include: Freshwater pipes, Wastewater pipes, Cooling water pipes, Supply water pipes, Fire sprinkler systems.
Electric heating cables can also be used for temperature maintenance applications, depending on system design, insulation levels, operating temperatures and project requirements.
Typical Applications
Pipe tracing systems are commonly used in: Single-family homes, Multi-family residential buildings, Hotels and hospitality facilities, Commercial buildings, Industrial facilities, Agricultural buildings, Public infrastructure, Supermarkets and retail facilities, Technical and sanitary installations.
How It Works
Heating cables are installed along the pipe and insulated according to the system design. When connected to a control system, thermostat or self-regulating technology, the cable provides heat directly to the pipe surface.
The suitability and performance of the system depend on factors such as:
- Pipe diameter
- Insulation thickness
- Minimum ambient temperature
- Required maintenance temperature
- Installation configuration
Key Benefits
- Pipe frost protection and temperature maintenance solutions
- Suitable for residential, commercial and industrial pipe systems
- Compatible with self-regulating heating cables
- Applications for potable water, wastewater and sprinkler systems
- Indoor and outdoor installation options
- Pre-assembled and project-specific cable configurations
- Thermostat and sensor compatibility
- Pipe temperature management for cold-weather applications
- Support for new-build and retrofit projects
- Warranty-backed electric heating solutions
Case stories
Read about our experience in real-life solutions
600 Apartments in Suzhou, China
Pipe Tracing for Domestic Hot Water Systems in Multi-Residential Buildings
The main domestic hot water system was configured across two apartment buildings, with heating cable circuits integrated into the branch pipework serving individual apartments. In total, approximately 10,000 metres of self-regulating heating cable were installed, corresponding to around 20 metres per apartment.
Product groups
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Heating cables, mats and thermostats
| Product group | Pipe tracing - temp. maintenance, externally | Pipe tracing - frost protection, externally | Pipe tracing - frost protection, internally | Pipe tracing -Domestic hot waterExternally |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEVIbasic 10S | ||||
| DEVIbasic 20S - 230 V & 400 V | ||||
| DEVIbasic' Drum Goods | ||||
| DEVIflex' 6T | ||||
| DEVIflex' 10T | ||||
| DEVImulti' PVC | ||||
| DEVIaqua' 9T - 230 V/400V/Special order | ||||
| DEVIpipeheat' 10 V2 | ||||
| DEVIpipeheat' 10 V3 | ||||
| DEVIhotwatt' 45 (B) / 55 (B) / 70 (B) | ||||
| DEVIpipeguard' LSZH 10/25/33 | ||||
| DEVIpipeguard' 30/60 Industry | ||||
| DEVIreg' 316 | ||||
| DEVIreg' 330 (-10 °C - +10 °C) | ||||
| DEVIreg' 330 (5 °C - 45 °C) | ||||
| DEVIreg' 330 (60 °C - 160 °C) | ||||
| DEVIreg' 610 | ||||
| DEVIreg' Multi | ||||
| DEVIreg' Hotwater |
