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Building site systems 2 Heating cables on the site
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Heating cables are frequently used in a number of different contexts at a building site. The common denominator for these areas of application is to make construction work possible and easier at the low temperatures occurring in our northern climate.
Example of application areas Hardening of concrete in foundations, vaults, columns and walls: For hardening at low temperatures as safely and quickly as in summer.
Frost protection of foundations: Eliminates the risk of damage to foundations caused by frost in the underlying ground. Heating fabrics: Supplementary heat where needed. Frost protection of water supply and sewer systems: Frost protection of water pipes to barracks and of other temporary water supply and sewer applications.
At Värmekabelteknik we both develop and manufacture products for all existing heating cable applications.
At Värmekabelteknik we have many year´s experience of heating cable applications and are very well aware of the problems which can occur at a building site in cold weather. Therefore Värmekabelteknik is a reliable and skilled partner for construction work in cold weather.
VärmeKabelTeknik Hardening of concrete
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The building process is subject to tight schedules. The time of form stripping, for example, is already decided at the design stage, often without taken into consideration the influence of temperature on the hardening time. For economic reasons, the time available for form stripping is short and stripping must be completed on schedule, in order that no unnecessary delays should occur. Wall and column forms are normally removed the day after concreting, in practise, after 15‐20 hours. In the case of load‐bearing structures, the formwork is not removed until after a day or so or after about a week, depending on the type of building and type of formwork etc.
The factor that determines the time when the form is to be stripped is the strength of the concrete ‐ not its age. In order for the concrete to become strong enough to allow the form‐work to be stripped, within the scheduled time, extra measures are often required, such as the use of concrete with an accelerated increase in strength, additional heating or insulation.
Cold weather concreting When casting concrete during the winter period, it will always be necessary to be able to determine its maturation, in order to:
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Avoid strength reduction caused by early freezing.
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Determine the moment when enough strength has been achieved so that the form can be removed. Then, from the point of view of production, there is the possibility of adapting the duration of the cycles so that the set of forms can be used rationally.
Increased heat loss in the outer edges of the construction.
Hardening of concrete - a question of temperature
The temperature of the concrete during the time immediately after the concreting affects, in decisive way, the time it takes for the concrete to harden. A high concrete temperature means fast hardening and, consequently, a low concrete temperature will result in a slower hardening. A simple and reliable method to keep a high concrete temperature even during cold periods and as a result get quick hardening and early form stripping, is to supply heat by using heating cables. As a rule, it will be necessary to cover the concrete in order that no part of it should be damaged by frost due to early freezing. Freezing of new concrete causes hardening to stop and results in loss of strength. If freezing occurs too early it may even cause the collapse of a concrete construction.
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Building site systems 4 Supplementary heat in vaults and foundations
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Hardening of concrete With heating cable installed directly in the concrete, any damage and delay due to low temperatures will be eliminated. The concrete hardens evenly and fast, the forms can be removed after 24 hours and painting can start considerably earlier. By measuring the temperature in the concrete and controlling the power to the heating cable, the process of hardening can be controlled in order for the concrete to achieve the maximum strength.
With its low running charges and easy installation this is an extremely effective way of saving and a good insurance against the impact of winter on constructions strength and against waste of time. An insurance well worth its price.
Drying-out, heating: After casting, the heating cables can be used as a source of heat to get a quick drying‐out and to keep the construction warm.
Standard loops: The heating cable loops are made from TSF‐cable which is designed for this purpose. They are supplied in two different standard lengths, 40 and 95 metres respectively. The loops are delivered as double‐coiled loops with connecting devices (CEE) fitted. Length
Cable
Power
Voltage
Part.no
40 m
TSF 1.0
1325 W
230 V
8987111
95 m TSF 0.17 3275 W 230 V 89871 12 From the table below one can easily find how large a surface each loop will cover for a required output (Watt/m2). Thereafter you calculate how many loops needed. Normal output: 120 watt/m2. Required power
C/C‐Distance (cm)
Covered surf. (m²)
40 m
95 m
40 m
95 m
150
20
21
8
20
120
25
26
10
25
90
32
35
13
33
75
40
42
16
40
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For voltage feed use our distributing TSF‐boxes which are provided with lead‐in devices 4 x 16A + J (3m connection cable) and 3 connecting devices 2 x 16A + J for three heating cable loops (3m connection cables). The distributing boxes are available in two different designs with or without a thermostat.
Laying out of TSF-cables:
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Fix the connecting device so that the splice between the cold‐lead‐in cable and the heating cable lies in the concrete.
Type
Content
TSF‐U
Earth‐leakage‐circuit breaker, Power supply indication
Unroll and lay the cable to required c/c‐distance.
TSF‐M Eart‐leakage‐circuit breaker, Power supply indication, thermostat89 871 16
Carefully attach the cable to the armouring using a plastic binder, tape or strips.
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Do not let the cable cross itself, a loop must nowhere be laid with a c/c‐distance of less than 6cm.
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Connect the loops to the distribution box and switch on power for a moment in order to check the loops.
Part.number 89 871 15
Casting:
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In order not to damage the cable and thereby jeopardize the result, it is important to be careful with the cable when the concrete is laid, so that the cable is not trodden on or worn away by tremblers or other tools.
Connection of the cables:
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Connect each loop to the TSF‐boxes. Connect the TSF‐boxes to the power service head at the construction site.
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Test the loops by switch on the current a couple of seconds so that you can read the light emitting diode module. PLEASE NOTE! The loops must no be connected more than 30 seconds before casting!
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Apply the concrete, cover with concrete fabric, connect the current. Normally 3 to 5 days are required to obtain necessary strength to the concrete.
Drying-out: We recommend that a connection box with thermosat is used to avoid overtemperature with cracks as result. The sensor of the thermostat shall be put in a VP‐pipe (16mm) casted in the concrete which are to be heated. This gives an effective heat from inside the concrete vault over the whole surface, which quickly and effectively drives out any moisture.
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Painting can start earlier. Any future problems with moisture and mould will be prevented.
Building site systems 6 Supplementary heat for wall and column forms
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The heater consists of a junction box with an earth‐ leakage‐circuit breaker (a requirement even for temporary installations), pilot lamp, main cables with plug (10 A) and, as standard, 4 heating cables with a length of three metres (90 Watt) each. Heating cables in other lengths are available on request. Method: Cast the necessary number of VP‐20 pipes in the concrete.
Important! The pipes must be plugged at both ends when casting, so that no concrete can enter. The heating cables are inserted into the pipes and the heater is connected to the main (230 V). When the hardening is completed the heating cables are removed and saved for use at the next casting. As the heater can be used over and over again, it is very suitable as a stock item, thus reducing costs. Running charges: At an energy price of 35 öre/kWh a standard heater consumes energy at a cost of Sek 3:‐‐ /24h. Power required: Columns: A standard heater provides the power required for a normal column. Walls
Northn Sweden
South Sweden
Powe r
C/c
Power
C/c
Form/Construction
W/m²
Cm
W/m²
Cm
Plyfa +50 mm cellplast
100
30
75
40
Steele + 50mm cellplast
150
20
100
30
200
15
150
20
‐
‐
200
15
Steele with poor insulation Plyfa (12mm) non‐insulated Steele, non‐insulated
Wall/Column heater Symbol
Voltage
Power
Part.no
Wall/Column heater
230 V
4 x 90W
8987025
VärmeKabelTeknik Electrically heated wall formwork - type TSV Electrically heated wall formwork ‐ a step towards simplification and rationalization within the building industry. The forms are provided with permanently mounted heating cable loops. The heating cable loops constitute a barrier to heat transport from the form, keeping the internal heat of the concrete inside the form so that hardening can go on quickly and effectively. The desired number of wall forms is connected to an electrical system by means of distributing boxes. The distributing boxes are equipped with power supply indication and earth‐leakage‐circuit breakers. The earth‐ leakage‐circuit breaker is a guarantee of personal safety. By using an electrically heated wall form the time of hardening can be reduced by between 30 and 60 percent, depending on external conditions such as wind and temperature. The set of forms can be used effectively and so fewer wall forms will be needed. THE SYSTEM IS WELL TRIED IN FINLAND, AMONG OTHER COUNTRIES, AND SINCE 1988 ALSO IN SWEDEN WITH VERY GOOD RESULTS... The wall form TSV is suitable for all types of moulding. It is manufactured in 2.5m high and 1m wide form sections of 4mm steel sheets, alternatively 4mm plywood in vertical U‐sections. The forms are combined with horizontal U‐girders to required lengths, from 1 to 6m.
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By erecting the formwork using 1m wide elements it is very easy to replace any sections damaged during construction. Thanks to the horizontal girders the forms will remain straight even after many castings. The vertical stiffening of the form is achieved through shuttering girders mounted with a c/c‐distance of 1m. The TSV wall form is constructed in such a way that it is secured with spacers on the upper side and with struts 650mm at the bottom of the form. For quick and easy formwork erection, standardized and easily mounted details are available, such as brackets, form supports, spacers, end anchorage's, clamp ties, safety chains and struts.
Building site systems 8 Frost protection of foundations:
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Damage to a foundation caused by freezing of the soil under it can easily be eliminated by installing heating cables in the foundation trench.
Install. Depth (cm)
The heating cables will then work as a barrier of any cold extending downwards. They cannot, though, be used for thawing of already frozen ground, as the dimensioned output per m² is too low for this purpose. The installation can, because of its low energy consumption, in most cases remain switched on continuously, but can also be controlled by a thermostat, in which case the sensor is placed just above the layer where the heating cable is laid. Velox YXR‐loops are made from soft and smooth PVC which makes them easy to handle even at low temperatures.
Required C/C‐ power Distance (W/m²) (cm)
Min 15
35
60
15 – 20
30
70
20 – 30
25
80
30 – 60
22
90
60 – 80
20
100
80 – 100
17
120
Formula for calculation of cable consumption: Area (m2) x 100 c/c (cm)
= Cable length m
Velox YXR‐loops are connected only at one end and are reeled out completely. The standard loops are available in three lengths adapted to the rating of the fuses. The loops are fitted with a 2m cold‐lead‐in cable. Velox YXR‐lengths: Length
Cable
Voltage
(m)
( /m)
(V)
W.tot
Power W/m
Part.no
130
0.18
230
2200
17
T13000
230
0.18
400
4040
17
8987223
Important The cable must not come into contact with any insulation material, for example cellular plastic, mineral wool or the like. It must therefore always be covered with at least 10cm of sand. Plastic pipes, wires and the like must also be prevented from coming into contact with the heating cable. Output requirements depend on the depth at which the cable is laid. The deeper the cable lies, the lower will be the required output. Installation at a shallow depth can be compensated by a layer of ground insulation. Example: cable laid at a depth of 15cm plus 5cm ground insulation gives the required output 25 W /m2.
VärmeKabelTeknik Installation: Heating cable laid in a bed of sand directly under a layer that will not rise due to frost, eliminates the risk of frost heaving and other types of frost damages. Pattern No. 1 Single installation. The connection lead is fixed to one edge of the slab and the cable reeled out keeping the c/c‐distance obtained from the table. When the first cable has been completely reeled out, you start again with a new one from the edge, and so on. Pattern No. 2 Installation of three parallel loops, fed from a three‐phase group. This has the advantage of some output remaining over the whole surface, in case there is a fault on one phase. Pattern No. 3 Laying so as to get greater heat under the edge beam.
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Building site systems 10 Electric heating fabric
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Field of application:
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Thawing (manages approx. 1m depth)
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Thawing of local areas of frozen ground
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Heating of forms
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Frost protection for building sand and other materials sensitive to frost
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Frost protection for pipes and tanks
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Preheating, for example when working with roof applications
Summary: By using an electric heating fabric you supply heat where it is needed. An electric heating fabric is thin and thus easy to shape. The electric heating fabric is controlled by a thermostat, which prevents overheating and guarantees a long service life. HEATING FABRIC Symbol
Type1100
Supply voltage 230 Volt.
Size (m)
Heated surface
Power (W)
Length
Width
Lenght
Width
Total
W/m²
3.3
1.25
3.2
1.0
1100
344
The electric heating fabric can be delivered in other sizes on request.
VärmeKabelTeknik Frost protection for water supply and sewer systems
Building site systems 11 VELOX PREFROST STANDARD KITS
There are many examples of trouble due to frozen water supply and sewer systems. In addition to the inconvenience caused by out‐of‐order water and discharge pipes, there may be material damages as well that are very expensive and difficult to repair. An easy method to guard against such problems is to provide frost protection by installing heating cables inside or outside the pipes. For pipes up to 50mm a good rule of thumb is that an output of 10W/m is enough if the pipe lies in the ground or is otherwise covered. (A thin insulation is sufficient).
Symbol
Length
Velox Prefrost
(m)
Total
Power (W) W/m
Part.o
32/06
6
60
10.0
8986171
32/10
10
100
10.0
8986172
32/20
20
200
10.0
8986173
32/25
25
245
9.8
8986174
32/30
30
300
10.0
8986175
32/35
35
345
9.9
8986176
32/40
40
420
10.5
8986177
32/50
50
510
10.2
8986178
Other lengths on request
NOTE! A heating cable with an output greater than 12W/m must not be laid directly against a plastic pipe as this may cause heat damages to the pipe.
Velox Prefrost - the flexible tube with built-in heat Using Velox Prefrost is the easy and quick way to get frost protected water pipes for a reasonable inclusive price. In summer as in winter, Velox Prefrost guarantees problem‐free running water. It is a practical solution for workers sheds and other facilities of a non‐stationary type where water is to be installed.
Velox Prefrost is delivered as a ready unit, consisting of an insulated plastic tube (32mm), tee‐conduit and heating cables, ready mounted for connection to water and supply mains. Velox Prefrost manages temperatures down to ‐25oC without further insulation. Since the heating cable is fitted inside the tube, Velox Prefrost has a very high efficiency and consequently a very low energy consumption. Velox Prefrost has been tested and approved by Statens Provningsanstalt (the National Swedish Institute for Materials Testing). The whole unit as well as its individual components are Semko‐marked.
Velox Prefrost is available in standard lengths according to the table above; other lengths on request.
Building site systems 12 Frost protection with ready-made return-wire cable on pipes
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TCPR return‐wire cable in standard loops for frost protection of pipes. The cable loops are designed to give approximately 10W/m at 230 Volts. Cold‐lead‐in cable (1m). The TCPR‐ cable is laid in one direction only and, consequently, the length of cable required is the same as the length of the pipe. Length (m)
Power (tot W)
Power (W/m)
Part.no
6
60
10.0
8987150
12
110
9.1
8987152
20
220
11.0
8987154
25
265
10.6
8987156
30
330
11.0
8987158
35
375
10.8
8987160
40
455
11.5
8987162
45
405
7.0
8987163
50
556
11.0
8987164
55
506
9.0
8987165
60
675
11.0
8987166
65
625
7.5
8987168
70
755
11.0
8987170
80
805
10.0
8987172
85
950
11.0
8987174
90
904
10.0
8987175
100
1175
11.5
8987176
The heating cable loops are delivered with end termination, cold‐lead‐in cable and caution label. At installations on rougher pipes, of type waste pipe, the cable can be spiralized. Contact our sellers for further information.
VärmeKabelTeknik Frost protection using standard loops
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CABLE DATA
A very effective way to avoid ice forming in pipes is to install heating cables inside the pipes. This method has a very high efficiency, thus making it possible to manage difficult conditions with the use of low‐output cables.
Length
The standard loops for internal frost protection are kept in stock in two different designs: return‐wire cable or self‐limiting cable.
Power
Type
(m)
(tot)
1
10
10
X
140113I
2
20
10
X
1402025I
3
30
10
X
1403037I
4
40
10
X
1404050I
5
50
10
X
1405065I
At lengths between 1 ‐ 20m BTL is used and for lengths between 20 ‐100m TCPR is used.
6
60
10
X
1406075I
7
70
10
X
1407090I
The standard loops are designed for approx. 10W/m at 230 Volt.
8
80
10
X
1408110I
9
90
10
X
1409125I
All cables are delivered complete with cold‐lead‐in cable ends, R20 bushings and caution labels.
10
100
10
X
1410135I
12
120
10
X
1412165I
14
140
10
X
1414190I
16
160
10
X
1416215I
18
180
10
X
1418245I
20
200
10
X
1420270I
20
200
10.0
X
8987124
25
245
9.7
X
8987125
30
300
10.0
X
8987126
35
345
9.9
X
8987127
40
420
10.4
X
8987128
45
370
8.3
X
8987129
50
510
10.2
X
8987130
55
465
8.5
X
8987131
60
620
10.4
X
8987132
65
575
8.8
X
8987133
70
690
10.4
X
8987134
80
930
11.6
X
8987135
85
875
10.3
X
8987136
90
930
9.2
X
8987137
100
1075
10.0
X
8987138
(W/m) TCPR BTL
Part.no
Building site systems 14 Frost protection using self-limiting cable type BTL-10
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BTL‐10 is a heating cable with self‐limiting properties. This cable is especially made for frost protection purposes, and can be used in external as well as in internal installations. With rising temperatures the output of the cable will decrease. BTL‐10 provides approximately 12W/m at 0°C, about 10W/m at +10°C and if the temperatures increases to +65°C the output of the cable will be nearly zero. BTL‐10 is sold prepacked in so‐called "frost boxes", containing 30, 50 or 100m cable together with an adequate number of termination kits and caution labels.
BTL‐10 can be cut to required lengths and the end termination is done on the site. BTL‐10 is thus very suitable for keeping in stock, in order to take care of any sudden need for heating cables. NAME
CONTENTS
Frostbox
Cable
Termination kits
Caution labels
Part.no
BTL‐30
30 m
5 pcs
6 pcs
8986133
BTL‐50
50 m
10 pcs
10 pcs
8986135
BTL‐100
100 m
15 pcs
15 pcs
8986137
Control of frost protection installations
For easy and in most cases adequate control, use our OTTOSTAT (85 800 53). The Ottostat is a thermostat permanently set to switch on at a temperature of +5°C, mounted in a junction box so that it senses the ambient air temperature. The junction box is equipped with the requisite number of connecting blocks and an indicator light. If it should be more suitable to control the heating cable by a sensor, a cheap capillary thermostat, F2000, or a more expensive electronic one mounted on the pipe, can be used, which makes it possible to place the sensor at a distance up to 100m from the thermostat box. In both cases the sensor can be fitted to the pipe by using tape. Name
Temp. (°C)
Ottostat (fast)+5
Voltage (V)
Load (W/A)
Part.no
230
1300/6
8580053
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