When it gets cold outside, there is a risk of frost damage to water and waste water pipes. This can result in burst pipes, leaks or expensive repairs.
With its frost protection heating cables and Frostvakt systems, EBECO offers reliable solutions to reliably protect pipes against frost blasting – easy to install, energy-efficient and robust.
Why frost protection for pipes is important
Frozen water pipes expand water ice, which can lead to cracks or burst pipes. Heating cables laid along the pipes prevent freezing and ensure that water pipes remain functional even at sub-zero temperatures. This protects homes, holiday homes, garages, greenhouses, mobile homes and boats from expensive frost damage.
EBECO frost protection solutions in detail
Frostvakt 10 – Self-regulating heating cable
The Frostvakt 10 heating cable solution is ideal for water and waste water pipes, drains and wells and can be laid both indoors and outdoors. The cable is self-regulating, automatically adjusts its output to the ambient temperature and can be laid crosswise – without the risk of overheating. It is also approved for drinking water systems.
Typical areas of application:
- Drinking water pipes
- Pipes in summer houses & garages
- Lines in greenhouses, caravans & boats
Functionality
Thanks to the self-regulating design, the heating output adapts to the environment – less output at plus temperatures, more at freezing temperatures.
Frostvakt Control – Intelligent control
With the Frostvakt Control thermostat, the frost protection heating can be controlled in an energy-efficient manner: it only activates the heating cable when the temperature approaches freezing point and switches off again as soon as nothing can freeze.
This prevents unnecessary running times and saves electricity – especially with longer lines or changing temperatures.
Tips for planning & installation
Always use pipe insulation: Combined with a heating cable, pipe insulation provides maximum protection against frost.
Use residual current circuit breaker (RCD): Safety first – all heating cables must be connected via an RCD.
Use thermostats sensibly: Automatic control saves energy and improves system efficiency.
Conclusion – Safe frost protection with EBECO
With EBECO frost protection heating cables such as Frostvakt 10 and Frostvakt 25, you can reliably and efficiently protect your pipes from frost damage – whether indoors or outdoors, on small water pipes or large downpipes. In combination with Frostvakt Control and other accessories, you have a complete protection system that works reliably even in extreme sub-zero temperatures.