New for winter 2024/2025, we offer a fire sprinkler water tank immersion heater which is new to the market and innovative in many ways…
Used in water tanks that are externally-located, or where they otherwise may be subject to freezing, the purpose of a sprinkler tank immersion heater is to prevent a full layer of ice forming on top of the water. If a sprinkler tank ices over, the layer can create a vacuum between it and the water, which in turn can prevent or reduce the ability of the fire pumps to deliver water to the sprinklers; in addition, ice on the float valve will prevent it from working properly.
Thus product has been designed and developed by one of our industry partners, the founder of which has a long history in the fire sprinkler business and has developed a good understanding of the issues faced by field installers and the clients – using this knowledge to harness technology to develop better products is a part of their ethos.
What’s new?
Most immersion heaters in use currently are 3kw: they are much more powerful then they need to be, costing significantly more than necessary, and also have a tendency to overheat which shortens their life as well as creating new hazards. Our partner has worked closely with companies in the industry to solve these and other problems – resulting in a product which is highly cost-efficient and eliminates these problems and risks. In addition, further features have been added.
Key features:
- Compliance with LPS 1276, BS 7798, IET and BS 7671.
- Dual element type, as required by LPS 1276.
- Stainless steel tank tube, allows for maintenance and repair of elements without draining the tank.
- Fitting for standard 2¼” tank bush.
- IP-rated enclosure.
- Designed and made in the UK.
Benefits over most existing models:
- Significant energy-saving – 90W compared to usually 3,000W – an annual energy cost saving of almost £3,000 (estimate 3,400 hours at 29p) – fast payback.
- Significant cost saving, based on extended product life cycle as well as energy costs.
- Auto self-monitoring (on rear of enclosure).
- Visual and audible alarm/status indicators. Fault monitoring for heating elements, temperature probes and float valve.
- Free electrical terminal connection tool.
- Packaging 100% recycle (no plastics).
- Installation video available through QR code.
- Troubleshooting video available through QR code.
- 2-year warranty as standard.
Additional options:
- Custom engraving/branding on face/lid of enclosure.
- Float switch to isolate heater in the event of low water.
- 5m external temperature probe.
- Multi-temperature sensing (internal, external, tube).
- Tank boss.
- Remote monitoring (coming soon).
Technical data:
Enclosure size: 215x164mm
Total length: 720mm
Electrical: 230VAC, 90W, 0.4A