The process of installing plumbing heating tape involves multiple steps, and ensuring that each step is performed correctly is critical to the success of the installation. Below are the detailed installation steps:

Clean the surface of the pipe. First, make sure that the water pipes are clean, free of dirt and dry, and for the mounting surface to be cleaned to remove rust and dirt.

Determine the installation location. Usually install the heating tape on the outside of the water pipe, choose a suitable location to avoid collision and vandalism-prone environment.

Prepare the heating tape. Understand the structure of the electric heating wire, make sure it is not damaged, cut the length of the heating tape according to the need, and prepare the tools and materials for fixing it to the pipe.

Install the heating tape. Wrap the heating tape evenly around the pipe to ensure that there are no gaps, and use plastic clips or other fixings (such as brackets, fixing hooks or fasteners) to securely fasten the heating tape to the pipe to avoid slipping or loosening.

Connecting the power supply. Connect both ends of the heating tape to the power supply, paying attention to the positive and negative polarity, usually the red or marked “L” end is the positive pole, and the black or marked “N” end is the negative pole, and use insulating tape or other appropriate tape to seal the connection to prevent loosening or short-circuiting.

Installation of protection. Install protection tubes on the heating belt to protect the heating tape from mechanical damage and chemical corrosion, consider installing explosion-proof thermostats and temperature control probes to ensure that the temperature is not too high.

Testing and inspection. Carry out tests after the installation is completed to ensure that the heating tape works properly, check whether there is current output, and verify its effectiveness in actual use, for example, by turning on the maximum water flow to check whether there is any water pipe freezing and cracking.