When it comes to solving some of the most common issues that may arise with your hose heat system, you can trust that SprayWorks Equipment will assist you in providing specialized solutions for the problem at hand.
So, whether you need assistance in swiftly fixing a hose heating system or you’re just looking to perform routine maintenance on your trusted equipment, check out the best practices for doing so below.
A General Overview of Hose Heating System
As industry experts are aware, a hose heating system is equipment that features a temperature-controlled hose that transfers spray foam material from the barrel to its desired application location (e.g., walls, roofs, truck beds, etc.). With hose lengths ranging from approximately 10 to over 300 feet, these hose heat systems provide numerous benefits to satisfy companies’ project needs, such as reducing the warmup time for spray foam and providing flexible material transportation without temperature loss, among other advantages.
What You’ll Need to Troubleshoot Hose Heat Systems
- PMC PK-25
- PMC hose
- Hose scuff jacket
Initial Tips for Fixing Hose Heat Systems
First, examine the following features of your system, as your problem may only need a minor adjustment to your current system and not a complete replacement of your hose heat system.
Check the Breakers
If the white indicator light located on the bottom of the PMC product does not light up when powering on your equipment, this could mean that power is not getting to your system. Your equipment should include two breakers – one should be in the upper console, while the other is in the transformer console. The transformer console should include a breaker on the face of the console, and if the breaker is switched down, it should mean that it’s off. In this case, you’ll want to flip it on. If your switch is located on the inside of your console, simply undo the three screws on the front of the system and turn on circuit breaker 3 as notated on the hose breaker system.
Open the Transformer Console
Once you’ve checked the breakers in the process of fixing the hose heating system, you’ll want to open the transformer console. From there, you should notice the solid-state relay on your screen. For things to be running smoothly, the input indicator and the solid-state relay indicator light should be on, which is the green light on the front of the box. If the indicator light on the controller says “out” and the indicator light is working, this would mean that it’s sending a direct signal to the controller notifying it to be on and that power should be moving through your hose. If not, it may be an issue with your transformer console and not your hose.
Digging Deeper: Assessing the Hose Heat System
If you discovered no apparent issues when troubleshooting your hose heating system’s equipment initially, it may be time to assess the continuity of the hose. This can include ensuring that the hose heat system is completing its circuit and that there is no break present. The following tools will be needed before evaluating your hose:
- Multimeter
- 5/16 Allen wrench
The multi-tester will be used in this instance to give you resistance, while the Allen wrench, a universal tool in PMC equipment, is utilized for disconnecting bullet connectors on the hose for testing purposes. Please keep in mind that you should completely shut off your system before proceeding. From there, the steps to troubleshoot the hose heat system go as follows:
- Disconnect the two black bullet connector cords from the hose
- Test the leads for continuity with your multimeter tool by connecting each lead and seeing if there is a circuit completing
- Starting at the whip (hose end) and working backward, check every 50-100 feet of hose to find where the problem is located
- Replace the section of hose that is causing the break
At a Jobsite and Need Assistance in Quickly Fixing a Hose Heating System? Try This Tip!
In some instances, it may not even be the hose that is affected, but the whip itself. That’s why we recommend checking the whip before deciding that the hose is your main issue. If the whip is your central problem, know that there is a quick fix to troubleshoot this issue and get on with your workday. To bypass the whip and that part of the heating, take the two bullet connectors that are coming out of the last section of the hose and attach them. From there, go back to your machine and check to make sure that there isn’t more than one break in the hose heating system. For cold weather conditions, it’s important to note that the first shot of foam will be cold. Since spray foam projects require warm material for a high-quality application, ensure that the initial shot is taken off target before completely applying a coat onto your desired surface. This can include spraying the cold foam onto a piece of cardboard or into a bag and repeating this process any time you set the hose down for an extended period.
Need Help Troubleshooting Hose Heat Systems? Contact Us Today
If you’re looking for further assistance when it comes to fixing hose heating systems and more, know that our team wants to do our part in providing definitive and comprehensive solutions for you. For more information, please contact our team of experts today, and we will be more than happy to assist you!
