Has your heater cartridge malfunctioned? Here, we list a few of the most frequent causes of this and provide a number of pro tips for avoiding heater failure in the future.
Three Frequent Causes of Cartridge Heater Failure
1.The wrong size was chosen for the application.
If the size doesn’t fit your appliance, the heater's internal temperature will increase. Over time, this might cause the wires to break and the heater to stop working.
2.Moisture and impurities in the surrounding air
The heater's performance can be significantly impacted by moisture and impurities in the air, which frequently result in a short circuit and eventually lead to failure.
3.High heat and excessive movement damage
Both excessive movement and the outside temperature can harm cartridge heaters. When mounting heaters onto moving machinery, leads should be secured in place and should have a proper level of insulation to prevent this damage from eventually leading to failure.
