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Heating Flamable Material
If an open 55 Gallon drum is considered a vapor source and requires Class 1 Division 1 equipment, what options are available for heating this material? I have an electic band heater rated Class 1 Division 2. Ideally, I'd like to be able to control the temperature during our process while...- ZachE
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Class / Division Clarification needed
So, In general Division 1 ignition sources have extra explosion proof measures than Division 2 sources? Or are they equally explosion proof, but the presence of a heating element (higher max surface temp) catergorizes my device as Division 2?- ZachE
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Class / Division Clarification needed
With regards to hazardous area Class 1 Division 1 and Class 1 Division 2, I could use some clarification. I understand that the areas are classified based on the liklihood of a hazardous environment and I understand how the areas are determined to be the appropriate Class / Divison. I am...- ZachE
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