Hemstedt Heating Products

Here at Cross Electrical (Nottingham) Ltd, we are pleased to say that we are a recognised distributor of specified Hemstedt heating products for use in domestic application purposes across the United Kingdom. Forming a partnership with the leader in the European temperature control industry is very exciting to us as we have a large amount of clientele that will benefit greatly from the products in the Hemstedt range.

For over 40 years, Hemstedt have been manufacturing temperature control and heating cables products and they are recognised for their ability to deliver innovative solutions at the highest of technical standards. Not only do they meet the frequent demands of the marketplace, they also provide fresh new products and launch pioneering original solutions for heating on a regular basis.

Cross Electrical will work closely with Hemstedt and because of this will be able to supply and install full ranges of highly developed heating products across the nation.

The majority of products that Hemstedt manufacture are protected by international patents which ensure a continuous level of high standards, and allows their products to offer outstanding levels of reliability and performance. Not only that but the heating products are also perfectly suited to be used in green energy homes, cold stores and lots of other commercial purposes, all which can be installed within a short turnaround time.

If you are interested in how our Hemstedt Heating Products could aid you in your project or would like any other information,  please give Cross Electrical a call on 0115 937 5121 or email us on heat@cross-electrical.co.uk where a member of staff will be only too pleased to help you.

How to keep your home warm without putting a strain on the heating bills

As the winter sets in its going to get colder which often means turning up the heating and increasing the cost it takes to warm the home. With these handy tips you should be able to keep your home warmer without having to keep turning up the thermostat.

Use the sun

The sun provides warmth for free so you should take advantage of it and open up your curtains and shades during the day to absorb that free energy, but remember to close them up as soon as the sun starts to set to keep the warmth that you have accumulated during the day inside the home. Investing in thick curtains for the winter will make a significant difference in the amount of heat they can keep in compared to thinner ones.

Apply weatherstripping

Adding weatherstripping to your windows and doors is a great way to block out drafts. It is pretty much invisible to the eye and a cheaper alternative to replacing your windows and doors.

Seal unused rooms

Those rarely used areas of the house such as the guest room are wasting valuable heat, seal any vents that in the room and if possible keep the door shut to contain the warmth in the house.

Move your furniture around

Large pieces of furniture such as sofas that are positioned in front of radiators will be absorbing some of the heat that they are giving to the room.  Move furniture around to give more space between them and the radiators to allow the warm air to circulate the room easier. 

Only turn the heating up a fraction

Returning to cool home can tempt people to turn their thermostat all the way up to warm the home quicker. This is not the case it will only overwork your heater as it tries to reach the high temperature. If it does need to be turned up a little, only turn it up a little.

Invest in a rug for wooden floors

Wooden floors can let a lot of heat just escape right through them, by adding a large rug to the floor you will create an insulated layer to trap heat in and at the same time provide a cosy area for your feet.

On overview of the benefits of using our road and ramp heating technologies

Winter time as most of you, I’m sure will know brings along the cold with it and with that more often than not snow and ice will follow. At this time of year the weather conditions can cause accessibility issues for both pedestrians and vehicles on roads, ramps, footpaths, stairways and more importantly emergency stairways and exits.

Because of this, cross electrical offers a varied range of ice & snow melting systems to melt the snow and prevent the ice from forming, helping to minimise the risk of any potential accidents.

Our solutions are made up of integrated heating elements and control units which are designed to be robust, reliable and rugged so they are able to endure the toughest condition and they can all be designed to meet any special application requirements.

However complex the area is we can get it heated.

Our snow melting systems are versatile in both design and installation and energy efficiency is paramount when it comes to the design features of our systems. This is why all of ours come with bespoke temperature control panels that incorporate electronic motors that have remote sensors mounted in the surface of the outdoor area to achieve maximum energy saving.

Whether the heating cables will need to be embedded in concrete installed directly under asphalt or integrated in to steps or stairways our products will provide lasting durability of service for any application.

If you are in need of road and ramp heating solutions or would like any other information, please give Cross Electrical a call on 0115 937 5121 or email us on heat@cross-electrical.co.uk where a member of staff will be only too pleased to help you.

Self-Regulating Heating Cables - What are they and why do you want them?

Self-regulating heating cables are cables that have a resistance that changes with the temperature; they have a low resistance for any temperature that is below the cable set point and a high resistance for any temperature that are above the cable set point. When set point for the cable temperature is reached the resistance heightens and no further heat is supplied, meaning that only where heat is needed along the length of the cable is where the heat is supplied.

When the weather starts to turn cold, and freezing conditions set in, it can cause pipes to burst and in turn causes damage to the pipe work and to the property because of the water leakage. Cross Electricals trace heating freeze protection heating cable systems works to avoid this winter hazard and will prevent pipes from freezing.

In especially cold conditions, thermal insulation can’t fully protect pipes from freezing alone and brutal weather might also cause fuel lines to clog.  

Raychem frost protection systems safeguard water pipes, fire mains, sprinkler systems and fuel oil lines from frost in severe winter conditions.

Cross Electricals trace heating freeze protection heating cable systems safeguard, water pipes, Building services pipework, Fire mains & hoses, Fire Sprinkler pipework, Fuel oil pipework, tanks and vessels.

Pipework fitted with trace heating cables and thermal insulation will retain the heat output of the cables and provide an effective barrier against freezing temperatures.

Exclusive UK Distributer for Hemstedt

Here at Cross Electrical (Nottingham) we are happy to say we are the exclusive distributer for Hemstedt products in the UK, a leader in the European temperature control industry.

Winners of multiple awards and with the majority of their heating products they manufacture being protected by international patents, you can expect a continuously high standard.

Starting in 1974, Dieter and Silvi Hemstedt set out with their goal of providing specialised, high quality heating cables and that’s exactly what they achieved. 4 years later and they have over 20 employees and were rapidly growing in size, along with their product range which now included cold storage technology.

As more and more customers started requesting specialised solutions from Hemstedt that they were able to accommodate for swiftly and precisely, Hemstedts reputation quickly became known across the world.

Now with over 60 employees working on a space of 17,500 Sq m in production and development, the company now primarily manufacture energy-efficient heating systems that make contribute significantly to creating carbon-neutral and climate positive solutions.

And for this they have been awarded Top-Innovator 2008 and 2015 by Top 100, The German industry-price award in 2014 and 2016 for resource-saving green products and the Querdenker award for unconventional and innovative ideas in 2015.

By working closely with Hemstedt, Cross Electrical is able to supply and install a full range of advanced heating products nationwide.