Oil-based PROCOTE (micronutrients) must be heated to 70°F before use. It takes approximately 24 hours to increase the temperature by 5 degrees.

Water-based PROCOTE (biostimulant) does not require heating.

Temperature management will help:

  • Product consistency
  • Flowability
  • Tote clean out

Procote MUST be brought to at least 70°F BEFORE agitation or pumping can begin.

  • Cold weather, even cool overnight temperatures can impact product flowability
  • The totes contain 1000L / 264 gallons of product, so plan ahead as it may take a couple of days to bring the ENTIRE tote up to temperature
  • The use of heat blankets or heated rooms may be necessary to facilitate the warming of a Procote tote
  • Check the temperature of the tote. Agitate and check if the temperature has acclimated to 70°F
  • You may find that the center of the tote has not fully warmed. If this is the case, repeat with more heat until the entire tote is brought to 70°F
  • In extreme temperature conditions, a heated shed may be necessary to maintain optimum operating conditions
  • If using a heated storage unit, acclimatize Procote for a minimum of 36 hours in this controlled environment
  • Supplemental heat blankets may be beneficial to aid in the heating process

Heating Equipment

  • Use a thermostatic-controlled blanket to keep at constant temperature.
  • The use of an insulated and heated building/shed is recommended in extreme temperature conditions. 
  • Heat trace tape is needed on the output line to keep the product at a constant temperature.
  • Insulation should be applied to plumbing with heat trace tape.

Heating blanket

procote heating blanket

Cimatized container

procote climatized container

Insulated tape

procote insulated tape

Pipe insulation

procoe pipe insulation