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 |
Cimatized container |
Insulated tape |
Pipe insulation |
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