Hot Water System
4-8 weeks. Order before fall for pre-winter installation.
Optional hot water heating system for frozen ground and winter hydro excavation operations. Heats water to break through frost and frozen soil layers.
Heats water for winter excavation
Breaks through frozen ground quickly
Integrated into HX Series plumbing
Thermostatically controlled
Extends operating season into winter months
Ramvac HX Series operators in northern climates who need to excavate through frozen ground during winter months. Utility emergencies don't wait for spring, the hot water system lets you respond year-round.
Winter emergency utility repairs through frozen ground
Cold-climate utility locating and potholing
Frozen ground excavation for pipeline maintenance
Extending productive hydro excavation season by months
Thermostatically controlled hot water breaks through frozen soil layers that cold water bounces off. Integrated into the HX Series plumbing, not an aftermarket add-on with jury-rigged connections. Your crew excavates through frost and frozen ground at a productive rate instead of waiting for spring or reverting to mechanical methods.
Departments that have been shutting down hydro excavation during winter, or crews using mechanical breakers to get through frozen ground before excavating, a slower, more damaging approach.
If your region rarely experiences frozen ground, the cost of the heating system isn't justified. This is specifically for operations that deal with sustained freezing conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Hot Water System best suited for?
Ramvac HX Series operators in northern climates who need to excavate through frozen ground during winter months. Utility emergencies don't wait for spring, the hot water system lets you respond year-round.
What are the main applications for the Hot Water System?
The Hot Water System is ideal for: Winter emergency utility repairs through frozen ground; Cold-climate utility locating and potholing; Frozen ground excavation for pipeline maintenance; Extending productive hydro excavation season by months.
What sets the Hot Water System apart from other build components / options?
Thermostatically controlled hot water breaks through frozen soil layers that cold water bounces off. Integrated into the HX Series plumbing, not an aftermarket add-on with jury-rigged connections. Your crew excavates through frost and frozen ground at a productive rate instead of waiting for spring or reverting to mechanical methods.
When should I consider a different model instead of the Hot Water System?
If your region rarely experiences frozen ground, the cost of the heating system isn't justified. This is specifically for operations that deal with sustained freezing conditions.
What is the typical upgrade path from the Hot Water System?
Departments that have been shutting down hydro excavation during winter, or crews using mechanical breakers to get through frozen ground before excavating, a slower, more damaging approach.
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Interested in the Hot Water System?
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