Guidelines for Applicators: HEAT

Oil-based PROCOTE (micronutrients) must be heated to 20°C 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 20°C 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 20°C
• 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 20°C
• 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.