Why Choose the nVent HOFFMAN BPT14 Vortex Thermostat Kit?
The nVent HOFFMAN BPT14 is a purpose-designed Vortex cooler thermostat kit that controls the supply of compressed air according to the temperature inside an electrical enclosure. Designed for compatible nVent HOFFMAN BP and HT Vortex coolers, the kit combines a thermostat and brass solenoid valve to provide automatic, demand-based cooling rather than allowing compressed air to flow continuously.
When the enclosure temperature rises above the thermostat setting, the solenoid valve opens to supply compressed air to the Vortex cooler. Once cooling is no longer required, the valve closes and restricts the air supply. This thermostatically controlled operation can significantly reduce unnecessary compressed-air consumption, helping lower operating costs in applications where enclosure heat loads fluctuate.
The BPT14 operates at 240 V AC, 50 Hz and is factory set to 35 °C, with the thermostat adjustable to suit the required enclosure temperature. It mounts through a 22 mm diameter hole in the enclosure wall or can be installed using the supplied internal mounting bracket, and is designed for BP/HT 4 × 08 and 4 × 15 Vortex coolers.
Key Advantages
- Provides automatic temperature control for compatible Vortex coolers.
- Limits compressed-air flow so that cooling operates only when required.
- Helps reduce compressed-air consumption and operating costs.
- 35 °C factory thermostat setting can be adjusted to suit the application.
- Suitable for applications with fluctuating enclosure heat loads.
- Flexible installation through the enclosure wall or on the supplied internal bracket.
- Supplied as a complete kit with thermostat, mounting bracket and brass solenoid valve.
Key Features
- nVent HOFFMAN BPT Vortex thermostat kit.
- Designed for BP/HT 4 × 08 and 4 × 15 Vortex coolers.
- 240 V AC, 50 Hz operating voltage.
- Thermostat factory set to 35 °C.
- Adjustable thermostat for customised enclosure temperature control.
- 22 mm diameter mounting hole.
- Thermostat can be mounted through the enclosure wall or internally using a bracket.
- Brass solenoid valve controls compressed-air supply to the Vortex cooler.
- Demand-based operation helps conserve compressed air.
Efficient Temperature Control for Vortex Cooling Systems
Vortex coolers use compressed air to provide reliable enclosure cooling without refrigerants or moving parts within the cooling mechanism. Because generating compressed air carries an operating cost, continuously supplying air when cooling is unnecessary can reduce overall system efficiency. The nVent HOFFMAN BPT14 addresses this by controlling the compressed-air supply according to enclosure temperature.
The thermostat operates the solenoid valve so that compressed air reaches the Vortex cooler only when cooling is required. This makes the BPT14 particularly useful where heat loads vary during machine operation and a continuous cooling purge is unnecessary, providing a simple method of improving the efficiency of compatible enclosure cooling installations.
Typical Applications
- Electrical control panel cooling systems.
- Industrial automation enclosures.
- PLC and electronic equipment cabinets.
- Machine control enclosures.
- Temperature-controlled Vortex cooling installations.
- Applications with fluctuating enclosure heat loads.
- Industrial installations using compatible nVent HOFFMAN BP and HT Vortex coolers.
