- Overview
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ProMelt electric radiant snow melting cables are the most versatile and lowest cost option for snow melting installation any size, any shape - quickly providing electrically heated walkways and driveways. Cables are ideal for steps, curved or angled areas. Cables can be used for simple rectangular areas too, but mats install faster and easier in those situations.
Environmentally friendly snow and ice removal in the worst conditions is possible without using salt or hazardous chemicals. ProMelt provides energy efficiency and easy installation.
ProMelt heated snow melting cables are manufactured in the USA by SunTouch Watts Radiant (pioneers of indoor radiant heat). You choose your configuration and secure to rebar/mesh or using our Cable Strap on a base surface; maintaining proper and consistent spacing of cables is your job. Larger spacing means less heat but more coverage per cable.See Chart
Cables cost 10-15% less than mats and give you layout and heat output options since you control the spacing and determine the layout. Consider ProMelt Mats for a quicker and easier installation (the spacing is already done for you) for just a few dollars more.
ProMelt is an effective, reliable and invisible snow melting system that will serve you for many years. Projects of 350 SF or less require cables and a snow sensor-controller and are very affordable and convenient.
ProMelt Snow Melting Benefits:
- ProMelt cables provide versatility and allow you to control the Watts per Sq Foot between 38 and 50.
- Automatically activates only when needed means your driveway and sidewalks stay clear and you never forget to turn the system off.
- No plowing or scraping means your walkway and driveway look better and last longer
- Maintenance Free permanent installation. Not like Hydronic systems (water) with pumps, boilers, etc
- Increase safety and reduce liability with ProMelt
- No hazardous chemicals to damage your landscaping or the environment
- No waiting for the plow or shovel to arrive - Dependable automatic snow sensor once moisture and temperature conditions are met activates ProMelt.
- Save Money - Eliminate snow removal labor costs
- The best construction using premium materials means ProMelt is built to last
- Increase the value of your home with an automatic ProMelt System
- Product Details
ProMelt Cables provide the most flexible and low cost installation than any snow melting system in 3 easy steps once you have read all instructions, planned the electrical details, and prepared your jobsite:
- Determine cable spacing and layout we suggest using a spacer like a piece of wood
- Unwind cable(s) to fit any shape area and around obstacles or up steps
- Secure the cable onto the prepared base surface using CableStrap or cable ties to wire mesh/rebar
The ProMelt radiant heating cables are built tough for Permanent installation within virtually any surface to provide efficient melting of snow and ice automatically. They must be completely embedded and at least 1.25 inches below the top of the new layer.
- New Concrete Surfaces install in top 2 inches secured to rebar or wire mesh on supports/chairs
- New Asphalt on top of base layer. ProMelt's polyurethane outer insulation layer withstands 300 Degrees F
- Pavers or brick set in compacted sand beds or in mortar
- Stone or tile set in thickset mortar. Building Code requires all outdoor systems to be 1.25 inches below the top of the new surface
- Not for use in gravel or dirt - must be embedded as described above
Width of heating area Feet Variable - you determine layout width, length, shape Length of heating area Feet Variable - you determine layout width, length, shape Heated Area 20 SF (Sq. Ft. Square Feet) Length of heating area inches 936" in. Inches Cable Size 1 Length of Heating cable 78' Ft. Feet Custom Mat Options None. Standard lengths only. No customization Safety Listed in USA & Canada : UL 1693 & CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 130-03 UL (Underwriters Laboratory) File No. E18'5'8'66 Packaging Easy Open Cardboard - no frustration. Easy to dispense cable from spool Color Orange Heating Wire-Black power lead Made In USA Made in USA - How to Install
ProMelt Cable Instruction Manual /media/SunTouch-ProMelt-Snow-Melting-Mat-Cable-Installation-Manual-Current-WYF.pdf Passes Impact Testing (CSA-130 impact rating) Yes. Exceeds the required rating Maximum Circuit Load 30 or 50 Amps @ 240v, depending on controls chosen Maximum Circuit Overload Protection 70 A Breaker. GFCI Protection Required (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) Required for each circuit @ Panel Recommended Insulation Resistance test by Electrician Use a Megohmeter - see manual Circuit Breaker & supply wire Recommended (must follow local codes) Consult and follow code Electrical Box Size (Where Mats connect to Thermostat) Suitable outdoor junction boxes as needed Heating Elements (Dual Wire) Low Oxygen copper or nickel-copper Heating Wire Insulation wire construction ETFE Fluoropolymer, Braided copper ground plane, Foil shield and Outside polyurethane jacket Full Length End-to-End ground wire Yes. Braided copper ground plane Repairable Heating Wire Yes, Wire can be repaired. Repair kits and assistance available. National Electric Code reference ANSI/NFPA 70 especially Article 426. Plus any local code requirements Canadian Electric Code reference Section 62 (CEC) Part I. Plus any local code requirements Skill Level : D-I-Y Simple for Install, PRO for Electric Installation only by qualified persons. Electrician recommended for wiring. Read More Spacing of attachment to Mesh/Rebar or surface Every 24" using cable ties (no metal) Distance from Edges of Concrete/Asphalt Minimum 6" from edge of slab or 12" for asphalt without a curb Minimum Depth outdoors 1.50" inches below top of heated surface-completely covered Recommeded Method & Depth for Slab Use Chairs/dobies so rebar/Mesh ProMelt is attached to is in top 2" of slab Recommeded Method & Depth for Asphalt Attach ProMelt over cooled asphalt base layer- Cover with hand shoveled final asphalt layer min 1.5" thick-DO NOT DRIVE machines on exposed ProMelt. Roll with small roller or compactor. Recommeded Method & Depth for Pavers in sand Minimum 1.5" sand over cables, max paver thickness of 2.50" Recommeded Method & Depth for Pavers in Concrete Maximum 2.50" total thickness over cables Recommeded Method & Depth for Tile/Stone See manual and TCNA guidelines Suitable Installation surfaces/Materials : Only Embedded in Concrete, Asphalt, Pavers in sand or concrete, Thickset mortar on slab Do Not Install in other surfaces Not in Dirt, gravel, walls, etc. ONLY approved installations Maximum exposure temperature 285ﾰF (140ﾰC) Short-term max. for asphalt covering Minimum Installation Temperature 40ﾰF (4.5ﾰC) Installation Layout Map customized for my project Yes - Available on request Insulation Recommended No Insulation. Vehicular traffic can compress insulation causing problems. Outdoor Installation Only Outdoor Snow Melting or Heating Application only. Cut Warning No. Never cut the heating elements to shorten Minimum Bend Radius 1 inch - Specifications
Voltage 208 VAC How to choose 120 or 240 Volt Same Energy efficiency & same Watts/SF. More Sq Footage per circuit with 240v Amp Draw (this Mat) 4.8 Watts Per SF 50 Watts per Sq Foot Wattage : total watts for this mat 3900 watts Heat Output BTUs per SF 44 BTU per Sq Ft/Hour Heating Power : Total BTU's 3432 BTU total Manufacturer Watts Radiant Brands SunTouch Floor Warming Power Lead Type Armored, NEC color code, Single point connection at 1 corner of mat. No return wire like inferior products Power Lead Length 20 Feet Power Lead Wire Gauge (varies by heated area) 14 AWG Warranty from Manufacturer 25' Year backed by 140 year old USA Manufacturer Product Thickness Yes. Verified by Independent Testing Laboratory as ultra low. REET test Heating Wire Spacing within Mat 3" - 3.5" - 4" on center Weight 3.0000 Ohms Reading (resistance value) for Wht/Blk or Blue/Blk wires 36 - 46 ohms ZERO* EMF (Electro Magnetic Field) Tested (virtually zero-true 0 impossible) Yes. Verified by Independent Testing Laboratory as ultra low. REET test Controls/Thermostat is required for operation Automated Snow Sensing Controller recommeded for safety and lower energy use Spacing between runs 1 0 Spacing between runs 2 0 Spacing between runs 3 0 Spacing between runs (inches) Heated SF Watts Per SF BTUs/SF/Hr 3 25 50 170 3.5 29.5 44 150 4 29.5 44 150 - Reviews
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