Where do you put heat cables?

The rule of thumb is that heat cable should go about 6 inches beyond the location of the exterior wall below. For example, if your eaves are 12” deep, you will want the heat cable pattern 18” up the roof. 5. If you have a valley, run the cable a minimum of 6 feet up and back down the valley.

How hot does easy heat cable get?

The Easy Heat Freeze Free cable is available with a power density of 3 Watts per foot. This power is specified at a surrounding temperature of 50oF (10oC).

How does Easy heat cable work?

EASYHEAT® AHB pipe heating cable (pipe trace) stops ice before it starts. This traditional resistance cable produces a fixed amount of heat based on the electrical line feed. It comes with a built-in thermostat that switches the electricity on and off, based on the temperature.

What do you need to know about PSR heating cable?

General Information • PSR heating cable may be used to help prevent water pipes from freezing or to help prevent the formation of ice dams on roofs. • PSR heating cable is suitable for use on metal and plastic pipes (such as PVC or polybutylene) but not on flexible vinyl tubing (such as garden hose).

Can a PSR pipe be used on a PVC roof?

• PSR heating cable may be used to help prevent water pipes from freezing or to help prevent the formation of ice dams on roofs. • PSR heating cable is suitable for use on metal and plastic pipes (such as PVC or polybutylene) but not on flexible vinyl tubing (such as garden hose).

How does a PSR pipe and roof deicing work?

• PSR heating cable is a self-regulating heating cable designed to change its heat output as the surrounding temperature changes. As the surrounding temperature increases, the output of the PSR cable decreases. • PSR heating cables feature a pilot light in the plug (120V models only) to indicate when power is applied to the cable.

How do you tie a heating cable to a pipe?

Wrap EasyHeat HCA (optional Application Tape) or nylon cable ties at 6″ (15.24 cm) intervals to secure the heating cable to the pipe. • If the heating cable is the same length as the pipe, run it straight along the bottom of the pipe. If two cables are required, position them in the 4 and 8 o’clock positions.