BriskHeat SpeedTrace Roof / Gutter Kit: Self-Regulating Heating Cables

from BriskHeat Corp

BriskHeat* SpeedTrace Roof & Gutter Kit: Self-Regulating Heating Cables FFRG15-100 FFRG15-50 FFRG15-75

Product Highlights.

  • Built for heating in extreme cold conditions down to: -40°F (-40°C).
  • Durable, industrial grade.
  • Ideal for snow melting and de-icing on roofs and in gutters and downspouts.
  • Grounded for safety.
  • Easy-to-install: pre-assembled with power cord and plug, roof clips.
  • Automatically adjusts heat output based on surface and ambient temperature.
  • No temperature controller is required.

Kits include:

  • SpeedTrace Heating Cable.
  • Downspout Hanger Brackets.
  • Roof Clips.
  • UV Resistant Cable Ties.

Additional items required, but not supplied:

  • RTV Sealant for Metal Roofs.
  • Nails or Screws for Shake or Shingle Roofs.

Specifications.

  • Supply voltage: 110-120VAC.
  • 5 watts/ft (16 watts/m) at 50°F (10°C).
  • 8 watts/ft (26 watts/m) at 32°F (0°C).
  • Maximum exposure temperature: 150°F (65°C).
  • Moisture and flame resistant thermoplastic elastomer outer jacket.
  • 16 AWG bus wires.
  • Pre-terminated 30” (76cm) long power cord with standard 3-prong (NEMA-5-15) plug.

Roof & Gutter Requirements.

Suitable For:

  • Standard pitched roofs with or without gutters.
  • Standard roofing materials including shingle, shake, rubber, tar, wood, metal and plastic roofs.
  • Gutters made from standard materials including metal and plastic.
  • Downspouts made from standard materials including metal and plastic.

Not Suitable For:

  • Flat roofs.
  • Slate, stone, ceramic, composite (tar and gravel) roofs.

Electrical Requirements.

  • SpeedTrace Roof and Gutter Kits require a GFCI 120 VAC outlet that is close to the cable starting point on the roof and protected from the weather.
  • Use of an extension cord is not recommended, but if an extension cord is needed, call your local electrical inspection agency for a recommendation on the proper outdoor-safe extension cable.

Ordering Information.

  • Roof & Gutter De-Icing Cable Selection.
  • Use the equation and table below to calculate the heating cable length required:.
  • Roof edge length (ft) x (feet of heating cable per foot of roof edge in table).
  • + Total gutter length (ft).
  • + Total downspout length (ft) +1 ft.
  • Total Heating Cable Length Required (If less than the SpeedTrace Roof and Gutter Kit lengths, round up to the nearest cable size.).

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