Electric snowmelt systems are composed of three basic components: heating cable, a control unit and an activation device.
The heating cable is built to withstand harsh conditions to … See more

Operating costs vary by region, energy source (electric, gas, propane, etc.) used and costs associated. The American Society of Heating, … See more

There are a number of activation devices used for snow melting applications. Some activators are a simple manual timer that activate the system to … See more

Retrofit installations are possible with electric systems by cutting grooves 11⁄4" to 11⁄2" deep and between 1/4" and 3/8" wide into the asphalt or concrete, inserting the cables and sealing … See more

The heating element in a hydronic system is a closed-loop tubing or modular thermapanel system made of a flexible polymer or synthetic rubber that circulates a mixture of hot water … See more

The installation of snow melt systems is accomplished during construction of the walkway or roadway with the spacing of the cables or tubing or the layout of the modular thermapanel rows based on the system design.
There should be a … See more

Within the past few years, heated snow melting mats have become available to retail consumers. These plug into a water-resistant electrical … See more