Easy Heat ADKS-1200 240' 1200 Watts 120 V Roof/Gutter Deicer Cable
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As Easy Heat is available in many lengths, the most straightforward way to identify the wattage of a cable is to know it uses 5 watts for every foot, so 240 feet would equal 5 watts X 120 feet In this case you can use the formula volts X amps equals watts (VA=W), so using a little algebra, if VA=W then A=W/V or A=1200 watts divided by 115 Volts equals A 43Amp circuit. Thus, even the longest cable they have uses no more than 10 strands. A 20 amp fuse or breaker would be adequate. The motor draws 43 Amps, so a 20 amp fuse is suitable.
Heat has not dropped, as far as I can tell. There are two shorter cables I have as well It seems to be 100 feet. There seems to be no difference in performance between the two. The winter of 2013/2014 in Minnesota was a tough one.
It does not lay flat enough to be used well since it does not lay A vehicle will damage the field if it's driven over.
If you go to Kim Komando's website, she advertised something about a fix.
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The installation process was very easy. A good price is offered for the product. In order to ensure your installation goes smoothly, here is what I can advise you 1) Make sure your configuration is planned out If you do this, you will ensure that you order the correct length and know how to proceed when the time comes for 2) Use a putty knife or something similar to not only lift the shingles for the clips, but also push the clips onto the shingles. If you do this, the tips of your fingers will not become raw by the time the install is complete. •3) Uncoil the cable by turning the coil with both hands and laying the cable flat. If you are unwinding the cable while holding it with one hand, do not unwind it at the same time. Before beginning the installation, you should stretch the cable out to make sure it doesn't get twisted (and to avoid.
My gutters on the south side of my house were blocked by giant ice dams since I live in Michigan. My walls would get wet when the ice melted, and the liquid would leak under the facia board. Soggy drywall and mold were growing inside our closet as a result of this condition. The cable I put on the roof has not caused me any problems since its installation. It is important that you carefully plan out the route to the end location on the roof on which you want to embark. In addition to running the cable along the roof, I also ran it through gutters. If you follow the instructions, you will need to purchase a single long cable, since it is not recommended to string You will need an extension cord if you need one for this project. Be sure to pick one that is specially designed for this task. It will create a path for melting snow to drain. Getting your house ready for sale is likely the most expensive thing you ever own, so it took me some time to do so. I suggest you give it a try!.
Snow has been falling a lot. The roof really melts when the roof is exposed to this. 240' is what I bought so that my skylights, vents, and gutters would be covered. I've been using this product for years and it works great! There used to be ice dams below all my skylights, vents, and the chimney before this was done. There will be no that the roof is clear, all melting water can run off the roof and out the gutters. It's important you know you will not clear your roof by doing this. prevents channels from becoming clogged so water can flow through them. In a few hours the sun will let the snow slide off your roof, but by itself it won't. Ice dams WILL NOT form when you use it! It was installed on my own (I work slowly) in less than an hour.
The fall is the time to set everything up. A great winter was had the first time. In the second year, it has not worked at all. It seems to be getting power from the plug. I just don't seem to be warming The fact that it only worked for one year after all the effort that went into setting it up is very disappointing. It is also not possible to replace it now that it is buried under a foot of snow and encrusted with ice. As well, the warranty is about to expire.
As of now, everything seems to be going well. It would be nice if there was a way to shorten the length, but you can't. Be sure to take into account the 2ft of rise and fall that your roof experiences along its Due to its power requirements, we had to hook it up to a dedicated circuit. I'm pleased to report that it works I recommend it!.
Last winter, during a major snow storm here in Bend, Oregon, we had a huge ice dam. Just recently, we experienced a snow event in November. The heated wires did have a small effect in comparison, but they worked well to keep ice from accumulating on the roof and inside the gutters. Installed in advance, and I'm very glad I did.
I would definitely recommend this product. There's just one thing left to do Mounting clips are provided in plenty. Puts up a little slower than one would like, but it is.
As opposed to one kw, the one we got uses about one kw. A 2Kw system. The program does what it is supposed to do, so that's good enough for me. During the winter, it melts snow and ice to make nice paths.
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