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How It Works
At a Glance:
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The Heat
Cable
Heating cable is laid down prior to the concrete or asphalt
pour.
The leading heat cable,
ClearZone,
is available pre-spaced and woven into mats (pictured
above),
facilitating quick, easy installation. The durable cable can be
installed in concrete, asphalt, mortar bed, pavers, and thinset.
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The
Controller
The master control unit powers the cable, heating
the element underneath
the concrete, which distributes heat evenly to the surrounding
medium, effectively melting snow and ice.
The snowmelt system's master control unit (pictured) features a
rugged design, easy-to-use interface and is UL
listed, ensuring safe operation and reliable,
maintenance-free performance.
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The Sensor (Activation Device)
An activation device such as an aerial or pavement mounted
snow
sensor provides automated snow removal. When
temperatures are just right and precipitation is detected, the
sensor triggers the control unit, which then sends power to the
heat cable resulting in a clear, heated driveway.
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A Closer Look at the Components of Electric Snow Melting Systems:
Heat Cable -
Heat cable for snow melting systems is installed at 4-inch spacings for
concrete and asphalt retrofit applications and is kept
within 2-inches of the surface for maximum performance.
Unlike most radiant heating cable that will melt due to the extreme heat of new-pour asphalt,
Warmzone offers rugged heat cable that is capable of
withstanding the extreme temperatures of new asphalt, making
Warmzone radiant heat solutions popular among contractors
and construction professionals.
Several types of heating cables are available for radiant
snow melting and floor warming systems.
ClearZone heat cable
is the proven workhorse and is available in pre-spaced mats or individual cable length.
The mats feature cable pre-woven into an existing mat that can be
conveniently rolled out for quick installation. Designed to provide reliable, maintenance-free snow
melting performance during harsh winter conditions, the
ClearZone
cable is one of the most popular electric driveway heating
and snow melting systems available.
While ClearZone heat cable is typically used for
new heated driveways and sidewalks, existing concrete and asphalt
surfaces can also be retrofitted with ClearZone radiant heat cable.
Using saw-cut grooves, the cable is embedded securely in the pavement and covered
with a strong, protective sealant, resulting in efficient
radiant snow melting for years to come.
Master Control Unit - The master
control unit fills
the need for a maintenance-free, UL listed snowmelt system
for home and business owners. The control unit features
manual override capability and energy-efficient,
under-pavement heating to safely and effectively provide
reliable snow and ice melting for sidewalks, driveways and
other outdoor applications.
The design of the control box is extremely robust for any weather situation
and is very rugged and easy to use. It is the only control unit of its kind that is UL
listed for use in residential areas, which means the control system has passed the rigorous demands required to
achieve the industry's highest standards of safety. Being UL listed ensures that your home's fire insurance policy
will not be voided by installing the snowmelt system. The advanced
design, circuitry and durability of the control unit ensures safe, accurate, and
efficient performance.
 Activation Device -
Most electric heated driveways require no maintenance and are fully automated. An outdoor snow sensor is connected to the master control unit
and automatically activates the heated driveway snowmelt system when the sensor plate detects precipitation and
temperatures are below 38 degrees Fahrenheit. (The sensor must be installed in an area where it is exposed
entirely to the elements.)
Depending on your needs, you can choose the activation
device that is best for your electric radiant heating
system: An aerial-mounted snow switch, a snow switch mounted
directly into the pavement, or a simple 12-hour timer.
Our radiant heat experts are happy to work
with you in selecting the activation device that is best for
your radiant snow melt system. Browse our web site for
additional information or call us today at
(888-488-9276).
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