Description
OVERVIEW
Self-Regulating Ice Dam Heat Cable, 8 watts/ft, 120 volts – Sold by the foot. Minimum quantity is 50ft. Use this heat tape to prevent or control ice formations on roofs and in gutters. Can also be used to protect pipes from freezing. Sold by the foot.
PRODUCT DETAILS
PDF files with installation instruction.
BriskHeat Self Regulating Heat Cable Catalog [PDF]
BriskHeat Self Regulating Heat Cable Catalog [PDF]
INSTALLATION
PDF files with installation instruction.
BriskHeat Self Regulating Heat Cable Installation [PDF]
TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS
- Continuous maintenance temperature: 150°F (66°C) maximum
- Intermittent exposure temperature: 185°F (85°C) maximum; -20°F (-29°C) minimum
- 3, 5, 8, or 10 watts/ft (10, 16, 26, or 33 watts/m)
- Supply voltages: 110 – 120VAC or 208 – 277VAC
- Moisture, chemical, and flame resistant
- 16AWG bus wires
- Braid resistance:
- Tinned copper: 0.003 ohms/ft (0.009 ohms/m)
- Stainless steel: 0.125 ohms/ft (0.410 ohms/m)
- T-Rating**
- T6: 3, 5, and 8 watts/ft (10, 16, and 26 watts/m)
- T5: 10 watts/ft (33 watts/m)
- ** Electrical equipment T-rating codes define the maximum surface temperature that
equipment will reach. It is used in hazardous (classified) area applications.
Product Type | Description | Dimensions | Shipping weight per 100-feet |
Purpose |
SLCAB-BP | Tinned Copper Metal Braid with Thermoplastic Elastomer Overjacket | 0.3″ x 0.6″ (7mm x 15mm) |
9.6 lb. | For use in weak chemical environments (i.e. weak acids) |
Maximum Circuit Length in Feet per Circuit Breaker Size
Heat Cable Type | Circuit Breaker Size | Start-up Temperature | ||
50oF (10oC) | 0oF (-20oC) | -20oF (-29oC) | ||
SLCAB8120 | 15 amp 20 amp 30 amp 40 amp |
150 200 210 – |
95 125 190 210 |
85 100 170 210 |
Note: Special consideration must be given for the circuit breaker due to the high initial in-rush currents.