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BriskHeat Self-Regulating Heat Cable – 120 Volt, 8 watt per foot

$5.95

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]

 

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.

Additional information

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