SNOW/ICE MELTING

Alcatel cables can be tailored to follow contours of curves and around objects. Care should be exercised with regard to expansion joints. All joints should be bridged beneath the slab so expansion joint movement does not damage the cable. Alcatel cables can be tailored to any configuration.

Selection of snow melting cable is accomplished by determining the size of the area to be heated and the voltage required.

To determine proper cable:

Determine size of area. For complete snow/ice melting. Length times width. For tire tracks only, allow two foot width times length of drive. For sidewalks, steps and porches, length times width. A drawing is required to scale for final estimate.

CONTROLS

Automatic control operates more efficiently than manual controls for Alcatel cables. Moisture and temperature sensors can be mounted in the concrete or above the pavement surface.

When sleet, snow or freezing rain is present, power is applied to the heating cables. The cable will operate until the sensor is satisfied that precipitation or freezing conditions has passed through the area.

We offer a manual override system. This feature is used to remove snow that is tracked onto the pavement after the sensor has been satisified.

Custom control panels are available for large projects.

Sensors are available for driveways and sidewalks.

DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

What voltages are available

How many steps are there?

Is there a landing?

We require a scale drawing of the area to be heated in relation to the house and garage.

UNNECESSARY MATERIALS

Rock Salt

Snow Shovel

Ice Scraper

Snow Blower

Pain medicine for your back

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