Gutter Heat Tape Controller

This saves money as it only draws power when there s the potential of ice in the area.

Gutter heat tape controller.

The gc 1 uses microcontroller technology to reduce energy consumption by energizing the heating cable only when the appropriate temperature and moisture conditions occur. First check the gutters and clear them of any debris or blockage. Happybuy roof heat cable 126ft heat tape for roof and gutters 115 125v with thermostat gutter heater cable 18awg heat strips for roof self regulate ice dam prevention heat tape 40 to 105 4 7 out of 5 stars 8. Run the heat tape inside the gutter and then reinforce it with electrical tape.

These measure the temperature and moisture in the area. Check your attic to see where heat is escaping. The gc1 controller is designed to energize the heating cable only when moisture conditions exist and there is a risk of freezing. Installation can be reduced to a few simple steps.

The gc 1 heating cable controller has been designed and manufactured for the sole intended use of controlling heating cables in residential and commercial roof and gutter deicing applications. Finally attach the heat tape to the breaker box for power and you re all set for the winter. Helmet heat by gutter helmet is an exclusive self regulating heating cable designed to keep ice and snow from building up around the edges of your roof. How it works helmet heat reduces ice dams by melting snow before it has a chance to accumulate at your roof eaves and affect the flow of water through your gutters and downspouts.

A heat cable for gutters may have a series of sensors built into it. Difficult to rate the controller since it is intended to manage the de icing cable to avoid ice dams in gutters and roof in the winter i am counting on the system to eliminate leakage problems we have had due to ice dams and water backing up under the shingles. With these sensors in place the heat cable turns itself off and on as needed. This roof gutter deicing cable control automatically turns on when it senses moisture and temperatures below 39 2ºf.

If you have a significant amount of snow accumulating in your modern gutters above 4 inches you may want to take preventative measures and use a shovel to get rid of excess snow on your roof. This will safely hold the heat tape in place. It is used for a wide range of applications including pipe heat tracing freeze protection viscosity control temperature process maintenance roof and gutter and much more. You may need to add insulation or ventilate your attic to control the heat loss problem.