Tuff Cable Roof Deicing FAQ...
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| Question 3 | Are your roof deicing systems manually or automatically activated? | |
| Question 4 | What are the power requirements for your systems? |
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What is Tuff Cable? Tuff Cable is a resistance heating wire that is very durable, 10 gauge coated copper cable that is chemical resistant and comes with footage marks on the wire. The Tuff Cable has been engineered to work as a low-voltage system. |
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How Does Tuff Cable work on a Metal Roof applications? The Tuff Cable Heat Sink kits for roof deicing are designed to be installed under metal roof, valley metal and flashing. Tuff Cable must always be imbedded completely in a Heat Sink Board and mortar bed regardless of which roof covering is going over it. |
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Are your roof deicing systems manually or automatically activated? Roof deicing systems can be activated with an aerial mounted automatic moisture and temperature senor, temperature sensor, gutter-mounted switch, or manual 12 hour timer. |
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What are the power requirements for your systems? The power requirements vary from system to system. Generally Tuff Cable heating systems require a 120 volt supply, single pole, 20 amp breaker for areas 40 sq. ft. or less. For areas 40 sq. ft. to 125 sq. ft. requires 240 volt supply, double pole, 20 amp breaker, and areas 125 sq. ft. to 280 sq. ft. requires 240 volt supply, double pole, 30 amp breaker. |
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Do you carry Gutter Heating Cables? Our gutter heating cables are the ideal solutions for preventing dangerous and damaging snow and ice forming. It is recommended that gutter melting cables be used in conjunction with our roof systems. Our cable systems are also activated by automatic sensors that sit in the gutter. And conserve energy by only turning on when necessary. |
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Who installs your systems? All of our systems come with complete installation manuals and a DVD and can be installed by any electrician, roofing contractor, or experienced “do-it-yourselfer.” An electrician is needed to supply the necessary power to the Control Box. |
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How long is the warranty? Tuff Cable comes with an industry leading, 25-year manufacturer’s warranty. |
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Is Tuff Cable approved for roof applications? Tuff Cable is ETL Listed for the United States and Canada and conforms to UL Standard 1693. Heatizon Systems Roof Snow and Ice Melt products are the only products available today that are listed for under-roof applications. |
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How long has Tuff Cable been in use? Tuff Cable was first used over 28 years ago. Since 1979 the Tuff Cable systems have been sold worldwide and are still in operation. |
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