- Heating cables
A heating cable’s type predetermines its suitability for use in various applications.
- Heating residential and non-residential spaces
Usage in heating floors, where an ECOFLOOR P1P or MPSV and MADPSP heating mat (or cable) is placed into a concrete layer, laid upon a thermally insulating base. The thickness of the concrete layer may not be smaller than 4-5 cm. The larger this layer is, the more heat will accumulate in it instead of being immediately radiated.
Direct heating of ceramic floor tiling using ECOFLOOR LD or LDTS heating mats. Such heating is characterized by:
- low construction profile of the heating system (20 mm or less)
- the possibility of installation on existing tiling instead of removing that tiling before installation
- low heat inertia, which positively affects the system’s ability to be regulated
- Defreezing outdoor surfaces
To protect sidewalks, ECOFLOOR - MST and MDT mats, with a heating density of 250-300 W/m2 and with a protective screen allowing use in wet environments, are used. The special ETS thermostat used for regulation. This thermostat has probes that measure both temperature and humidity of sidewalks and of surfaces traveled by vehicles. When the temperature drops to the value set and water, ice, or snow is present, the system is brought into operation automatically.
- De-icing gutters and eaves troughs
ECOFLOOR MPSV and MADPSP cables with output of 15-35 W/m2 are used when de-icing gutters and eaves troughs. These cables are suitable for both metal and plastic gutters and eaves troughs, and for asphalt inter-roof gutters and eaves troughs. Here, the heating cable is attached via special plastic clips installed inside the gutters and eaves troughs. The ETS thermostat is used for regulation. This thermostat has probes that measure both temperature and humidity.
- Process heating - protection of pipes
The special PG cable is intended for these uses. It is furnished with a plug that can simply be plugged into a socket. The cable is equipped with its own miniature thermostat. A correctly installed cable works entirely automatically, with minimal energy consumption. Heating cables are best attached to pipes using aluminium tape. The piping must receive good insulation after the heating system is installed.