- Overview
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ProMelt electric radiant snow melting mats install easily and quickly providing electrically heated driveways and walkways. Energy efficient and environmentally friendly snow and ice removal in the worst conditions is possible without using nasty chemicals or corrosive salt.
ProMelt heated snow melting mats are manufactured in the USA by SunTouch Watts Radiant (pioneers of indoor radiant heat) using superior quality snow melting cable attached to a reinforced tape grid simplifying installation while maintaining optimum spacing of cables. Plus, you can free the cable from the mat to fill in or fit steps, curved or angled spaces as needed.
ProMelt is an effective, reliable and invisible snow melting system that will serve you for many years. Typical projects of 300 SF or less simply require mats and a snow sensor-controller and are very affordable and convenient.
ProMelt Snow Melting Benefits:
- ProMelt mats install quicker and easier than cable systems with no spacing errors.
- Automatically activates only when needed means your driveway and sidewalks stay clear and you never forget to turn the system off.
- No plowing or scraping means your walkway and driveway look better and last longer.
- Maintenance Free permanent installation. Not like Hydronic systems (water) with pumps, boilers, etc
- Increase safety and reduce liability with ProMelt.
- No hazardous chemicals to damage your landscaping or the environment.
- No waiting for the plow or shovel to arrive - Dependable automatic snow sensor once moisture and temperature conditions are met activates ProMelt.
- Save Money - Eliminate snow removal labor costs.
- The best construction using premium materials means ProMelt is built to last.
- Increase the value of your home with an automatic ProMelt System.
- Product Details
ProMelt Mats install faster and easier than any snow melting system in 3 easy steps once you have read all instructions, planned the electrical details, designed a layout and prepared your jobsite:
- Roll out the mats onto prepared base surface or wire mesh/rebar
- Make turns by cutting tape and fitting mat to any shape area and around obstacles or up steps
- Secure to base or mesh using mat tape, nails or zip ties
The ProMelt radiant heating mats are built tough for Permanent installation within virtually any surface to provide efficient melting of snow and ice automatically. They must be completely embedded and at least 1.25 inches below the top of the new layer.
- New Concrete Surfaces install in top 2 inches secured to rebar or wire mesh on supports/chairs
- New Asphalt on top of base layer. ProMelt's polyurethane outer insulation layer withstands 300 Degrees F
- Pavers or brick set in compacted sand beds or in mortar
- Stone or tile set in thickset mortar. Building Code requires all outdoor systems to be 1.25 inches below the top of the new surface
- Not for use in gravel or dirt - must be embedded as described above
Warranty from Manufacturer 10 Year backed by USA Manufacturer since 1873 Amp Draw 12.7 Heating Wire construction ETFE Fluoropolymer, Braided copper ground plane, Foil shield and Outside polyurethane jacket Heated Area 40 SF (Sq. Ft. Square Feet) Wattage : Total watts 1520 watts Size in Inches 24" x 240" (24x240 inches) Size in Feet 2' x 20' (2x20 feet) Size in Meters 0.61m x 6.1m (0.61x6.1 meters) Installation Style Open Mat. Heating wire secured with tape. Safety Listing ETL Listed for U.S. and Canada under UL (Underwriters Laboratory) 515, IEEE 515.1, and CAN/USA C22.2 No. 130-03 : Listing file number: 3151992 Canadian Electric Code reference Section 62 (CEC) Part I. Plus any local code requirements National Electric Code reference ANSI/NFPA 70 especially Article 426. Plus any local code requirements Repairable Heating Wire Yes, Wire can be repaired. Repair kits and assistance available. Color Orange Heating Wire-Black power lead Made In USA Made in USA - How to Install
Instruction Manual Promelt SM3812002024 Mat 120V 2x20ft 12.7A Installation Manual Skill Level : D-I-Y Simple for Install, PRO for Electric Installation only by qualified persons. Electrician recommended for wiring. Read More GFEP / GFCI Protection Required (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) Required for each circuit @ Panel Maximum Circuit Load 30 or 50 Amps @ 240v, depending on controls chosen Maximum Circuit Overload Protection 70 A Breaker. Recommended Insulation Resistance test by Electrician Use a Megohmeter - see manual Electrical Box Size (Where Mats connect to Thermostat) Suitable outdoor junction boxes as needed Heating Elements (Dual Wire) Low Oxygen copper or nickel-copper Full Length End-to-End ground wire Yes. Braided copper ground plane Spacing of attachment to Mesh/Rebar or surface Every 24" using plastic ties (no metal) for mesh, or nail through tape for surface Distance from Edges of Concrete/Asphalt Minimum 6" from edge of slab or 12" for asphalt without a curb Minimum Depth 1.50" inches below top of heated surface-completely covered : See Installation Manual Recommended Method and Depth for Slab Use Chairs/dobies so rebar/Mesh ProMelt is attached to is in top 2" of slab - See Installation Manual. Recommended Method and Depth for Asphalt Attach ProMelt over cooled asphalt base layer- Cover with hand shoveled final asphalt layer min 1.5 inch thick-DO NOT DRIVE machines on exposed ProMelt. Roll with small roller or compactor. - See Installation Manual Recommended Method and Depth for Pavers in sand Minimum 1.5 inches sand over cables, max paver thickness of 2.50 inches - See Installation Manual Recommended Method and Depth for Pavers in Concrete Maximum 2.50" total thickness over cables - See Installation Manual Recommended Method and Depth for Tile/Stone 1.25" minimum - See Installation Manual and TCNA guidelines Suitable Installation Surfaces / Materials: Embedded in Concrete, Asphalt, Pavers in sand or concrete, Thickset mortar on slab. -See Installation Manual Do Not Install in other surfaces Not in Dirt, gravel, walls, etc. ONLY approved installations Maximum exposure temperature 285°F (140°C) Short-term max. for asphalt covering Minimum Installation Temperature 40°F (4.5°C) Installation Layout Map customized for my project Yes - Available on request Insulation Recommended Insulation is not recommended. Vehicular traffic can compress insulation causing problems. Outdoor Installation Only Outdoor Snow Melting or Heating Application only. Deck or Elevated applications Minimum 1" inch masonary below and above heating elements Cut Warning No. Never cut the heating elements to shorten - Specifications
Voltage 120 VAC How to choose 120 or 240 Volt Same Energy efficiency & same Watts/SF. More Sq Footage per circuit with 240v. Most Snow Melting systems are 240v Watts Per SF 38 Watts per Square Foot Heat Output BTUs per SF 130 BTU per Sq Ft/Hour Heating Power : Total BTU's 5200 BTU total Manufacturer SunTouch Watts Radiant Brand Name SunTouch ProMelt Power Lead Type Insulated, NEC color code, Single point connection at 1 corner of mat. No return wire like inferior products Power Lead Length 20 Feet Power Lead Wire Gauge (varies by heated area) 14 AWG Product Thickness 1/4" in. inch Heating Wire Spacing 4" inches Minimum Bend Radius 1 inch Weight 4.5000 Ohms Reading (resistance value) 7 - 10 ohms ZERO* EMF (Electro Magnetic Field) Yes. Verified by Independent Testing Laboratory as ultra low. REET test Controls/Thermostat is required for operation Automated Snow Sensing Controller recommeded for safety and lower energy use Packaging Easy Open Cardboard - no frustration Width of heating area Feet 2' ft. feet Length of heating area Feet 20' ft. feet Width of heating area Inches 24" in. inch Length of heating area Inches 240" in. inch Length of heating area Meters 6.1m meter metre Width of heating area Meters 0.61m meter metre - Reviews
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We guarantee to deliver the highest quality snow melting products for all hard surface areas outside your home, whether it is a walkway, driveway, patio or a larger outdoor space. Our staff is dedicated to providing you the best result and will create a layout plan and provide a complete system design including a product quote detailing everything you need to successfully complete your outdoor Snow and Ice Melting Project. Our website includes comprehensive installation tutorials, videos, and FAQ’s so that installation is a breeze. Our dedicated team is happy to help you every step of the way by providing excellent pre-sale and post-sale customer support to make sure every project is a success. Shipping is free and fast anywhere in the nation so you can get started sooner!
