Constant Power Heating Cables For Gutters – Flexelec FTC

Constant Wattage Heating Cables

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The FTC is a constant power cable designed to protect drainpipes and gutters against freezing. It also guards against the consequences of two phenomena that occur in winter:

• Gutters obstructed by snowfalls: when snow on the roof melts, water cannot drain away properly and may infiltrate the facades of the building.
• Icicles hanging from gutters can be dangerous when they fall off. Placed in the bottom of gutters and in drainpipes, the cable maintains a drainage channel for the water and prevents ice from forming.

To ensure that these heating elements enjoy a long service life, we recommend using a control device.

Installation

There are two ways of fitting the cable in the gutter or drainpipe:

• Thoroughly degrease and dry the support and lay the cable, covering it completely with FTAL aluminium adhesive tape.
• Glue the cable into the bottom of the gutter every meter or so using SILT 100 silicon adhesive. In drainpipes, hold the cable in place with an FX/CRT hook.
• Controlling the installation with an FX/CDM2 or FX/CDM3 hygrothermostat will lead to significant energy savings.

Characteristics

• Hard-wearing and flexible.
• Can be cut to length on site.
• Extremely simple termination.
• Cold tail incorporated: no extra connection necessary.
• Available as 30 and 40 W/m.
• Power supply 230 V.
• Copper braid and thermoplastic outer sheath to protect against UV rays.
• Special production on request.

Applications

• Secure the maintenance equipment of skating rings with heating cable.
• Stop snow and ice in gutters with heating cables.