Product Questions
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What are
the operational costs of snow
melting systems?
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The average
operational cost for a snow melting system
is approximately $0.28 per 100
square feet per hour. This figure
is based on a system producing 35 watts/sq.
ft. with a kwh rate of
$0.08 per hour (the national average
kwh is $.08/hour). If you know
the square feet of the area you want to
heat and your kwh rate, you can
calculate the operational costs with this
formula: heatable sq. ft. times
watts/sq. ft., divided by 1000,
times your kwh rate.
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What are
the power requirements for your
snow melting systems
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The power
requirements vary from system to system.
Generally, cable
heating systems require a 240 V. 30
amp breaker for every 300 square feet you
are heating. (On average, a
240 V. 30 amp breaker is required for every
175 square feet you are
snow melting.)
Click
here for more driveway
heating info.
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Are your
snow melting systems manually or
automatically activated
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Warmzone systems
come standard with an aerial-mounted,
automatic snow
switch and a 4-hour manual timer.
The system automatically turns
on when the temperature is below
38° and there is
moisture on the sensor. Pavement-mounted
snow sensors are also available.
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Installation Questions
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In what
types of surfaces can your systems
be installed
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Warmzone snowmelt
systems can be installed in
almost any surface, including
concrete, stamped concrete,
asphalt, and under pavers. View our snow
melting project gallery.
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Can the
cables be cut or spliced together?
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Warmzone systems
come with the cold leads pre-spliced and
should never be cut or
spliced together. If you have questions
during installation please
consult the installation
manual or contact us
for assistance.
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Can the
cold leads be cut or spliced together?
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Cold leads can be
trimmed if there is excess cable, but they
should never be spliced to other
cold leads or cable.
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Do you
have local dealers?
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Warmzone sells
directly to the end user and can guarantee
you premium pricing. Our internal
staff of qualified professionals
can answer your questions and assist you in
selecting the best
system for your application.
Warmzone also sells through certified
independent installers that can
assist you in your product selection and
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Design Questions
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Does
Warmzone provide detailed layouts
for purchased systems?
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Yes. Warmzone
provides detailed
layouts for most systems at the
price of $0.35 per square foot. (This price
is subject to change. Please
call 888.488.9276 for more
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