Gutter Heat Tape Controller

Run the heat tape inside the gutter and then reinforce it with electrical tape.

Gutter heat tape controller. You may need to add insulation or ventilate your attic to control the heat loss problem. The gc 1 uses microcontroller technology to reduce energy consumption by energizing the heating cable only when the appropriate temperature and moisture conditions occur. Difficult to rate the controller since it is intended to manage the de icing cable to avoid ice dams in gutters and roof in the winter i am counting on the system to eliminate leakage problems we have had due to ice dams and water backing up under the shingles. Installation can be reduced to a few simple steps.

This will safely hold the heat tape in place. The controller will apply power to the heating cable if the temperature is below 38 f 3 c the msg1 gutter moisture sensor must be used in conjunction with the msc1 controller. The gc1 controller is designed to energize the heating cable only when moisture conditions exist and there is a risk of freezing. It is used for a wide range of applications including pipe heat tracing freeze protection viscosity control temperature process maintenance roof and gutter and much more.

This saves money as it only draws power when there s the potential of ice in the area. Finally attach the heat tape to the breaker box for power and you re all set for the winter. This roof gutter deicing cable control automatically turns on when it senses moisture and temperatures below 39 2ºf. It will automatically turn off when the temperature rises above 44 6ºf or when moisture is no longer detected ensuring that the deicing cable is operating when needed and is off when the roof is dry.

First check the gutters and clear them of any debris or blockage. The gc 1 heating cable controller has been designed and manufactured for the sole intended use of controlling heating cables in residential and commercial roof and gutter deicing applications. Helmet heat by gutter helmet is an exclusive self regulating heating cable designed to keep ice and snow from building up around the edges of your roof. Heating cable is also referred to as heat trace cable amongst the industry or heat tape for pipes.

Check your attic to see where heat is escaping. These measure the temperature and moisture in the area. A heat cable for gutters may have a series of sensors built into it. If you have a significant amount of snow accumulating in your modern gutters above 4 inches you may want to take preventative measures and use a shovel to get rid of excess snow on your roof.