This heating element is designed to melt snow and ice on entrances, walkways, driveways, ramps, patios, etc. The snowmelt expectations have to be determined (Class 1, 2 or 3). Drainage is as important as melting; determine where the melted snow/ice has to go to.
STEP Snowmelt™ is protected by a 12-mil chemically inert and dielectric insulation to ensure that the heating element is protected against alkalis and salts.
The element does not have slots. If slots are required to achieve a better bond to the top covering, then element MEP-30-2-70W-24V with slots may be used.
Features
Technical Specifications
Ordering Information
Strong, thin and flexible lightweight element with an impermeable membrane that protects against physical damages and aggressive materials
Operates on 24 volts (AC/DC); Connect to a power supply, solar or wind power
Self-regulating; As the material gets warmer, less electricity passes through the plastic – therefore it is extremely energy-efficient
Easy to install; roll out the elements and cut to size on the job site, connect wires to power supply and elements
Maintenance-free when installed
| Model: | MEP-30-2-70W-24V |
| Heating Element type: | Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) semi-conductor polymer |
| Width: | 12" (305 mm) |
| Length: | Cut to order |
| Max. Element Length: | 20ft (6.1 m) |
| Weight: | 0.46lb/ft (0.68 kg/m) |
| Thickness: | 0.059" (1.5 mm) |
| Output Wattage (at 24VAC): | 20.5 W/ft (70W/m) @68°F (20°C) 22.5 W/ft (80 W/m) @32°F (0°C) |
| Nominal Resistance: | 27 Ω/ft (8.2 Ω/m) @68°F (20°C) |
| Primary Draw on 230V: | 0.089 amps per foot (0.305) |
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Element Length*
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Power Supply (24V)
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Watts
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Amps 120V
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Amps 240V
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5.75ft (1.79m)
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150VA
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132
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1.1
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0.6
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10ft (3.05m)
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250VA
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225
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1.9
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1.0
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20ft (6.1m)
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500VA
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450
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3.8
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1.9
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40ft (12.2m)
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1000VA
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900
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7.5
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3.8
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60ft (18.3m)
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1500VA
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1350
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11.3
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5.6
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* Maximum total element length per power supply.
Element length cut to order
Maximum Element Length by Strip: 20ft (6.1 m)
