Heating cables
Indoor heating cables are used for a variety of applications, including indoor comfort floor heating and total heating, both for small houses as well as large commercial buildings. Heating cables are mostly used in connection with new build or larger renovation projects. Heating cables used in floor constructions are serial resistive cables, preferably twin conductor for easier installation. A range of single conductor cables are also available.
Check our application manuals via the links below to get the best recommendations for design and installation of floor heating systems.
DEVI indoor application manual
Danfoss indoor application manual

Benefits of electric underfloor heating
A comfortable ambient temperature and quick response time are just a couple of the benefits electric heating offers. Learn more about these and other benefits of electric heating.
Features and benefits using heating cables
Easy to install, flexible cable
Maximum performance and fast installation
Fast reaction time
Safe and robust
Invisible heat source
Ease of installation
Long life-time with up to 20-year full warranty

Product catalog
80 years of experience resulting in powerful products built with the highest standards of quality control.
Product range
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; } else if (isBigColumns) { } else { }ECflexECflex is 360° fully screened twin conductor cable with a tough outer sheath (non UV stable) of an extremely high quality. It enables a fast, simple and safe installation due to its round profile and robust construction.
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; } else if (isBigColumns) { } else { }DEVIcomfort™DEVIcomfort™ is an extremely high quality, 360° fully screened, twin conductor cable with a tough red PVC outer sheath (non UV stable). Its round profile, robust construction and low height ensures a fast, simple and safe installation which is perfect for renovating existing floors. The cold lead has solid conductors ensuring fast installation.
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Related products
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; } else if (isBigColumns) { } else { }Digital ThermostatsDigital controllers have the unique features allowing you to reduce energy waste. Some thermostats are fitted with Wi-Fi allowing remote control of heating systems via mobile application.
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; } else if (isBigColumns) { } else { }Heating MatsThe heating mats are used for installation in a thin layer of tile adhesive, self-leveling mixture, or similar. The standard minimum thickness of the floor layer is 5-8 mm while the thickness of electric heating mat is 3–4.5 mm. This minimizes the floor level increase. Electric heating mats consist of a thin cable securely fixed on self-adhesive glass-fiber mesh, usually of 50 cm width. Thin heating mats are manufactured as ready-made heating sections with a specific area (i.e. 0.5, 1, 1.5 … 12 m²) including a power supply cable (cold lead) and hermetically sealed connections.


1. Heating cable
2. Suply cable
3. Connecting muff
4. Connection to power supply
5. End of the heating cable

1. Outer PVC coating
2. Protective screen foil (Aluminium)
3. Protective conductor
4. Internal insulation (XLPE)
5. Heating element (resistance thread)
Videos

Find out how to get the most out of your electric heating cable system and set a comfortable floor surface temperature. Learn about the optimal cable to cable distance, the right output per square meter and the ideal depth for cable installation.

Heating cables are mostly used in connection with new building or with larger renovation projects, where a completely new floor construction is laid out.

See how to install heating cables with temperature sensors and find out how to calculate:
- the heated floor area,
- the appropriate C-C distance, and
- the fixing strip length.

Electric heating knowledge on YouTube
You can see all our videos about Electric Heating on a dedicated playlist on YouTube. Follow the link below.
Documents
Type | Name | Language | Valid for | Updated | Download | File type |
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Application guide | Danfoss Indoor Cable Floor Heating Systems Application manual | English | Multiple | 20 Aug, 2018 | 3.6 MB | |
Catalog | Danfoss Product catalogue | English | Multiple | 20.8 MB | ||
Application guide | DEVI Indoor Application manual | Russian | Kazakhstan | 15 Sep, 2020 | 21.2 MB | |
Application guide | DEVI Indoor Application manual | Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan | Romania | 26 May, 2022 | 21.2 MB | |
Application guide | DEVI Indoor Application manual | Danish | Denmark | 03 Jun, 2021 | 4.8 MB | |
Application guide | DEVI Indoor Application manual | Swedish | Sweden | 22 Jun, 2022 | 20.8 MB | |
Application guide | DEVI Indoor Application manual | English | Multiple | 04 Nov, 2016 | 23.6 MB | |
Catalog | DEVI Product Catalogue | Finnish | Finland | 24 Jun, 2025 | 13.8 MB | |
Catalog | DEVI Product Catalogue | Italian | Italy | 13 Jun, 2025 | 29.3 MB | |
Catalog | DEVI Product Catalogue | English | Multiple | 09 Apr, 2025 | 29.5 MB | |
Catalog | DEVI Product Catalogue | Norwegian Bokmål | Norway | 28 Jun, 2022 | 13.6 MB | |
Catalog | DEVI Product Catalogue | Ukrainian | Ukraine | 16 Jan, 2025 | 13.0 MB | |
Catalog | DEVI Product Catalogue | German | Austria | 20 Jan, 2025 | 6.0 MB | |
Data sheet | DEVIbasic™ 20S - 230 V & 400 V | English | Multiple | 26 Mar, 2025 | 266.7 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIbasic™ 20S (DSIG) | Ukrainian | Ukraine | 24 Dec, 2021 | 64.5 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIbasic™ 20S (DSIG) - 230V | French | France | 03 Oct, 2024 | 231.4 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIcomfort™ 10T | English | Multiple | 26 Mar, 2025 | 253.7 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIcomfort™ 10T (DTIR) | Danish | Denmark | 12 Jul, 2023 | 203.6 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIcomfort™ 10T (DTIR) | French | France | 03 Oct, 2024 | 217.7 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIcomfort™ 10T (DTIR) | German | Germany | 29 Oct, 2024 | 218.2 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex 10T/18T | German | Multiple | 18 Mar, 2021 | 357.5 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 10T | English | Multiple | 26 Mar, 2025 | 252.5 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 10T | Polish | Poland | 17 Jan, 2020 | 70.2 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 10T (DTIP) | Slovenian | Slovenia | 05 Sep, 2013 | 150.7 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 10T (DTIP) | Swedish | Sweden | 05 Sep, 2013 | 151.1 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 10T (DTIP) | Russian | Central Asia Unit | 30 Aug, 2019 | 450.8 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 10T (DTIP) | Hungarian | Hungary | 05 Sep, 2013 | 153.2 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 10T (DTIP) | Lithuanian | Lithuania | 05 Sep, 2013 | 151.1 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 10T (DTIP) | Slovak | Slovakia | 05 Sep, 2013 | 152.3 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 10T (DTIP) | Latvian | Latvia | 05 Sep, 2013 | 151.4 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 10T (DTIP) | Finnish | Finland | 05 Sep, 2013 | 150.5 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 10T (DTIP) | Croatian | Croatia | 05 Sep, 2013 | 151.2 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 10T (DTIP) | Portuguese | Portugal | 05 Sep, 2013 | 151.8 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 10T (DTIP) | French | France | 03 Oct, 2024 | 240.5 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 10T (DTIP) | Turkish | Turkey | 05 Sep, 2013 | 152.3 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 10T (DTIP) | Serbian (RS) | Serbia | 05 Sep, 2013 | 151.6 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 10T (DTIP) | Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan | Romania | 05 Sep, 2013 | 151.3 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 10T (DTIP) | Kazakh | Kazakhstan | 05 Sep, 2013 | 211.3 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 10T (DTIP) | Spanish, Castilian | Spain | 05 Sep, 2013 | 151.4 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 10T (DTIP) | Bulgarian | Bulgaria | 30 Aug, 2013 | 156.0 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 10T (DTIP) | Ukrainian | Ukraine | 24 Dec, 2021 | 69.0 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 10T (DTIP) | Czech | Czech Republic | 05 Sep, 2013 | 153.4 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 10T (DTIP) | Estonian | Estonia | 05 Sep, 2013 | 148.2 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 10T (DTIP) | Danish | Denmark | 19 Oct, 2022 | 216.9 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 10T (DTIP) | Norwegian Bokmål | Norway | 21 Mar, 2024 | 165.4 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 18T | Polish | Poland | 17 Jan, 2020 | 68.9 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 18T | Danish | Denmark | 19 Oct, 2022 | 210.3 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 18T | English | Multiple | 26 Mar, 2025 | 252.5 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 18T (DTIP) | Slovak | Slovakia | 05 Sep, 2013 | 151.6 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 18T (DTIP) | Serbian (RS) | Serbia | 05 Sep, 2013 | 150.8 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 18T (DTIP) | Slovenian | Slovenia | 05 Sep, 2013 | 149.8 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 18T (DTIP) | Lithuanian | Lithuania | 05 Sep, 2013 | 150.4 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 18T (DTIP) | Portuguese | Portugal | 05 Sep, 2013 | 150.9 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 18T (DTIP) | Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan | Romania | 05 Sep, 2013 | 150.4 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 18T (DTIP) | Norwegian Bokmål | Norway | 05 Sep, 2013 | 149.5 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 18T (DTIP) | Ukrainian | Ukraine | 24 Dec, 2021 | 63.9 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 18T (DTIP) | Spanish, Castilian | Spain | 05 Sep, 2013 | 150.5 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 18T (DTIP) | Hungarian | Hungary | 05 Sep, 2013 | 152.4 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 18T (DTIP) | French | France | 03 Oct, 2024 | 217.3 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 18T (DTIP) | Kazakh | Kazakhstan | 05 Sep, 2013 | 210.6 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 18T (DTIP) | Turkish | Turkey | 05 Sep, 2013 | 151.6 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 18T (DTIP) | Croatian | Croatia | 05 Sep, 2013 | 150.4 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 18T (DTIP) | Latvian | Latvia | 05 Sep, 2013 | 150.5 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 18T (DTIP) | Czech | Czech Republic | 05 Sep, 2013 | 152.8 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 18T (DTIP) | Bulgarian | Bulgaria | 30 Aug, 2013 | 155.3 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 18T (DTIP) | Finnish | Finland | 05 Sep, 2013 | 149.7 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 18T (DTIP) | Estonian | Estonia | 05 Sep, 2013 | 149.7 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 6T | English | Multiple | 26 Mar, 2025 | 244.7 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 6T | Polish | Poland | 10 Jan, 2020 | 67.9 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 6T (DTIP) | Norwegian Bokmål | Norway | 21 Mar, 2024 | 164.3 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 6T (DTIP) | Serbian (RS) | Serbia | 04 Sep, 2013 | 150.6 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 6T (DTIP) | French | France | 03 Oct, 2024 | 231.1 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 6T (DTIP) | Slovak | Slovakia | 04 Sep, 2013 | 151.4 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 6T (DTIP) | Russian | Central Asia Unit | 04 Sep, 2013 | 154.0 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 6T (DTIP) | Croatian | Croatia | 04 Sep, 2013 | 150.1 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 6T (DTIP) | Ukrainian | Ukraine | 24 Dec, 2021 | 64.1 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 6T (DTIP) | Danish | Denmark | 19 Oct, 2022 | 208.6 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 6T (DTIP) | Portuguese | Portugal | 04 Sep, 2013 | 150.9 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 6T (DTIP) | Swedish | Sweden | 04 Sep, 2013 | 150.1 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 6T (DTIP) | Spanish, Castilian | Spain | 04 Sep, 2013 | 150.4 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 6T (DTIP) | Kazakh | Kazakhstan | 04 Sep, 2013 | 225.7 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 6T (DTIP) | Finnish | Finland | 05 Sep, 2013 | 149.7 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 6T (DTIP) | Latvian | Latvia | 04 Sep, 2013 | 150.4 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 6T (DTIP) | Lithuanian | Lithuania | 04 Sep, 2013 | 150.2 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 6T (DTIP) | Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan | Romania | 04 Sep, 2013 | 150.4 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 6T (DTIP) | Slovenian | Slovenia | 04 Sep, 2013 | 149.8 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 6T (DTIP) | Hungarian | Hungary | 04 Sep, 2013 | 152.0 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 6T (DTIP) | Czech | Czech Republic | 04 Sep, 2013 | 153.3 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 6T (DTIP) | Estonian | Estonia | 04 Sep, 2013 | 146.1 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 6T (DTIP) | Bulgarian | Bulgaria | 30 Aug, 2013 | 154.2 KB | |
Data sheet | DEVIflex™ 6T (DTIP) | Turkish | Turkey | 04 Sep, 2013 | 151.5 KB | |
Data sheet | ECflex 6T | English | Multiple | 23 Jul, 2020 | 438.2 KB | |
Data sheet | ECflex™ 10T (EFTCP) | Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan | Romania | 24 Sep, 2013 | 212.9 KB | |
Data sheet | ECflex™ 10T (EFTCP) | English | Multiple | 17 Jul, 2023 | 448.8 KB | |
Data sheet | ECflex™ 10T (EFTCP) | Swedish | Sweden | 25 Jun, 2015 | 713.6 KB | |
Data sheet | ECflex™ 10T (EFTCP) | Chinese (CN) | China | 05 Sep, 2013 | 477.5 KB | |
Data sheet | ECflex™ 10T (EFTCP) | Dutch, Flemish | Netherlands | 05 Sep, 2013 | 198.8 KB | |
Data sheet | ECflex™ 18T (EFTCP) | English | Multiple | 17 Jul, 2023 | 378.4 KB | |
Data sheet | ECflex™ 18T (EFTCP) | Chinese (CN) | China | 05 Sep, 2013 | 324.9 KB | |
Data sheet | ECflex™ 18T (EFTCP) | Dutch, Flemish | Netherlands | 05 Sep, 2013 | 199.3 KB | |
Data sheet | ECflex™ 18T (EFTCP) | Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan | Romania | 24 Sep, 2013 | 213.5 KB | |
Data sheet | ECflex™ 20T (EFTCP) | Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan | Romania | 24 Sep, 2013 | 296.7 KB | |
Data sheet | ECflex™ 20T (EFTCP) | English | Multiple | 17 Jul, 2023 | 387.2 KB | |
Data sheet | ECflex™ 20T (EFTCP) | Dutch, Flemish | Netherlands | 05 Sep, 2013 | 199.1 KB | |
Data sheet | ECflex™ 20T (EFTCP) | Chinese (CN) | China | 05 Sep, 2013 | 326.5 KB |
Tools and apps

The Plugin supports your engineering and design journey by making your work faster due to simple functionalities in calculating all lengths, dimensions and product data of cables and mats. It covers all applications within Electric Heating projects: Electric floor heating, Ice & Snow melting systems, Pipe tracing, Cold stores, Sport fields, Vineyards etc.
By utilizing Plugin, you will reduce design time for the project, provide all necessary information for installers in HTML/PDF format: BoM, resistance value check list, warranty list format. It means all project information can be consolidated in one file.
Plugin can be used with AutoCAD 2017-2023.

The Danfoss Heat Selector is a best-in-class online selection tool that optimizes planning process for heating application experts. The Heat Selector saves time in calculation for product selection and guides you to the recommended product mix for the application at hand. At the same time, the Heat Selector provides you with easy access to all required documentation.

FAQ
My electric heating cable has been damaged/broken. Can I fix it?
Yes, all cables can be repaired. Electric heating offers a comprehensive and accurate fault (location) finding service. Contact your electrical installer for more details.
Can I extend the cold tails/sensor cable?
Cold tails can be extended based on wire length, specific output, cross sections, but it needs a separate calculation. Please contact your local technical support.
In the case of a broken cold lead an equal length of the same cross section and type cold lead can be used as a replacement when mounted by authorized personnel.
Sensor cable can be extended up to 100 m without contacting local support, using the same cross sections of wires (e.g. 0,75 mm2). For longer lengths please contact local technical support.
What is the maximum floor finish thickness I can have with a thin heating mat DEVIflex™ / ECflex heating cables?
This will depend upon the finish specified. For timber surfaces: 20mm for soft wood; 30mm for hard wood; most wood laminates are OK, but may need to be treated on merit. Talk to your floor covering supplier. Most vinyl floor coverings are suitable as long as you adhere to the manufacturer’s temperature limits and the elements are encased within the floor or a surface screed/FLC. Most carpets and underlays are suitable.
What type of power supply do I need?
This will depend upon the area being heated and the density of electric heating cable installed. Typically, we install at approx. 140 to 150 W/m² of heated floor area. Contact an installer recommended by DEVI / Danfoss Electric Heating for advice.
Is my underfloor heating suitable for use underneath carpets?
Yes, provided the cables are first covered with latex floor leveling compound, and the carpet used with a floor heating system is certified, approved, and confirmed by its manufacturer.

DOs and DON’Ts for Indoor Electric Heating
Electric Heating is an energy-efficient and environmentally friendly floor heating solution. You can use it for either newly constructed or renovated homes.
Warranty

At Danfoss, it is important for us to deliver high-quality products with long-lasting effects. Should you, against all expectations, experience a problem with your product, Danfoss offers a warranty for electric heating products valid from the date of purchase that was no later than 2 years from production date.
Depending on the product, the product guarantee is valid for two years, five years, or twenty years.
Product warranty covers costs for:
- product replacement with a new comparable product or repair of the product
- transportation costs

How to register for an electric heating warranty
Learn how to properly check cables or mats, do a resistance test and take all the necessary steps to get a warranty.
Learning

Visit our Learning Center
Danfoss offers online training materials for technicians and designers working with electric heating. There are 3 e-lessons available free and on-demand through Danfoss Learning portal. For more information, register in our support section by following the link or find the overview of available relevant trainings in the table below.
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