Heating Cables

Heating cables

The outdoor heating cables are designed for frost protection and melting ice and snow. They may be installed with no covering on top of roof constructions, into special glue under tiles for ground constructions, or under insulation layer for pipes. 

With heating cables the areas, pipes and equipment are kept free from ice and snow at all times. It allows you to avoid heavy salting, snow shoveling, or frost damages.

The range of heating cables’ linear output for ground applications is usually 10–30 W/m (depending on application).

DEVIasphalt™ / ECasphalt

DEVIasphalt™ / ECasphalt is an extremely high-quality, 360°, fully screened, twin conductor cable with a very robust outer sheath (UV stable) designed especially for embedding in mastic or asphalt concrete (road asphalt).

Applications:
• Road/concrete asphalt
• Mastic asphalt

DEVIsnow™ / ECsnow

DEVIsnow™ / ECsnow is an extremely high quality, 360°, fully screened, twin conductor cable with a tough outer sheath (UV stable). Its round profile and robust construction ensures a fast, simple and safe installation.

Applications:
• Ground, walkways, outdoor steps, ramps, bridges
• Roofs, gutters, downpipes, drain lines

DEVIsafe™ / ECsafe

DEVIsafe™ / ECsafe is an extremely high quality, 360° fully screened, twin conductor cable with a tough outer sheath (UV stable). Its round profile and robust construction ensures a fast, simple, and safe installation in multiple outdoor applications.

Applications:
• Ground, walkways, outdoor steps, ramps, bridges
• Roofs, gutters, downpipes, drain lines

ECfreeze

ECfreeze 7.5T is an extremely high quality, 360°, fully screened, twin conductor cable with a tough outer sheath (UV stable). Its round profile and robust construction ensure a fast, simple and safe installation for 3 phase connection.

Applications:
• Long length pipe frost protection
• Long length pipe heating
• Tank frost protection

ECfreeze

DEVIaqua™ / ECaqua

DEVIaqua™ / ECaqua is a heating cable developed for installation inside drinking water pipes with the purpose of preventing frozen pipes. The cable is designed with output of 9 W/m at 230 V, as it has been evaluated to give a good balance between needed output and long-term use of the product.

Applications:
• Drinking water pipe frost protection

DEVIaqua™

DEVIflex™ / ECflex

DEVIflex™ / ECflex is an extremely high quality, 360°, fully screened, twin conductor cable with a tough outer sheath (non UV stable).

Applications:
• Ground, walkways, outdoor steps, ramps, bridges
• Pipe frost protection
• Tank frost protection

DEVIbasic™ / ECbasic

DEVIbasic™ / ECbasic is a high-quality, braided screen, single conductor cable with a outer sheath (non UV stable).

Applications:
• Ground, walkways, outdoor steps, ramps, bridges
• Pipe frost protection
• Tank frost protection

Features and benefits using outdoor heating cables

Efficient snow removal - area is kept free from ice and snow 24/7

Safe traffic and working areas for people

Cost saving for outdoor surface repair after winter

A maintenance free system with 20 year full warranty on cables

Keeping pipes and equipment safe

Avoiding unforeseen repair costs

Reduces the risk of roof collapse due to extra snow loads

DEVI Ice and snow melting system: installation

DEVI offers a smart and simple solution to keep our houses dry and safe during the winter season. Outdoor heating systems help to save time and money while avoiding unnecessary work.

Related products

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Digital controllers

Digital controllers have unique features allowing you to reduce energy waste. Equipped with temperature and moisture sensors, control modes, and special functions, they ensure accurate temperature settings, reducing energy consumption costs by up to 40 percent.
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Analogue controllers

Analogue controllers are thermostats with temperature sensors allowing you to switch the system on and off depending on settings.

Accessories

Relevant accessories

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Accessories in Product Store

Videos

Snow melting and De-Icing solutions from Danfoss

Durably-designed Danfoss snow melting and de-icing products provide a permanent solution for safety in winter weather.

Electric heating videos on YouTube

You can see all our videos about Electric Heating on a dedicated playlist on YouTube. Follow the link below.

Go to the Electric Heating playlist on YouTube

DEVI winter solutions – Outdoor safety applications and frost protection

DEVI systems are used in all frost protection applications in parking lots, garages, stairs, pavements and other ground-level surfaces, which can be secured against the negative effects of winter.

Documents

Documents
Type	Name	Language	Valid for	Updated	Download	File type
Data sheet	Danfoss ECaqua 9T	English	Multiple	10 Nov, 2021	492.2 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	Danfoss ECsafe 20T	English	Multiple	17 Jul, 2023	361.4 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	Danfoss ECsnow 20T 230V	English	Multiple	17 Jul, 2023	573.8 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	Danfoss ECsnow 30T 230V 400V	English	Multiple	17 Jul, 2023	576.4 KB	.pdf
Application guide	Danfoss Ground application. Ice & Snow Melting Application manual	English	Multiple	11 Nov, 2020	7.5 MB	.pdf
Application guide	Danfoss Pipe Frost Protection	English	Multiple	17 Feb, 2021	10.4 MB	.pdf
Catalog	Danfoss Product catalogue	English	Multiple		20.8 MB	.pdf
Application guide	Danfoss Roof application. Frost protection Application manual	English	Multiple	06 Sep, 2022	14.4 MB	.pdf
Application guide	Danfoss Sports Field Heating	English	Multiple	11 Nov, 2020	932.4 KB	.pdf
Application guide	DEVI Ground Application manual	Swedish	Sweden	22 Jun, 2022	8.3 MB	.pdf
Application guide	DEVI Ground Application manual	Lithuanian	Multiple	29 Nov, 2019	8.2 MB	.pdf
Application guide	DEVI Ground Application manual	Russian	Kazakhstan	14 Sep, 2020	8.3 MB	.pdf
Application guide	DEVI Ground Application manual	English	Multiple	25 Oct, 2016	10.2 MB	.pdf
Application guide	DEVI Ground Application manual	Danish	Denmark	03 Jun, 2021	2.7 MB	.pdf
Catalog	DEVI Product Catalogue	Finnish	Finland	24 Jun, 2025	13.8 MB	.pdf
Catalog	DEVI Product Catalogue	Italian	Italy	13 Jun, 2025	29.3 MB	.pdf
Catalog	DEVI Product Catalogue	English	Multiple	09 Apr, 2025	29.5 MB	.pdf
Catalog	DEVI Product Catalogue	Norwegian Bokmål	Norway	28 Jun, 2022	13.6 MB	.pdf
Catalog	DEVI Product Catalogue	Ukrainian	Ukraine	16 Jan, 2025	13.0 MB	.pdf
Catalog	DEVI Product Catalogue	German	Austria	20 Jan, 2025	6.0 MB	.pdf
Application guide	DEVI Roofs Application manual	Swedish	Sweden	26 Feb, 2021	15.0 MB	.pdf
Application guide	DEVI Roofs Application manual	Danish	Denmark	03 Jun, 2021	3.5 MB	.pdf
Application guide	DEVI Roofs Application manual	Russian	Kazakhstan	15 Sep, 2020	14.8 MB	.pdf
Application guide	DEVI Roofs Application manual	Ukrainian	Ukraine	15 Sep, 2020	14.9 MB	.pdf
Application guide	DEVI Roofs Application manual	English	Multiple	06 Sep, 2022	14.9 MB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIasphalt™ 30T	English	Multiple	26 Mar, 2025	242.1 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIasphalt™ 30T (DTIK)	French	France	03 Oct, 2024	227.2 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIasphalt™ 30T (DTIK)	Danish	Denmark	19 Oct, 2022	196.0 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIasphalt™ 30T (DTIK)	Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan	Romania	15 Feb, 2016	219.3 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIbasic™ 20S - 230 V & 400 V	English	Multiple	26 Mar, 2025	266.7 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIbasic™ 20S (DSIG)	Ukrainian	Ukraine	24 Dec, 2021	64.5 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIbasic™ 20S (DSIG) - 230V	French	France	03 Oct, 2024	231.4 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIflex™ 6T	English	Multiple	26 Mar, 2025	244.7 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIflex™ 6T	Polish	Poland	10 Jan, 2020	67.9 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIflex™ 6T (DTIP)	Norwegian Bokmål	Norway	21 Mar, 2024	164.3 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIflex™ 6T (DTIP)	Serbian (RS)	Serbia	04 Sep, 2013	150.6 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIflex™ 6T (DTIP)	French	France	03 Oct, 2024	231.1 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIflex™ 6T (DTIP)	Slovak	Slovakia	04 Sep, 2013	151.4 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIflex™ 6T (DTIP)	Russian	Central Asia Unit	04 Sep, 2013	154.0 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIflex™ 6T (DTIP)	Croatian	Croatia	04 Sep, 2013	150.1 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIflex™ 6T (DTIP)	Ukrainian	Ukraine	24 Dec, 2021	64.1 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIflex™ 6T (DTIP)	Danish	Denmark	19 Oct, 2022	208.6 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIflex™ 6T (DTIP)	Portuguese	Portugal	04 Sep, 2013	150.9 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIflex™ 6T (DTIP)	Swedish	Sweden	04 Sep, 2013	150.1 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIflex™ 6T (DTIP)	Spanish, Castilian	Spain	04 Sep, 2013	150.4 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIflex™ 6T (DTIP)	Kazakh	Kazakhstan	04 Sep, 2013	225.7 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIflex™ 6T (DTIP)	Finnish	Finland	05 Sep, 2013	149.7 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIflex™ 6T (DTIP)	Latvian	Latvia	04 Sep, 2013	150.4 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIflex™ 6T (DTIP)	Lithuanian	Lithuania	04 Sep, 2013	150.2 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIflex™ 6T (DTIP)	Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan	Romania	04 Sep, 2013	150.4 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIflex™ 6T (DTIP)	Slovenian	Slovenia	04 Sep, 2013	149.8 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIflex™ 6T (DTIP)	Hungarian	Hungary	04 Sep, 2013	152.0 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIflex™ 6T (DTIP)	Czech	Czech Republic	04 Sep, 2013	153.3 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIflex™ 6T (DTIP)	Estonian	Estonia	04 Sep, 2013	146.1 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIflex™ 6T (DTIP)	Bulgarian	Bulgaria	30 Aug, 2013	154.2 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIflex™ 6T (DTIP)	Turkish	Turkey	04 Sep, 2013	151.5 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIsafe™ 20T	Norwegian Bokmål	Norway	13 Mar, 2024	351.2 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIsafe™ 20T	Russian	Central Asia Unit	05 Sep, 2019	445.5 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIsafe™ 20T	Ukrainian	Ukraine	24 Dec, 2021	54.5 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIsafe™ 20T - 230V	Croatian	Croatia	05 Sep, 2013	142.1 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIsafe™ 20T - 230V	Hungarian	Hungary	05 Sep, 2013	144.3 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIsafe™ 20T - 230V	Spanish, Castilian	Spain	05 Sep, 2013	142.9 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIsafe™ 20T - 230V	Finnish	Finland	05 Sep, 2013	141.5 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIsafe™ 20T - 230V	Swedish	Sweden	05 Sep, 2013	142.2 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIsafe™ 20T - 230V	Lithuanian	Lithuania	05 Sep, 2013	142.6 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIsafe™ 20T - 230V	Czech	Czech Republic	05 Sep, 2013	144.7 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIsafe™ 20T - 230V	French	France	03 Oct, 2024	203.2 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIsafe™ 20T - 230V	Bulgarian	Bulgaria	30 Aug, 2013	147.0 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIsafe™ 20T - 230V	Kazakh	Kazakhstan	05 Sep, 2013	204.0 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIsafe™ 20T - 230V	Serbian (RS)	Serbia	05 Sep, 2013	142.6 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIsafe™ 20T - 230V	Danish	Denmark	05 Sep, 2013	142.2 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIsafe™ 20T - 230V	Estonian	Estonia	05 Sep, 2013	141.5 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIsafe™ 20T - 230V	Slovak	Slovakia	05 Sep, 2013	143.7 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIsafe™ 20T - 230V	Portuguese	Portugal	05 Sep, 2013	143.2 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIsafe™ 20T - 230V	Polish	Poland	05 Sep, 2013	142.9 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIsafe™ 20T - 230V	Slovenian	Slovenia	05 Sep, 2013	141.8 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIsafe™ 20T - 230V	Turkish	Turkey	05 Sep, 2013	143.5 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIsafe™ 20T - 230V	Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan	Romania	05 Sep, 2013	143.2 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIsafe™ 20T - 230V	Latvian	Latvia	05 Sep, 2013	142.4 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIsafe™ 20T - 230V	English	Multiple	27 Mar, 2025	238.4 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIsnow 20T/30T - 230V + 400V Heating cable	German	Multiple	22 Mar, 2021	675.2 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIsnow™ 20T - 230 V & 400 V	English	Multiple	27 Mar, 2025	217.3 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIsnow™ 20T (DTCE) - 230V	Norwegian Bokmål	Norway	31 Jan, 2023	404.7 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIsnow™ 20T (DTCE) - 230V	Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan	Romania	17 Feb, 2016	294.4 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIsnow™ 20T (DTCE) - 230V	Danish	Denmark	19 Oct, 2022	383.7 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	DEVIsnow™ 20T (DTCE) - 230V 400V	French	France	03 Oct, 2024	219.0 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	ECasphalt 30T 400V	English	Multiple	17 Jul, 2023	372.7 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	ECbasic 20S (EFSIC)	English	Multiple	17 Jul, 2023	315.1 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	ECbasic 20S (EFSIC)	Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan	Romania	17 Nov, 2014	767.6 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	ECfreeze 7,5T 400V	English	Multiple	17 Jul, 2023	327.8 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	ECfreeze 7,5T 400V	French	France	04 Oct, 2024	334.8 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	ECsafe™ 20T	Dutch, Flemish	Netherlands	05 Sep, 2013	198.5 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	ECsafe™ 20T	Chinese (CN)	China	05 Sep, 2013	323.5 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	ECsafe™ 20T	Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan	Romania	20 Sep, 2013	203.4 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	ECsnow 20T_230V	Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan	Romania	18 Jul, 2017	564.4 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	ECsnow 30T	Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan	Romania	18 Jul, 2017	569.9 KB	.pdf
Application guide	Наземне застосування. Танення льоду та снігу	Ukrainian	Ukraine	14 Sep, 2020	8.3 MB	.pdf

Tools and apps

EH Plugin for AutoCAD

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.

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

Warranty terms

Case stories

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Vineyard frost protection in Chablis, France

Yearly expenses on candles used for frost protection were high and this solution has not proven to be cost-effective and ecologically friendly. Vineyard owner from Chablis, wanted to have a sustainable and reliable solution for years ahead without hampering the work of the employees.
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Electric heating ensures safety along the asphalt driveway, Ankara, Turkey

Protocol Road, the longest asphalt driveway equipped with electric heating, is located in North Ankara, Turkey. The electric heating was installed along this 3.3 km 2-direction (3 lanes each) road connecting Ankara city center and the airport.
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Electric heating chosen to protect 18th-century baroque palace in Kyiv

Designed by Bartolomeo Rastrelli in the second half of the 18th-century, Mariinskyi Palace is the official ceremonial residence of the President of Ukraine and used for hosting other heads of state. Electric heating was chosen as a sustainable modern technology to protect the historical landmark during its reconstruction.
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Remarkable solution for Remarkables Ski Field Queenstown, New Zealand

The Remarkables Ski Field is one of New Zealand's premier ski fields, located at a longitude of 45.05 degrees South, elevation 1,586 m, and situated near the North end of the Remarkables range. The base building has approximately 2,500 m² of heated outdoor patio at a density of 200 W/m². The heating of the patio matches the needs and requirements to prevent the surface accumulation of ice in a modern and highly efficient way.

Related applications

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Agriculture

Farmers need agricultural machines that deliver the same high productivity every season. Hydraulic solutions from Danfoss ensure world-class performance from each machine, and a comfortable, stress-free working environment for their operators.
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Electric heating frost and snow protection system used in application in pavement

Ice and snow melting systems are used in various applications in parking lots, garages, stairs, pavements, and other ground-level surfaces. They secure personal safety in hazardous winter conditions. Our systems can be installed on roofs, in gutters, pavements, and many more areas in and around the house. There is a wide range of products available such as cables or heating mats, specialized controllers, and mounting accessories. And you can count on us for knowledgeable support and service.
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Frost and snow protection

During winter time it can be hazardous to access commercial or public buildings. Snow covered parking lots, garage ramps, stairs and pavements need to be cleaned to allow visitors safe access. Danfoss offers highly effective frost and snow protection systems including all necessary products such as electric heating cables or mats, controllers, sensors and mounting accessories.