Heating Cables

Heating cables

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

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

Range of heating cables’ linear output for ground application is usually 10-30 W/m depending on application.

ECasphalt

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

ECsnow

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

ECsafe

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 ensures a fast, simple and safe installation for 3 phase connection.

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

ECaqua

ECaqua is a heating cable developed for installation inside drinking water pipes with the purpose to prevent frozen pipes. The ECaqua 9T 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

ECflex

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

ECbasic

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

78 years of experience resulting in powerful products built with the highest standards of quality control.

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Documents

Documents
Type	Name	Language	Valid for	Updated	Download	File type
Data sheet	Danfoss ECaqua 9T	English	Multiple	03 Mar, 2021	491.0 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	Danfoss ECsafe 20T	English	Multiple	03 Mar, 2021	400.1 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	Danfoss ECsnow 20T 230V	English	Multiple	03 Mar, 2021	673.8 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	Danfoss ECsnow 20T 400V	English	Multiple	17 Sep, 2018	351.3 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	Danfoss ECsnow 30T 230V 400V	English	Multiple	03 Mar, 2021	678.2 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	26 Feb, 2021	14.8 MB	.pdf
Catalog	Danfoss Product catalogue	Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan	Romania	18 Jul, 2017	418.0 KB	.pdf
Application guide	Danfoss Roof application. Frost protection Application manual	English	Multiple	23 Dec, 2016	8.6 MB	.pdf
Application guide	Danfoss Sports Field Heating	English	Multiple	11 Nov, 2020	932.4 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	ECaqua 9T	German	Austria	09 Jul, 2019	1.8 MB	.pdf
Data sheet	ECasphalt 30T 400V	English	Multiple	03 Mar, 2021	402.0 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	ECbasic 20S (EFSIC)	English	Multiple	03 Mar, 2021	454.5 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	ECbasic 20S (EFSIC)	Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan	Romania	17 Nov, 2014	767.6 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	ECflex™ 20T (EFTCP)	English	Multiple	03 Mar, 2021	488.5 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	ECflex™ 20T (EFTCP)	Chinese (CN)	China	05 Sep, 2013	326.5 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	ECflex™ 20T (EFTCP)	Dutch, Flemish	Netherlands	05 Sep, 2013	199.1 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	ECflex™ 20T (EFTCP)	Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan	Romania	24 Sep, 2013	296.7 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	ECfreeze 7,5T 400V	English	Multiple	03 Mar, 2021	311.7 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	ECsafe™ 20T	Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan	Romania	20 Sep, 2013	203.4 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	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

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

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 2021.

Case studies

Electric Heating by Danfoss ensures safety along the asphalt driveway in Turkey

The longest asphalt driveway - called “Protocol Road” - equipped with Electric Heating is located in Turkey, North Ankara. The electric heating was installed along this 3.3 km 2-directions (3 lines each) road connecting Ankara city center and the airport.
Remarkable solution for Remarkables Ski Field Queenstown, New Zealand

The Remarkables Ski Field is one of New Zealands 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.
Ice and snow melting in the City of Buffalo, USA

According to the National Weather Service, a series of lake effect events and clipper-type systems dumped 112 inches of snow on Buffalo, New York, in the winter of 2014-15. In an area accustomed to harsh winters, this was still unusual – about 18 inches above normal. But even this impressive amount of snow was no match for the Danfoss snow melt system installed at Canalside.

Related applications

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.
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.
Frost and snow protection

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