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.







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.
Documents
Type | Name | Language | Valid for | Updated | Download | File type |
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Data sheet | Danfoss ECaqua 9T | English | Multiple | 03 Mar, 2021 | 491.0 KB | |
Data sheet | Danfoss ECsafe 20T | English | Multiple | 03 Mar, 2021 | 400.1 KB | |
Data sheet | Danfoss ECsnow 20T 230V | English | Multiple | 03 Mar, 2021 | 673.8 KB | |
Data sheet | Danfoss ECsnow 20T 400V | English | Multiple | 17 Sep, 2018 | 351.3 KB | |
Data sheet | Danfoss ECsnow 30T 230V 400V | English | Multiple | 03 Mar, 2021 | 678.2 KB | |
Application guide | Danfoss Ground application. Ice & Snow Melting Application manual | English | Multiple | 11 Nov, 2020 | 7.5 MB | |
Application guide | Danfoss Pipe Frost Protection | English | Multiple | 17 Feb, 2021 | 10.4 MB | |
Catalog | Danfoss Product catalogue | English | Multiple | 26 Feb, 2021 | 14.8 MB | |
Catalog | Danfoss Product catalogue | Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan | Romania | 18 Jul, 2017 | 418.0 KB | |
Application guide | Danfoss Roof application. Frost protection Application manual | English | Multiple | 23 Dec, 2016 | 8.6 MB | |
Application guide | Danfoss Sports Field Heating | English | Multiple | 11 Nov, 2020 | 932.4 KB | |
Data sheet | ECaqua 9T | German | Austria | 09 Jul, 2019 | 1.8 MB | |
Data sheet | ECasphalt 30T 400V | English | Multiple | 03 Mar, 2021 | 402.0 KB | |
Data sheet | ECbasic 20S (EFSIC) | English | Multiple | 03 Mar, 2021 | 454.5 KB | |
Data sheet | ECbasic 20S (EFSIC) | Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan | Romania | 17 Nov, 2014 | 767.6 KB | |
Data sheet | ECflex™ 20T (EFTCP) | English | Multiple | 03 Mar, 2021 | 488.5 KB | |
Data sheet | ECflex™ 20T (EFTCP) | Chinese (CN) | China | 05 Sep, 2013 | 326.5 KB | |
Data sheet | ECflex™ 20T (EFTCP) | Dutch, Flemish | Netherlands | 05 Sep, 2013 | 199.1 KB | |
Data sheet | ECflex™ 20T (EFTCP) | Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan | Romania | 24 Sep, 2013 | 296.7 KB | |
Data sheet | ECfreeze 7,5T 400V | English | Multiple | 03 Mar, 2021 | 311.7 KB | |
Data sheet | ECsafe™ 20T | Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan | Romania | 20 Sep, 2013 | 203.4 KB | |
Data sheet | ECsafe™ 20T | Dutch, Flemish | Netherlands | 05 Sep, 2013 | 198.5 KB | |
Data sheet | ECsafe™ 20T | Chinese (CN) | China | 05 Sep, 2013 | 323.5 KB | |
Data sheet | ECsnow 20T_230V | Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan | Romania | 18 Jul, 2017 | 564.4 KB | |
Data sheet | ECsnow 30T | Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan | Romania | 18 Jul, 2017 | 569.9 KB |
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Electric Heating by Danfoss ensures safety along the asphalt driveway in TurkeyThe 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.
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Remarkable solution for Remarkables Ski Field Queenstown, New ZealandThe 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.
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Ice and snow melting in the City of Buffalo, USAAccording 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.
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Frost and snow protectionDuring 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.
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Frost and snow protectionDanfoss 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.
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