Tutorials and Product Instruction

Electricians Resource

Posted by Greg Bublitz Wednesday, November 24, 2021 9:24:00 AM Categories: Electrical

Electricians Resource

Electricians Resource
We encounter lots of questions regarding hard wiring our systems and electrical questions regarding the individual components of our systems. Please bookmark this page for reference !

We decided to put all of our electrical resources together to make it easy for you and your electrician to get the answers you need when you need it.

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Installing the Single Cable Eave Panel (EP-SC)

Tutorial on how to install the Single Cable Eave Panel System (EP-SC) on your roof.
Posted by Greg Bublitz Monday, March 8, 2021 2:38:00 PM Categories: Heat Panels

Single Cable Eave Panel - (EP-SC)Self-regulating heat cables are used in all designs by Edge Melt Systems.

This video tutorial covers step by step instructions on how to install a Single Cable Eave Panel heating system (EP-SC) on your Roof.

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Installing the Cable Cover Bracket (HGS-CCB)

Tutorial on how to install a Cable Cover Bracket heating system in your gutter.
Posted by Greg Bublitz Monday, March 8, 2021 2:02:00 PM Categories: Heat Cable Heat Panels

Cable Cover Bracket - (HGS-CCB)Self-regulating heat cables are used in all designs by Edge Melt Systems.

This video tutorial covers step by step instructions on how to install a Cable Cover Bracket heating system (HGS_CCB)in your gutter.

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Operating the DC Series Digital Controllers (DC-AS22, DC-AS4, DC-AS8)

A tutorial with helpful tips on how to operate the Edge Melt Systems Digital Controller
Posted by Greg Bublitz Monday, February 22, 2021 11:03:00 AM Categories: System Control

Edge Melt Systems DC Series Digital ControllerSelf-regulating heat cables are used in all designs by Edge Melt Systems.

This video tutorial covers step by step instructions on how to operate the Edge Melt Systems DC Series Digital Controllers (DC-AS22, DC-AS4, and DC-AS8).

 

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Installing the AC-EPD Line Guard and Testing

A tutorial on how to install and test the Edge Melt Systems Fault Protection Line Guard
Posted by Greg Bublitz Monday, February 15, 2021 3:01:00 PM Categories: System Control

Edge Melt Systems AC-EPD Line GuardEdge Melt Systems provides a complete Ice Dam Prevention System. 

This video tutorial covers step by step instructions on how to install and test the Edge Melt Systems AC-EPD Line Guard for system fault protection.

 

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Installing and Setting Up the DC-AS4 Digital Controller

A tutorial on how to install and setup the Edge Melt Systems Digital Controller
Posted by Greg Bublitz Friday, February 5, 2021 1:41:00 PM Categories: System Control

Edge Melt Systems DC-AS4 Digital ControllerSelf-regulating heat cables are used in all designs by Edge Melt Systems.

This video tutorial covers step by step instructions on how to install and setup the Edge Melt Systems DC-AS4 Digital Controller.

 

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Installing a Drexan Power Connection Kit with End Seal
- Video How to Series

Tutorial on how to install a Drexan Power Connection Kit with End Seal to a self-regulating heat cable
Posted by Greg Bublitz Monday, January 25, 2021 1:19:00 PM Categories: Heat Cable

Drexan Power Connection Kit with End SealSelf-regulating heat cables are used in all designs by Edge Melt Systems.

This video tutorial covers step by step instructions on how to install a Drexan Power Connection Kit with End Seal to a self-regulating heat cable.

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Installing a Universal Power Connection Kit
- Video How to Series

Tutorial on how to install a Universal Power Connection Kit to a self-regulating heat cable
Posted by Greg Bublitz Monday, January 18, 2021 7:57:00 AM Categories: Heat Cable

Universal Power Connection KitSelf-regulating heat cables are used in all designs by Edge Melt Systems.

This video tutorial covers step by step instructions on how to install a Universal Power Connection Kit to a self-regulating heat cable.

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Installing a Splice on Plug - Video How to Series

Tutorial on how to connect a splice on plug to a self-regulating heat cable
Posted by Greg Bublitz Tuesday, January 5, 2021 12:00:00 PM Categories: Heat Cable

splice on plugSelf-regulating heat cables are used in all designs by Edge Melt Systems.

This video tutorial covers step by step instructions on how to install a splice on plug to a self-regulating heat cable.

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Installing an End Seal - Video How To Series

Tutorial on how to properly terminate a self-regulating heat cable
Posted by Greg Bublitz Monday, January 4, 2021 8:43:00 AM Categories: Heat Cable

End SealSelf-regulating heat cables are used in all designs by Edge Melt Systems. Installing an end seal or terminating the cable properly is essential to the safe installation and operation of an ice dam prevention system.

This video tutorial covers step by step instructions on how to properly terminate a self-regulating heat cable.

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DC Flex Controller Set Up and Operation
- Video How To Series

Posted by Greg Bublitz Tuesday, April 25, 2017 9:57:00 AM Categories: System Control

The DC Flex Digital Heat Cable Controller is the perfect complement to any roof ice prevention system or pipe heat trace application. It allows for the efficient and effective control of your heat cable system without requiring the end user to closely monitor the system.

This video tutorial covers the basic operation and programming functions of the DC Flex Digital Controller. For installation instructions...

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Installation of the Single Cable Eave Panel

Posted by Greg Bublitz Tuesday, February 23, 2016 12:59:00 PM Categories: Heat Panels

digital heat cable controller Our updated profile of the EP-SC means an even easier installation along with improved efficiency. The roof edge ice melt system operates on one run of heat cable in the panel and one in the gutter (if there is one). The EP-SC features an .040 aluminum heat transfer panel with Kynar 500 finish.  

The following video shows simple step by step instruction...

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How To Use The Channel Melt Panel

Posted by Greg Bublitz Thursday, January 21, 2016 8:33:00 AM Categories: Heat Panels
Channel Melt Panel - a versatile tool in the ice dam prevention system arsenal! Upper dormers and upper roof lines that drain onto lower roof sections as well as downspouts that drain onto the roof pose unique problems. What can be done to... Read more
 

System Control - Convenience and Efficiency

Posted by Greg Bublitz Friday, August 14, 2015 9:57:00 AM Categories: System Control

digital heat cable controllerWhat is the best way to operate a heat cable system? For convenience and energy efficiency, use a system controller. System controllers have the heat cables on at the best time to prevent ice dams on the roof or in the gutter. Our controllers feature "window" operation - meaning they are on at temps between 35 and 5 degrees F. When it is warmer, natural melting occurs. When it is really cold usually there is little or no new snow, there is little heat loss melting, and the heat cables are less effective when it is that cold...

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