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Posted by RicodJour on January 21, 2007, 5:50 pm
Don wrote:
> "RicodJour"> wrote
> > While we're on the topic of winter weather, the NYC area has seen a
> > miniscule amount of snow so far this winter. I installed a snow
> > melting system last fall and I was eager to see how the system
> > performed - but Mother Nature hasn't been cooperating. A couple of
> > days ago we got a little bit more than a dusting and I was very pleased
> > to see the walk cleared when I got up in the morning. I celebrated by
> > going back to bed.
>
> The snow melting system is installed in the sidewalk?
> How does it work, electric? hot water?
> We don't have any sidewalks here but I'm just curious.
No sidewalks here either, except in town. The system is under the
front walk and runs to the curb. It's electric due to the relatively
small area that's heated - ~250 SF. Hydronic is more involved with
equipment, house heating is steam, and the cost of operation is fairly
minimal. There's an external sensor that kicks the system on when the
contact coil detects precipitation and the temperature is below 39
degrees.
This is what I use. http://www.warmzone.com/SnowMelting.asp Good
company. Excellent customer service.
R
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