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Sweden, Stockholm
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Review on πŸ”₯ Heavy Duty Self-Regulating Heat Tape Pro by Radiant Solutions Company for Ice Dam Prevention - Plug-in Ready Heat Cable - 120V, 6 watts/FT + 10 Foot Cold Lead (12 Feet) by Jamie Sorenson

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Incredible product A+++ I love these heated roof cables!

I received a 62ft cable. I noticed that water was dripping into my house from underground above. It bled through the window frame so luckily I have minimal cast when it comes out and dries. The day after I saw the drop I ordered this product. The benefit for me was that the cable itself is strong enough and secure enough. that it can be blocked and will not short circuit or ignite. It was very, very cold in Minnesota this winter, the roof was hard and covered with ice, so I couldn't install it properly in those conditions. I connected the cable, unrolled it, and looped cable through the ice dam above my leaky window. During the day the cables cut through the ice and I was able to climb up my ladder and pull out large 2 foot chunks of ice so the melting ice water could properly run down the slide. I used a rake to clear the snow over the dam and NO MORE LEAKS! You can even stick this cable down your gutters to ensure it works for you even in the cold. Granted, the part of the roof I was working with is probably 20 feet long, so I really don't need 62 feet. At least not for the purpose I used it for. I plan to install cables with clamps this spring/summer, but additional cables may be needed for the rest of the roof. It was a great great solution for a roof that I could barely reach with my 25ft ladder. Of course, if you have a higher or unsafe roof, have a local handyman install it. Don't risk hurting yourself. I'm agile and stable so I wasn't too worried about my wellbeing lol. Actually it's worth it. Don't wait until you've seriously damaged your ceiling or walls and need to contact your home insurance team to have the walls replaced and revoke your deductible. Snow (this will also save you more time and money in the long run). Even with my sub floors vented and insulated and gutter protection in place I still have a leak. It's a great thing when you just plug it in and know it'll get the job done. product +. I have already recommended it to many friends.

Pros
  • Handsfree
Cons
  • Very expensive