Project Details
- Location: Westfield, NJ
- Heated Surface Type: Walkway and Steps (Exterior)
- Floor/Surface Material: Paver
- Square Footage: 236 sq. ft. (Full Coverage)
- System Power: 11,018 Watts (11.018 kW)
- Voltage: 240 Volts
- Amps: 46 Amps
- Operating Cost Per Hour: $1.54 (based on~$0.14/kWh local rate)
- $12.32 per day (assuming 8 hours of operation)
- $61.60 per month (assuming 5 days of 8-hour operation)
- Products Used: WarmlyYours Snow Melt Cable and Advanced Sensor Control
Automated Winter Safety in Westfield
Mark, a local landscape architect, sought a high-end, maintenance-free solution for a client's exterior walkway in Westfield, NJ. The existing situation presented a seasonal hazard—a significant paver walkway and steps prone to snow and ice accumulation, requiring constant manual clearing to ensure safe access. The goal was an invisible, permanent fix that offered superior performance and could be easily integrated into the paved surface.
The solution was the WarmlyYours Snow Melt Cable system, designed for full coverage beneath the new pavers. The installation process involved laying the flexible, durable cable directly on the sub-surface with a tight 3.0-inch spacing, ensuring maximum heat output to handle New Jersey's winter storms. The system was connected to an Advanced Snow and Ice Melt Control with an aerial sensor, automating the process entirely. When the sensor detects moisture and freezing temperatures, the electric radiant heating system automatically energizes, melting snow and ice as it falls.
The outcome is a stunning, maintenance-free walkway that provides supreme winter safety and radiant comfort. The homeowner enjoys the convenience of never having to shovel or apply harsh chemicals to their beautiful pavers, preserving the landscaping and significantly enhancing the home's value.
Featured Products
- Snow Melt Cable (240V): Highly durable, twin-conductor electric radiant floor heating cable specifically designed for embedding in concrete, asphalt, or mortar/sand beds under pavers. Provides high-output heat for dependable snow and ice removal.
- Advanced Snow and Ice Melt Control (SCA-DUAL): A sophisticated control unit that uses a sensor to monitor temperature and precipitation. It automatically turns the system on and off, maximizing energy efficiency by only running the system when needed.
- Snow Melt Aerial-Mounted Sensor (AIR-SS): The aerial sensor works with the control unit (SCA-DUAL) to detect moisture and temperature, triggering the system activation automatically. This on-demand functionality is key to maintaining energy efficient heating.
- Medium Relay Panel (RLY-8PL): Used to handle the system’s large current draw ($46$ Amps at $240$V), ensuring safe and effective power delivery for the entire electric floor heating system.
- Snow Melt Plaque (SMP): An essential accessory required by the National Electrical Code (NEC). This plaque identifies the presence of an electric snow-melting system, aiding in future maintenance or service.
