Can I cut or modify Radiant Solutions heat tape to a different length?

No plug-in ready Heat Tape should be cut, modified or altered. Heat Tape Pro and Pipe Freeze Pro are offered in many lengths from 6-foot up to 150-foot. These products are not designed to be modified, so you should pick the length you need and work with that length. These cables should not be altered […]

Do the plugs light up?

Yes. When the Heat Tape is plugged into a working outlet the plug will light up. Note:If you are using a Thermostatic switch like the ThermaCord with Heat Tape Pro, the plug on your heat tape will only be lit up when the ambient temperature is low enough and your ThermaCord has switched on power […]

Can I install heat tape on my flat roof?

Yes. Heat Tape Pro can be used on your flat roof and will not harm the roofing material. Radiant solutions has developed several accessories and installation components that work well for flat and low-pitch roofs. Installing heat tape on a flat roof often requires more unique considerations than standard serpentine patterns used on pitched roofs. […]

What is the Best Cable for Outdoor Pipes and Drains?

Heat Tape Pro is rated for wet locations and outdoor environments. It is ideally suited for outdoor pipes and can be installed in open drains, such as 4″ PVC pipes for gutter system drainage. Do not use Pipe Freeze Pro for wet location pipe freeze protection.

What Heat Cable Should I Use for Wet Locations?

Heat Tape Pro is our line of robust, outdoor rated cable. It’s designed specifically for the demands of extreme environments including wet locations such as outdoor pipes, open drain lines and of course roof and gutter de-icing applications. Do not use Pipe Freeze Pro as it is rated for dry locations only.

Can I install Radiant Solutions heat tape on my cedar roof?

Yes. Radiant Solutions has the most comprehensive installation system for Heat Tape that exists. We make accessories to install heat tape on almost any kind of roof. Click here to learn about product specifically for Natural Cedar Roofs Click Here to lear about products for synthetic cedar roofs

How long is the plug-in cord?

On Heat Tape Pro: Every Length of Heat Tape Pro has a cord length of 10-feet that is not included in the listed/state length. Meaning: A 100-foot Heat Tape pro will have a 100 feet of heated cable + a 10-foot unheated power cord. On Pipe Freeze Pro: Every Length of Pipe Freeze Pro has […]

Can I install Radiant Solutions heat tape on my slate roof?

Yes, you can. Heat Tape Pro has the most comprehensive installation system that works on almost any kind of roof type. For information about installing Heat Tape Pro on a Natural Slate Roof, Click here. For information about installing Heat Tape Pro on a Synthetic late Roof, Click here.

Can I install Heat Tape on my standing seam roof?

Yes! Installing our heat tape on your standing seam roof can be very effective in combating ice dam formation. There’s two main products used to install heat tape on your standing seam metal roof: The S-5 SR Heat Tape Clip, and the standard ice dam heat tape clip. Installing Heat Tape on a Standing Seam Roof with the S-5 SR […]