Clips to position & fasten heat tape for ice dams to your roof. Fasten clip to roof, then quickly and easily hold heat tape in desired position. Clips are designed to firmly hold tape in place through storm weather and winds. Sold in boxes of 25 and 50. Made of non-corrosive aluminum, in anodized black. For use with all ice dam heat tape & de-icing cable, including all Radiant Solutions Pre-Assembled Heat Tape lengths & ice dam heat tape spools.
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Price range: $30.95 through $56.95
Radiant Solutions Company’s take on the industry standard for Heat Tape roof installation. We’ve sourced high-quality aluminum and employed an anodization process to make a discreet black color that blends in with most roofs.
Nail On Roof Clips require the use of some form of fastener (nails, screws, adhesive). For a solution that does not require a fastener, see our Grip Clip Heat Tape Clips.
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Plan for one clip every 24 inches along the top and two clips along the bottom of your zig-zag runs of cable. In a zig-zag pattern, put two at each bottom “V.”
You’ll need basic tools: a hammer, nails or screws (depending on roof type), and roofing sealant to keep penetrations watertight.
They’re made from corrosion-resistant 5052 aluminum alloy and won’t rust. However, nail-on clips do require penetrating the roofing surface. If you want a completely nail-free install, check out our patented Grip Clips.
Nail-on clips work with asphalt shingles and cedar shakes. Nail-ons are not recommended for metal roofs.
They’re built from heavy-gauge aluminum alloy to withstand snow, ice, and high winds. Once fastened and sealed correctly, they’ll hold cable securely season after season.
Yes. They’re designed to hold any standard self-regulating or constant-wattage de-icing cable in the 5-6 mm × 8-13 mm range. You’ll get the best fit with our Heat Tape Pro.
Every 24 inches on the top and bottom of your zig-zag cable runs. In valleys or areas with heavy snow and wind, you can tighten that spacing slightly for extra support.
The clips stay permanently fastened once nailed in, but you can snap cable in and out of them if you need to replace or adjust your run. If you move your system entirely, you’ll need new clips for the new location.
Nail-on clips require fasteners and roof penetrations. Grip Clips are a patented, tool-free option for asphalt shingles that clamp on with no nails or screws. Nail-ons are versatile for many roof materials, but if you want to avoid penetrations altogether, Grip Clips are the way to go.
We keep them in stock and ship same day from Minnesota, don’t ‘cha know (assuming you don’t order too late in the day!). Orders placed over the weekend will ship the next business day.
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Yes. Use roofing sealant compatible with your roof type to keep penetrations watertight.
PipeFreezePRO comes with one or more 30ft rolls of high-quality fiberglass tape, but you can use any tape with a temperature rating of 150º F and above. Self-adhesive aluminum foil tape can be used but avoid standard tapes, including electrical tape and duct tape because they lose their adhesion when exposed to heat. Remember, it’s imperative to cover the pipe/heat tape assembly with pipe insulation (1/2″ minimum thickness). Think four easy steps: 1) cable on pipe, 2) tape on cable, 3) insulation on pipe/cable and 4) tape on insulation.
Pipe Freeze PRO can be overlapped during installation. This is a fundamental advantage of self-regulating heat cable over cheap, constant wattage cable found in hardware stores is that it can be overlapped without risk of shorting out or catching fire. So yes, overlap away!
The amount of heat cable needed for pipe freeze prevention is determined by a couple of simple factors including: Length of pipe, diameter of pipe, distance to power supply and number of valves.
Most of the time, we do not recommend a spiral cable application because it’s simply not necessary. It requires 3x the cable to do the same job.
Therefore, simply use a straight, single run of cable affixed to the bottom of the pipe (think 6 o’clock position) using the provided fiberglass installation tape. Next, add 1 foot of cable for every valve because you will be wrapping the valve with cable. For pipes less than 1″ in diameter, a single cable run is sufficient. For larger pipes, two cable runs are recommended. Keep in mind that plastic pipes are less thermally conductive so you may choose to use two cable runs on larger plastic pipes to be safe. Finally, if your outlet isn’t close to the pipe you are treating, factor in enough heat cable to reach your outlet (Pipe Freeze PRO does come with a 36″ power cord).
Finally, you must install insulation on your pipe and heat cable assembly in order for the system to operate effectively. See instructions for further details.
The cable can be exposed to wetness but the thermostat must stay dry to function properly. Use Pipe Freeze PRO for pipe freeze prevention applications only.
Consider using Heat Tape Pro inside of open drain pipes as that cable is rated for use in wet areas.
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Heat Tape Pro has the most comprehensive installation system that works on almost any kind of roof type.
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Pipe Freeze Pro’s integrated thermostat turns power on and off automatically to the cable to save electricity. The thermostat is the lump located between the power cord and the heat cable. The thermostat triggers the cable to turn on at 37ºF and off at 50ºF, with a sensitivity range of +/- 4ºF. It’s a great feature that makes Pipe Freeze Pro unique among heat cables on the market.
Yes and no. The cable is approved for exposure to wet conditions but you should keep the thermostat dry for proper operation.
No. The thermostat need only be exposed to cold air. It does not hurt to have the thermostat attached to the pipe but it is not necessary. If you choose to attach it to the pipe keep in mind that the thermostat should not be covered with insulation.
No. You want the thermostat to react to the cold environment so it triggers the Pipe Freeze Pro to turn on.
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.
Every Length of Pipe Freeze Pro has a cord length of 3-feet (36″) that is not included in the listed/state length. Meaning: A 30-foot Heat Tape pro will have a 30 feet of heated cable + a 3-foot unheated power cord.
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.
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