Roof snow and Ice sensor kit that contains the sensor, the sensor mount, the remote control and an internal receiver –so you don’t have go outside to get line-of-site with your unit. For use with your hard-wired ice dam heat tape. Early detection of snow and ice precipitation and subsequent activation of your heat tape can maximize the effectiveness of your ice dam prevention system.
$874.95
50 in stock
Our PYROSelf Snow and Ice Melt Sensor-Controller Kit X is an all-in-one snow sensor & controller for light commercial and residential use. A “plug and Play” controller for frost protection, as well as ice and snow melt applications. When receiving a signal from the built-in snow sensor, it activates the contactors energizing the heating elements. Based on the configuration and settings, the two outputs to the two zones are activated together or in staggering mode. The outdoor temperature set-point as well as the ambient lower limit temperature can be easily set by the remote control. The Technician Settings mode allows the installer or technician to adjust the parameters for customized installations using the remote control. The adjustable time delay (Hold On) is adjustable in the range of 0 up to 48 hours. Installing the system is a quick and easy task. Apart of mounting the metal box to the wall, the installer needs only to connect the line in and line out wires in the marked terminals and the system is ready to work. Kit includes: the PYROself-X Sensor, the PYRO bracket, and the PYRO remote control and the PYRO IRP receiver.
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You get everything you need for a complete automated system: the PyroSelf-X sensor, mounting bracket, remote control, and indoor receiver. The indoor receiver is the key difference from our basic kit – you can control and monitor your system from inside your house without needing line-of-sight to the outdoor sensor.
The outdoor sensor detects snow and ice precipitation, then automatically activates your hard-wired heat tape system. You can set temperature thresholds and time delays (0-48 hours) using the remote control. When conditions warrant it, the system energizes your heating elements to prevent ice dam formation.
The PyroSelf Kit X is designed for hard-wired heat tape installations, not plug-in systems. If you have our Heat Tape Pro that's been professionally hard-wired into your electrical system, this will work perfectly. For plug-in Heat Tape Pro, you'd want our ThermaCord controller instead.
It's designed to be straightforward for anyone comfortable with basic electrical work. You mount the control box to a wall, connect the line-in and line-out wires to the marked terminals, and position the outdoor sensor. The system is "plug and play" once those connections are made. If you're not comfortable with electrical work, any electrician can handle this quickly.
Yes! The Kit X has two separate outputs that can operate together or in staggering mode. This lets you control different areas of your roof independently – maybe your south-facing slope needs different timing than your north-facing gutters.
The main difference is the indoor receiver. With the Kit X, you don't have to go outside to adjust settings or check status. The remote works from inside your house, which is pretty nice when it's snowing and 10 degrees outside.
Absolutely. Instead of running your heat tape all winter, the PyroSelf only activates when snow or ice is actually detected. Combined with the adjustable time delays and temperature settings, most customers see significant energy savings that help offset the system cost over time.
The sensor is designed to work even when snow accumulates on it. The system is smart enough to detect precipitation and temperature conditions that create ice dam risk, regardless of some snow coverage on the sensor itself.
The standard kit works well for most residential installations. If you need the sensor positioned far from where you want to mount the control box, we also offer sensor extension kits to give you more flexibility in placement.
The Kit X includes technician settings that allow for customized troubleshooting and adjustments. Plus, you're getting this from a company that's been solving ice dam problems for over 35 years. We provide real technical support from people who actually understand how these systems work in the real world.
The Kit X includes an indoor receiver, which means you can control and monitor your system from inside your house without needing line-of-sight to the outdoor sensor. It's the only PyroSelf system that lets you stay warm and cozy while checking your heat tape status.
Nope! That's the whole point of the Kit X. The indoor receiver means you can adjust temperature settings, time delays, and check system status from the comfort of your living room, even during a blizzard.
If you value convenience and don't want to trudge through snow to adjust your system, absolutely. The indoor receiver also means you're more likely to actually use and optimize the system since it's so easy to access.
Everything you need: the outdoor sensor, mounting bracket, remote control, AND the indoor receiver. It's the complete package for hands-off automation.
Yes, as long as your heat tape is hard-wired into your electrical system (not plug-in). This is designed for permanent installations.
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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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.
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