SpeedTrace Roof and Gutter Kits
FE Universal Connection/Termination Kits ach can complete one power input connection or one power input splice, three lead terminations and two end terminations. This kit can only be used with General Purpose FE Constant Wattage Heat Cable.
Note: Requires a double hub junction box that is not included.
Kit Contents:
- 3 €“ lead pouches
- 2 €“ end pouches
- 6 €“ shrink tubes
- 1-3 oz (89mm) tube RTV sealant
- 1 caution label
- 2 €“ ring terminals
- 2 €“ splice connectors 12-10
- 3 €“ wire nuts
- 1-1 in NPT pipe standoff
- 2 €“ pipe straps
Since 1949
Additional Features:
- Durable, long lasting professional-grade self-regulating heating cable
- Suitable for residential, commercial, adn industrial roofing applications
- Ideal for melting snow and de-icing roofs, gutters, adn downspouts
SpeedTrace can be used for a variety of heat solutions, some of which are referenced by a number of different terms; including:
- Roof De-Icing Cable
- Ice Dam Cables
- Heat Tape for Roofs
- Heat Tape for Gutters
- Roof Heat Cable
- Heat Cable for Roof
- Roof Cables
- Heat Wire for Roof
Supply Voltage: 110-120 VAC, 208-277 VAC
Nominal Wattage:
- 5 watts/ft (16 watts/m) at 50°F (10°C)
- 10 watts/ft (33 watts/m) at 32°F (0°C) in ice and snow
Minimum Exposure Temperature: -40°F (-40°C)
Maximum Exposure Temperature: 150°F (65°C)
Outer Jacket: Moisture and flame resistant Thermoplastic outer jacket
Bus Wires:16 AWG
Power Cord:
110-120 VAC: 6 ft (1.8 m) power cord with 3-prong grounded plug (NEMA 5-15P)
208-277 VAC: 2.5 ft (0.76 m) power cord with bare wire leads
Installation Requirements
Suitable for:
- Standard pitched roofs with or without gutters
- Standard roofing materials including shingle, shake, rubber, tar, wood, metal and plastic roofs
- Gutters and downspouts made from standard materials including metal or plastic
Not suitable for:
- Flat, slate, stone, ceramic, composite tar/gravel roofs
Electrical requirements:
- GFCI protected circuit, local code approved outlet (power source) within close proximity to the heating cable starting point, and protected form the weather
| Part No. 110-120 VAC | Part No. 208-277 VAC | Cable Length ft(m) | Roof Clips | Downspout Hangers | Cable Ties | Caution Labels |
| FFRG15-50 | FFRG25-50 | 50 (15.2) | 30 | 2 | 15 | 2 |
| FFRG15-75 | FFRG25-75 | 75 (22.8) | 50 | 4 | 20 | 2 |
| FFRG15-100 | FFRG25-100 | 100 (30.5) | 60 | 4 | 25 | 2 |
| FFRG15-125 | FFRG25-125 | 125 (38.1) | 80 | 4 | 30 | 2 |
| FFRG15-150 | FFRG25-150 | 150 (45.7) | 100 | 6 | 40 | 2 |
Roof Measurement
| Roof Overhang [Eave/Soffit] in (mm) | Standard Roof [M] ft (m) | Standing Seam Roof 18 in (457 mm) Seam [M] ft (m) | Standing Seam Roof 24 in (610 mm) Seam [M] ft (m) |
| None | 2.0 (0.61) | 2.5 (0.76) | 2.0 (0.61) |
| 12 (305) | 2.5 (0.85) | 2.8 (0.85) | 2.4 (0.73) |
| 24 (610) | 3.0 (0.91) | 3.6 (1.10) | 2.9 (0.88) |
| 36 (914) | 4.0 (1.21) | 4.3 (1.31) | 3.6 (1.10) |
What is an Ice Dam?
Ice Dams are Ice buildups that form on a rooftop due to the inherent temperature differences between heated spaces and roof overhangs.
[1] Naturally, some heat loss occurs through an attic. As even a small amount of heat passes through the attic space it warms the roof.
[2] Snow on the roof melts and runs under the insulating blanket of snow, until it reaches a cold section of the roof and freezes, beginning the formation of an ice dam.
[3] More snow melts and cannot drain properly. Snow melt water then gets trapped, creating standing water on the rooftop.
[4] Standing water then can enter a home or business by penetrating through roofing materials causing significant property damage