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Easy Heat RS-2 Automatic Roof De-Icing Cable Control
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Color | Multicolor |
Brand | Jensen |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Material | Plastic |
Item Weight | 2 Pounds |
About this item
- 1200 watt capacity at 120 VAC, one per cable
- State of the art electronic sensor
- Weather resistant enclosure
- Installs quickly and easily
- Made in the USA
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 11 x 9 x 3 inches |
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Item Weight | 2 pounds |
Department | Unisex-Adult |
Manufacturer | Jensen Distributing - Lawn & Garden |
ASIN | B000BMABZG |
Item model number | RS-2 |
Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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Product Description
RS-2 features: -automatic roof de icing cable control. -Installs quickly & easily. -State of the art electronic sensor. -Turns the cable on for de icing only when required. -Easily installed. Product type: -heating cable. Generic specifications: -1200W capacity at 120 VAC. Dimensions: overall height - top to bottom: -8". Overall width - side to side: -6.75". Overall depth - front to back: -3.25". Overall product weight: -1.6 lbs.
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Easy Heat RS-2 Roof De-Icer Control
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Customers like the instructions for the roof de-icing unit. They say it comes with easy to follow instructions. They are also happy with durability. However, some customers have reported issues with connectivity. Opinions are mixed on performance, ice control, and value.
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Customers like the instructions for the roof de-icing unit. They say it's relatively easy to install and follow. Some mention that the concept is great, but the execution could be better.
"...So far I am very happy with the product and installation and I am looking forward to seeing how well they work this coming winter." Read more
"...Installation was simple, even after my heat tape had already been installed...." Read more
"...I guess there are other ways to control the cables, but this sure seems convenient, and at Amazon's price - not much of a decision to make." Read more
"...This setup looked good in our tests after it was installed, but we don't yet know what it will be like in practice, because we had to bypass it to..." Read more
Customers like the durability of the controller. They say it's a quality built, good product, and in good shape.
"good product" Read more
"Item as advertised, good product." Read more
"...Good clear instructions and product seems to be well made." Read more
"...see the wires melting through the snow however they are just not strong enough to prevent the ice damming from forming...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the controller. Some mention that it was easy to install and worked well, while others say that it didn't work the first time they used it, or that the sensor didn' t work properly.
"...the instructions for 3-4 mild winter storms in our area, and it refuses to activate even when it should be..." Read more
"...It's been in use for one full winter and I can confirm that it works great. It turns on when an ice dam would have the potential of forming...." Read more
"...Of course, it is also possible that the sensor is just not working properly...." Read more
"...Excellent product. It should be redesigned with better interface, such as separate indicator lights to inform the user of it’s sensor status...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ice control. Some mention that it does just enough to prevent ice buildup with the automatic sensor. They say the cables prevent icing dams from forming and all automatically. However, others say that it didn't control the ic build-up at all and ice dammed along the gutter.
"...When plugging the heat tape in directly, the wires heated up so I know the fault is with this unit itself...." Read more
"...This unit has prevented ice damming in my north gutters reliably for months, where ice from overflowing gutters was a constant hazard before...." Read more
"...But now, we get some melting on the east side, dripping, icicles, and the start of ice dams -- because the west side has not yet seen the sun and..." Read more
"...As a result, I started noticing ice damming along the gutter.I disconnected the sensor and plugged the cable in directly...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the controller. Some say it's a great money saving device worth the money, and an easy way to save money. However, others say that it was a waste of money and the execution could be better for the money.
"...The Easy Heat products seemed to be very cost effective, but what really helped to sell me was the fact that their installation manuals for all of..." Read more
"...Overall pretty garbage unit and buyers should be warned...." Read more
"...Saves me money from not constantly powering the De-Icing cable...." Read more
"...I hope I don't have a repeat of water entering the house again. Waste of money." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the heat produced by the controller. Some are pleased with the amount of heat it produces, while others say that it didn't work as expected.
"...I tested the cables before installation and was pleased at the amount of heat they gave off in a very short period of time...." Read more
"...This is NOT a snow melt controller- it is only intended to prevent ice damming...." Read more
"This product is a perfect compliment to the heat tape and I would highly recommend buying them as a pair...." Read more
"...that the cables were not turning on as there was no melting occurring on the roof. I became concerned...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the controller. They mention that the cable control didn't work at all, the sensor was under snow or ice, and the cable had never come on again. Some customers also say that the wires went off in all directions.
"...thin two wire "zip cord" instead of adequate wiring and wires went off in all directions...." Read more
"...And some cable ends were not very accessible because the cable went down a gutter drain pipe...." Read more
"...during the day when the sun is melting the snow, the sensor won't turn the cables on because it's "too cold"...." Read more
"...I noticed during the last snowfall that the cables were not turning on as there was no melting occurring on the roof. I became concerned...." Read more
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I ultimately decided to go with the Easy Heat cables, but was unsure how I wanted to control them. We travel quite a bit during the winter, and I wanted a controller that would protect our house but that would not waste energy on the cables when they are not needed. There were a variety of thermal only controllers out there, but the Easy Heat RS-2 requires both the proper temperature AND the presence of moisture before it will energize the cables. If it worked, it seemed to me that I could turn it on and forget it for much of the winter and feel confident that the house would be protected.
I decided to try an all-Easy Heat solution. I redesigned my cable runs to reduce the number down to just two cables to save money. This is because each RS-2 can handle up to 1200 watts, but they only want one cable plugged into each RS-2. I ordered the cables and two RS-2's through Amazon and everything arrived well ahead of promise. I tested the cables before installation and was pleased at the amount of heat they gave off in a very short period of time. I tested both RS-2's in buckets of ice water and they worked as advertised.
My old installation had been done about 25 years ago by the previous homeowner and there was no documentation. It was strung through my attic and used old thin two wire "zip cord" instead of adequate wiring and wires went off in all directions. (We were lucky we never had a fire as I found that one of the roof cables had shorted out against the gutter drain pipe). The cables were "hard wired" to the (ungrounded) circuit whereas the Easy Heat Products are set up to use standard 110V grounded plugs. I decided to be safe and ordered a GFI circuit breaker from Grady's through Amazon so that the entire circuit would be protected regardless of how it had been wired. The toughest part of my installation was when I fished new romex (with ground wire) through the old holes in the attic walls and then mounted new water resistant plug receptacles under the eaves outside of the house. I also mounted the two RS-2 control boxes beside the new receptacles in a place where I could see the indicator lights (to determine both if the controller had power and if it was powering the cables) without crawling out on the roof. I also removed all of the old zip cord that I could find and installed a switch for the cables inside the house (not in the attic).
Once I had the new 110V plugs in place, installing the Easy-Heat cables was, well, very easy. The clips that came with the cables worked far better than the originals from my old installation and damaged the shingles far less. I had plenty of extra clips once I was finished. The only problem I had was fishing some of the cable down my drain pipes as I could not get the rusty screws from the pipes off to pull the cables in from beneath. (I should have just drilled out the screws in the first place). My cables were just barely long enough even though I used the planning guide and then added a 10% safety factor on top of that. I think it was in part because of how in my particular situation, I wired the required cable sections near the RS-2 controller and used more cable than I planned. I would suggest that when you order your cables, if your circuit can stand the extra wattage, you consider ordering the next cable size up to allow a bit more comfort in the installation.
Now that I have power out to the roof and controllers and cables that plug in as easily as an extension cord, I can easily upgrade or change the installation. I plan on re-shingling the roof in two or three years, and this cable installation will remove quickly and can be put back into place quickly during that job. The total cost for everything including what I bought at Lowes (Romex, outdoor boxes, receptacles, wood screws, etc) was just over $400 which is much less that what I had been quoted to have a professional do it. I spent about 16 hours researching and planning (ok, I AM an engineer), about 3 hours in the attic undoing and redoing wiring, and about 5 hours on the roof (again undoing and then redoing). So far I am very happy with the product and installation and I am looking forward to seeing how well they work this coming winter.
The advantage is that you're not constantly powering the cable (and heating the roof), 24 hours a day. Sure, you could set up a timer, but who wants it to turn on when there's no worry of an ice dam or snow on the roof on a warm (or very cold) day?
It's been in use for one full winter and I can confirm that it works great. It turns on when an ice dam would have the potential of forming. It detects if they're moisture *AND* if the outside temp is just above freezing, where the snow would melt a little on its own, but not enough.
Since having this unit, it only kicks on when it's needed and shuts off when it's either too cold, too warm, or no snow (thus no moisture) on the roof. Saves me money from not constantly powering the De-Icing cable.
People on here complain about the price for something as simple as its inside components. In the long run, this saves you money from your power bill.
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Please ask me to rate the controller again in March - I have my fingers crossed that it will do the job.
Chris Evans