Name: EasyHeat Roof Sentry De-Icing Control Cable Kit, Monitors Moisture & Temperature, 120V
Brand: EasyHeat
SKU: 0522599
Price: 109.99 CAD
Availability: InStock

Product Details

The EasyHeat Roof Sentry De-Icing Control Cable Kit features easy installation and automatic de-icing control. The state-of-the-art electronic sensor monitors both temperature and moisture on your roof, activating the included heating cable only when needed to melt ice and snow. The sensor and control unit install quickly and easily, allowing you to avoid dangerous manual shovelling and expensive damage from ice dams.

Connect your de-icing cables together using the EasyHeat Roof Sentry Roof De-icing Control
Monitor the temperature and moisture of roof tops with sensors
Control is housed in a white plastic unit
Meets CSA standards
Power specification: 120 volts
Easy to install - plug-in installation

Part Number	RS2
Accessories List	Thermostat
Advanced Features	Grounded Plug, Weather Resistant
Amperage	10 A
Assembled Length (cm)	20.32 cm
Assembled Length (ft)	0.67 ft
Assembled Length (in)	8.00 in
Assembled Weight (kg)	0.90 kg
Assembled Weight (lb)	1.98 lb
Certifications	CSA Listed, UL Listed

Heating Cable Type	Roof Heating Cable
Indicator Light Type	Power
Minimum Temperature Protection Rating (°C)	-40.00 °C
Minimum Temperature Protection Rating (°F)	-40.00 °F
Primary Colour	White
Voltage (V)	120 V
Wattage	1200 W

Warranty

This product carries a 1 year exchange warranty redeemable at any Canadian Tire store.

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Same-Day Delivery costs $9.99 per order
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Questions

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Q: Can you install this product in the winter when ice has formed already? i have ice dams causing water to leak.

4 years ago

4 Answers

A: I'd suggest contacting Emerson Easyheat online support to ask about this situation. They've been helpful when i've had to contact them in the past.
4 years ago
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Q: Is this control available with a longer sensor wire? The one supplies does not reach the warmest part of my roof.

2 years ago

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A: The RS-2 Controller is only supplied with 10 ft (3 m) of sensor wire. To route the sensor wire on your install, lay the Splice Connection and sensor wire along the bottom of the gutter within two inches of the roof de-icing cable. Route the sensor wire over at least one gutter support strap or nail in order to sense the full depth of the gutter, then route along one triangular weave of the heating cable on the roof as per diagram. At the peak of the second triangle, attach the sensor wire up the roof, at least 2 feet (60.96 cm) past the heater wire.
a year ago
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Q: Can this be used to regulate snow and ice build up on a polyethylene tarp instead of a roof

a year ago

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A: Yes, and no. This particular controller absolutely can do it, but the trigger for power is a combination of temperature and moisture within a preset (and unchangeable) range, good for its promoted purpose. That said, although very specific, if your project would want the same triggers, sure, this would work. Here's what the manual says: "If the [ambient] temperature is below 4C (40F) AND at least 10-inches (25.40-cm) of the sensor [wire] is laying in (or on) water, then the R2 will apply power... Note that snow or ice surrounding the sensor wire WILL NOT result in activation of the RS2 to energize the cables." Having said that, the companion heat trace wire itself would not be appropriate to be used on a poly tarp. The manufacturer lists many materials that are incompatible (e.g. a rubber roof), and despite the poly tarp having better flame resistance, it'd be risky. If you're looking for a slightly more basic temperature triggered switch, although it uses a probe, something like a Digital Seedling Heat Mat Thermostat Controller (I've got one that has a range of 40-108F) may be worth looking at.
a year ago
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Q: Could this be used on a mansard roof? (i.e. the gutter is 1 story below the edge of the roof where the cable zig zags

2 years ago

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A: The RS-2 will work on a mansard roof provided that its sensor wire will be placed on a heated section part of the roof (were at least 10 inches of the sensor wire should be able to sense melted ice/snow or water) and also they will be able to attached the sensor wire using its clips. Further, please check their roof material, for asphalt tab shingles use our ADKS or RC or PSR heating cables. If the roof is made of metal, flat, composite (tar and gravel), rubber, clay or wood, use only the PSR heating cable.
2 years ago
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Q: Peut-on utiliser deux câbles sur un même contrôleur.

2 years ago

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A: No, the RS2 is made to accept only one cable per unit, the maximum cable size that can be connected to the RS2 is 1200 Watts. Risk of fire, electric shock or the formation of ice dams can result from a larger cable or from multiple cables being connected.
2 years ago
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Q: can this product be used inside aluminun eave trough

5 years ago

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A: Yes…The unit itself is mounted under the overhang and the sensor cable is then run in the eave trough. The sensor cable then detects both moisture and temperature to activate the roof cable when needed. One RS2 (052-2599) per roof cable.
5 years ago
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Q: I just don't see the length of this cabe on this page. Am I blind?

6 years ago

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A: This product is a control to be used with the roof de-icing cables – it monitors the temperature and moisture on the roof with sensors and turns the cables on/off. The individual cable product numbers are: 052-2576,052-2577,052-2578,052-2579,052-2580,052-2581,052-2582,052-2583. The lengths of each are listed on the website for each.
6 years ago
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Q: What is the power usage when plugged in but low temperature and moisture conditions are not present.

8 years ago

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A: The RS-2 requires two conditions present to energize the de-icing cable. Both cold temperature, on at 3C/38F, and off at 9C/48F and the presence of runoff water from the roof in contact with the sensor wire. If only one condition exists, the control will not activate the cable. Cables are designed to create a flow of water to avoid possible ice build up. The control when operating will draw a max of 10 amps.
8 years ago
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Q: I have found in the past that the snow starts melting on my roof at 2-3 below zero and this is when the ice starts building If this only starts when moisture and 3 above are met , the damage would already be done,I.E. ice dams? Am I correct in my diagnosis

12 years ago

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A: The RS2 requires 2 conditions to be met before it energizes the heating cable. It requires a temperature that is 3°C or colder and the presence of water. As long as these conditions continue to be satisfied, the RS2 will continue to power the roof and gutter de-icing cable. The RS2 does not de-energize the roof cable unless one of the above mentioned conditions is no longer being met. i.e. the temperature has risen above 3°C or the temperature has dropped sufficiently below freezing causing the water supply to stop due to freezing. This should allow the water to flow along the cable until it gets to the ground so that it is no longer on the roof where it could cause ice dams.
12 years ago
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4 out of 5 stars.

à l'essais

Installé mais pas essayé, à première vue bonne qualité. Je commenterai au printemps

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5 out of 5 stars.

This thing is awesome! Makes roof heating cable an install and forget item! JUST WORKS!

It makes your heating cable an install and forget item... just turns on when it detect water on roof or in gutters, so never have to think about or be there to turn the heating cable on or off.. JUST WORKS! AWESOME! Must have accessory for your heating cable!

Yes, I recommend this product.

2 out of 5 stars.

No help from store staff

3 years ago

Had to return the products after reading instructions at home. It turns out that the product is probably correct for what I want, but even after reading the instructions, I was not sure that this would work for me

No, I do not recommend this product.

This should really help, easy install but must follow their directions or it won't work.

Easy install. Follow directions for success. Save money on hydro as it controls the usage for you.

3 out of 5 stars.

Easy heat control and wire

No body knows about this product, not even the manager!!!