G-Trace (GT)

G-Trace is a commercial/residential grade, self-regulating heating cable specifically designed to prevent snow and ice build up on roofs and in gutters. In snow and icy water the cable operates at full power. As the snow melts and the water drains away G-Trace self regulates to half power while it dries, as it gets warmer it gradually reduces its output. It can be cut-to-length during installation.

The G-Trace system is safe as self-regulation prevents overheating. It can even be installed directly into plastic gutters and with UV stable outer jackets the system is durable and reliable.

Accreditation & certifications - GT/CRH/OneTracei

Example of Applications

  • Protects roof and gutters from snow and ice build up.
  • For use on commercial or residential premises.

Benefits

  • Can be cut to length
  • Can be installed directly into plastic gutters
  • Output self-regulates in response to ambient temperature
  • No overheating or burnout

G-Trace is available with a corrosion resistant thermoplastic outer jacket (GT) and when greater corrosion resistance is required with a fluoropolymer outer jacket (GT-F).

The installation of G-Trace is quick and simple and requires no special skills or tools. Termination, splicing and power connection components are all provided in convenient kits.

 

  • Product Specification - maximum withstand temperature 60°C (140°F)

    G-Trace has a power output of 36 W/m in ice at 0ºC and 18 W/m in air at 0ºC. The thermal output of the cable is illustrated on the graph to the right. The graph shows the nominal power output at rated voltage.

    FSM - nominal power output against pipe temperature

    Maximum Withstand Temperature

    60°C (140°F)

    Minimum Energised Temperature

    -40°C (-40°F)

    Minimum Installation Temperature

    -40ºC (-40ºF)

    Power Supply

    1-277 VAC

    Cable Dimensions

    GT 12.95 x 5.95mm
    +/- 0.5mm

    GT-F 12.65 x 5.65mm
    +/- 0.5mm

    Minimum Bending Radius

    GT - 35mm

    Weight kg/100m

    GT - 11.8 kg

    GT-F - 12.6 kg

    Maximum Resistance of

    Protective Braiding

    18.2 Ohm/km

    Cable Gland Thread Size

    M20

    Maximum Circuit Length (m) for various circuit breaker sizes

    Product

    Reference

    Start-Up

    Temperature (°C)

    230V

    6A

    10A

    16A

    20A

    32A

    GT

    10

    26

    42

    68

    84

    90

    0

    24

    38

    62

    78

    86

    -15

    20

    34

    54

    68

    80

    For use with Type C circuit breakers to IEC 60898