Ferrari Mailing List: Re: NFC - Driveway Heating

[Martin Stark (MStark]

There a north facing area of my driveway that receives snow melt water 
from a roof that would freeze and cause a problem. I priced commercially 
available melting mats and could not believe how expensive they were. So 
2 years ago I installed a 1300' "snake" of 16 gauge polyethylene 
insulated, UF single conductor, direct burial cable (typically used to 
control golf course irrigation systems) on 2" centers between the base 
blacktop coat and the top coat.  It's connected to a 40 amp 240v circuit 
to deliver about 65 watts per sq. ft..  Works like a charm.

Larry B wrote:

> Am getting estimates to repave my driveway, and spouse is interested in having 
> a relatively flat portion heated in order to avoid ice buildup if it is not 
> pitched perfectly.  If anyone has any experience with heating driveways, and/or 
> rough cost date, I would appreciate hearing from them privately.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Larry
>
>
>
> larrybard [at] hotmail.com
>
>
> _________________________________________________________________
> To unsubscribe or modify your subscription options, please visit:
> http://lists.ferrarilist.com/mailman/options/ferrari/mstark%40copper.net
>
> Sponsored by BooyahMedia.com 
> and F1 Headlines
> http://www.F1Headlines.com/
>
>