Test Floor Heat Cable

Set the multimeter for resistance at 10k ω 2 at room temperature and take a reading between the sensor leads.

Test floor heat cable. Testing the wiring in mats and cables with a multimeter can prevent costly repairs by alerting you to any breaks or malfunctions in the wiring of a heating system before you install flooring over it. Ideally suited for tile floor heating in bathrooms showers kitchens saunas and many others. Check the resistance ohms of all mats cables and thermostat sensor. Don t forget to test the heat sensor wire testing the electric floor heat sensor wire.

Our floor heating products durable and affordable flextherm s top quality radiant floor heating systems are the ideal heating solution and guarantee for exceptional comfort. These systems work by having an electric heating cable installed underneath the flooring embedded or floating depending on the system and floor type which is then wired to a special thermostat either one specifically designed for floor heating like a warmlyyours nspiration series control or a third party thermostat. Test the floor temperature sensors using a multimeter to verify accuracy of the sensors. Ft for 240v system.

Record your test results on the heating cable tests log on page 30 of the ditra heat installation handbook. The digital multimeter sometimes called an ohm meter is one of the most important tools for installing electric floor heat. The cable is made of the highest quality materials and delivers the most efficient results. Why is megohmmeter testing strongly recommended for schluter ditra heat e hk heating cables.

When turned on. Available in 120v and 240v heattech electric radiant floor heating cable is flexible and is ideal for any room shape. The final test in this series is to test the heat sensor wire. You can find the sensor wire in the box with the thermostat.

The insulation resistance test is intended to detect very small breaks throughout the cable insulation before during and after installation. This wire tells the thermostat how hot the floor is getting. These breaks often remain undetected during the continuity test since they are not necessarily short. Whether you use them as a main or secondary heat source the systems are perfect for every type of room or building as part of a new construction or renovation project.