Earth-Soil Heating System

Name: Earth-Soil Heating System
Brand: WIPE hotwire

Overview

WIPE hotwire Earth-Soil Heating System is engineered for earth mass heating over large surface areas, built to deliver reliable warmth beneath concrete in demanding ground heating applications.

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Features & Specifications

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Twin solid/multi-strand ETFE insulated conductors, 0.2-inch diameter
Aluminium foil with drain wire and TPC braid shielding
High-temperature PVC outer jacket, 30 Mil thickness
Heating cable, 11.25 W/ft. linear wattage, 120V / 208V / 240V / 277V / 347V, 50/60Hz supply
FG Mesh carrier, sticky and non-sticky mat variants
1.64 ft. mesh width, heat density up to 45 W/Sq ft
Supply lead in separate and integrated connection types, 10 to 20 ft. cable length

Conductor	Solid/multi-strand tinned copper, AWG 18, 16, and 14
Insulation	ETFE, twin solid/multi-strand construction, 0.2-inch diameter
Shielding	Aluminium foil with drain wire and TPC braid
Outer Jacket	High-temperature PVC, 30 Mil thickness
Linear Wattage	11.25 W/ft.
Voltage	120V, 208V, 240V, 277V, 347V, 50/60Hz
Carrier	FG Mesh, sticky and non-sticky mat variants
Mesh Width	1.64 ft.
Heat Density	Up to 45 W/Sq ft
Cable Length	10 to 20 ft., separate and integrated connection types

Heating conductor	Solid/multi-strand
Return conductor	Solid/multi-strand, tin plated copper
Insulation	XLPE
Shielding	Polyester laminated aluminium foil with drain wire
Outer jacket	High temperature PVC
Cable diameter (Nom.)	6.5 mm
Linear wattage	30 W/m
Supply voltage	230V, 50 Hz
Cold tail conductor	Solid/multi-strand tinned copper (AWG 18 & 16)
Cold tail insulation	XLPE
Cold tail shielding	Aluminium foil with drain wire
Cold tail outer jacket	High temperature PVC (thickness 30 Mil)
Cold tail length	3.5 m
Mat carrier	FG mesh, metallic fixing strip
Mesh type	Sticky, non-sticky, cross filament tape
Mesh width	0.5 m
Heat density	300 W/m²
Cable spacing	100 mm

Applications

Earth mass heating across large surface areas
Ground heating under concrete

Certifications & Approvals

UL 2683

cUL

UL 758

UL 10086

UL 2464

CSA C22.2

Wet Rated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Earth-Soil Heating System?

An Earth-Soil Heating System is an electric heating solution designed to provide consistent heating across large surface areas beneath concrete. WIPE hotwire offers Earth-Soil Heating Systems for commercial and industrial indoor applications.

Where can Earth-Soil Heating Systems be used?

WIPE hotwire Earth-Soil Heating Systems are designed for large indoor commercial spaces and applications requiring heating across extensive floor areas beneath concrete.

What is the heat output of the WIPE hotwire Earth-Soil Heating System?

The system uses heating cable with a linear output of 11.25 W/ft and supports 120V, 208V, 240V, 277V, and 347V power configurations.

What are the key features of the Earth-Soil Heating System?

WIPE hotwire Earth-Soil Heating Systems feature twin solid or multi-strand ETFE-insulated heating conductors, aluminum foil with drain wire and TPC braid shielding, a high-temperature PVC outer jacket, and FG mesh carrier options with heat density up to 45 W/sq.ft.

Are WIPE hotwire Earth-Soil Heating Systems certified?

Yes. The Earth-Soil Heating System uses cUL-listed components and is supported by standards including UL 2683, UL 758, UL 10086, UL 2464, and CSA C22.2 No. 130-03, with wet-rated configurations.

WIPE hotwire's Earth-Soil Heating System is engineered for earth mass heating across large surface areas, delivering consistent, reliable warmth beneath concrete in demanding ground heating applications. Built with twin ETFE-insulated conductors, aluminium foil shielding with a drain wire, and a high-temperature PVC outer jacket rated to 30 Mil thickness, this heating cable is constructed to perform reliably in large-scale earth and soil heating installations.

Supporting a wide voltage range of 120V, 208V, 240V, 277V, and 347V across a 50/60Hz power supply, the Earth-Soil Heating System delivers a linear wattage of 11.25 W/ft and a heat density of up to 45 W/Sq ft, making it well suited for commercial and industrial-scale ground heating projects requiring flexible power configurations. Its FG Mesh carrier, available in sticky and non-sticky mat variants, along with cable lengths from 10 to 20 ft., supports adaptable installation across varying project sizes.

Certified to UL 2683 and cUL standards, including UL 758, UL 10086, UL 2464, and CSA C22.2 NO130-03, and wet-rated for demanding environments, WIPE hotwire's Earth-Soil Heating System is a dependable solution for engineers and contractors planning large-scale earth mass heating under concrete. Download our technical datasheet for full voltage and wattage specifications, or connect with our team to discuss your ground heating project.