How does this melt snow when snowfall is typically over 12 inches?
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It works great, in northern Michigan we would have almost 24 inches of snow on either side of the mats.
1042635
am not sure. Have only about 6 inches with 2 inches of sleet on top of that. All of the snow melted away but it could not reach up to the ice although it had turned clear. I normally turn them on before it starts snowing and they do very well
1042636
Just love the HeatTrak mats we recently purchased. The two mats connected together so easy and our area just had 8+ inches of snow. We turned the heattrak mats on approx. 1/2 hour prior to the snow falling. Kept the snow melted, plus ours melted some of the snow alongside the outter mats edges. Would recommend these mat. We have no ice build up on them probably due to turning them on occasionally to keep them dry from the rain/snow. This will be our first year trying them out for an entire winter. Very happy to date with these mats. Worth the investment for us.
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The idea is to have the mat on as soon as or before snow starts falling. It melts as it hits the mat or if there is a little build up to start. I leave mine on all winter - that way it prevents any ice from drips from the roof. I love HeatTrak - - I've had times we had 18' of snow but a clean path thru it thanks to HeatTrak.
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David Ihad 2 inches of snow this year and it handled it well as far as the heater it did not melt the snow off of it but it took little effort to knock the snow off with a broom,it slid off very easily. we had temps here down in the teens (north central texas) and we used a radiator heater and a heat lamp and all of the plants we had survived. I hope this was of some help. Curtis G. meridian,tx
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if the snow is soft and fluffy, then fine. but i had a tough time working this through wet snow that was 7-8 inches. It took me time and a lot of effort to push through the snow. Henceforth, I am not going to take this out in wet snow... a waste of time.
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My best throw is about 15-20 feet with fairly dry snow. It will go up over my 4 foot tall mound in the front yard and right into the steet. When you have mucky wet snow, slurpy snow, it is not too good, but my neighbors gas thrower does the same thing. They choke a bit on on slurpy snow but it still moves it. Just not very far. I use the full width of my thrower unless the snow is over 8" deep. * or higher and I overlap the cut.
2279051
Mine only gets warm enough to melt the snow which only has to be above 32 F, it does not get very warm but it does work.
1169795
I can,t really give an answer,i bought it for next year for windchimes,i won,t put it up until our snow melt sorry I could not be better help
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I agree with the other responses. When installed and clipped to the roof shinges in the summertime the cables lie on the roof and stay there. They will not lift or move during a heavy snowfall. I would like to mention that even though during a heavy snow the cables will not melt all the way to the top, they will continue keep open channels at the surface of the roof which allows the melted water to flow underneath the heavy snowfall. Because of this you will not get ice build up on the eaves. Mine have been installed for 2 years and continue to function and are still secured in the orignial location. Upstate NY, it snows here. I agree with the other responses. When installed and clipped to the roof shinges in the summertime the cables lie on the roof and stay there. They will not lift or move during a heavy snowfall. I would like to mention that even though during a heavy snow the cables will not melt all the way to the top, they will continue keep open channels at the surface of the roof which allows the melted water to flow underneath the heavy snowfall. Because of this you will not get ice build up on the eaves. Mine have been installed for 2 years and continue to function and are still secured in the orignial... » Read More I agree with the other responses. When installed and clipped to the roof shinges in the summertime the cables lie on the roof and stay there. They will not lift or move during a heavy snowfall. I would like to mention that even though during a heavy snow the cables will not melt all the way to the top, they will continue keep open channels at the surface of the roof which allows the melted water to flow underneath the heavy snowfall. Because of this you will not get ice build up on the eaves. Mine have been installed for 2 years and continue to function and are still secured in the orignial location. Upstate NY, it snows here. « Show Less
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I find in a snowstorm if you microwave it for 12 seconds first it performs much better
65838
Make sure to remove snow before it gets to 6 inches. It is a single stage and does not do well beyond 6
757381
We had four inches of powdery snow and it blasted the driveway off in a couple of minutes, very impressively. Haven't tried it on a wet snow yet.
1095389
Down go the handles and a little jerk sends that snow flying. I just love this. As the snow gets higher and higher, I simply push the wolf up the existing snow banks and push all the snow right over the top. This is such an added bonus as I need to back onto a highway so need to see the road. I can easily keep the banks low enough too see oncoming traffic.
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Ok, I went out to throw snow and I specifically watched the distance. I have to admit that it went up to 30 feet, cleared the driveway and over my mound in the yard and over to the far lane of the street. As long as it was nice dry fluffy snow it actually did throw it up to 30'. Obviously this is in optimal conditions but it did do it.
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Not enough snow. At least a few inches required for snow to blow up through. Blower. Love the snow joe, now in our third year, works great, we do not use with just an inch, blades will hit paving, not a good idea, use with three or more inches, and use caution with heavy slushy we're snow. Don,t gigive up
1598159
I try to stay on top of it so it doesn't get so deep but the main thing is how powdery the snow is. When it is really wet it is too heavy and ice is too hard. This works well within it's limitations.
793639
It works in any temp. It works by making a type of foam. No warm up or heat is used to make the snow
1270045
I can't answer this question. Although I live in North Dakota, we haven't had any snow or ice yet.
1337833
While it can withstand snow, as it melts it will go right through. I keep mine on all year as it keeps away most spring to fall debris and add a winter cover on top of it. I love this cover.. great purchase.