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Schluter®-DITRA-HEAT-E-HK are twisted pair heating cables designed for integration with the DITRA-HEAT uncoupling membrane in interior floor warming applications.
All substrates must be clean, even, and load bearing. Bond inhibiting surfaces must be removed prior to the application of DITRA-HEAT. For complete installation guidelines and warranty criteria, please refer to the downloadable Schluter®-DITRA-HEAT Installation Handbook or to the installation video online.
Note: Type, thickness, and format of the tile or stone surface covering must be suitable for the intended application. Minimum tile format is 2" x 2" (5 cm x 5 cm).
Alternate Floor Coverings over DITRA-HEAT
Please refer to detail DH-AFC (see the Alternate Floor Coverings over DITRA-HEAT Technical Bulletin available for download below,) and the Schluter®-DITRA-HEAT Installation Handbook for complete installation guidelines.
Use our DITRA-HEAT calculator to find out what products you need to complete your specific installation.
What is the minimum stud spacing when installing the Schluter®-DITRA-HEAT-E-HK heating cables?
A cable spacing of 3 studs between runs is standard. However, cable may also be spaced at continuously alternating 3 stud – 2 stud intervals in isolated...
Read moreCan Schluter®-DITRA-HEAT-E-HK heating cables be installed on a shower bench?
Yes, DITRA-HEAT-E-HK heating cables can be installed on the top surface of shower benches. Care must be taken to install...
Read moreCan other manufacturer’s heating cables be installed with Schluter®-DITRA-HEAT membrane?
The DITRA-HEAT-E-HK heating cables are specifically designed to integrate with the DITRA-HEAT membrane...
Read moreWhy is megohmmeter testing strongly recommended for Schluter®-DITRA-HEAT-E-HK heating cables?
The insulation resistance test is intended to detect very small breaks throughout the cable insulation before, during, and after installation...
Read moreWhere can I find a megohmmeter to perform the insulation resistance test?
Megohmmeters may be found at local electrical supply wholesalers or online retailers such as Grainger, Mouser Electronics, Amazon, etc...
Read moreMy megohmmeter is reading OL or I; is this a good reading for the heating cable insulation resistance test?
If your megohmmeter is reading "OL" (over load) or "I" (infinity), these are commonly used readings on megohmmeters...
Read moreHow do I connect the Schluter®-DITRA-HEAT-E-HK Heating Cables to a Schluter®-DITRA-HEAT-E-RSD thermostat?
For instructions on connecting the DITRA-HEAT-E-RSD thermostat, please reference the Schluter®-DITRA-HEAT Thermostat User’s Guides or...
Read moreI ran out of room for my heating cables, can I cut them or put them under my cabinets?
NEVER cut or modify the heating cable in any way. This would change the cable resistance, will cause damage to the cable, and could cause cable overheating...
Read moreHow do I select the correct length Schluter®-DITRA-HEAT-E-HK heating cable for my floor warming project?
The Schluter®-DITRA-HEAT membrane is selected according to the size of the area to be tiled. The DITRA-HEAT-E-HK heating cable is selected...
Read moreCan Schluter®-DITRA-HEAT-E-HK heating cables be installed on walls?
What are the restrictions on where I can install the Schluter®-DITRA-HEAT heating cables?
The DITRA-HEAT heating cables cannot be installed under vanities with no air space beneath, bathtub platforms...
Read moreCan more than one DITRA-HEAT-E-HK heating cable be connected to the Schluter®-DITRA-HEAT-E Thermostats ?
Multiple DITRA-HEAT-E-HK heating cables can be connected and controlled by a single DITRA-HEAT-E thermostat, if the total current is less than 15 amps...
Read moreHow do I choose between the 120V and a 240V Schluter®-DITRA-HEAT-E-HK heating cables?
There is no single determining factor. In general, 120V heating cables must be connected to 120V power sources...
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