@@importsstillsuck And what's sad is that I did a real life breakdown and cost analysis so people could make informed purchases, but the video creator deleted it. In summary, it'll cost about $10k in mats to effectively heat a 30' driveway for one car, and about $2500 for a pathway. An electrician will have to come out and install 30A breakers, run cables, and install new plugs to accommodate heating a driveway. Then you'll spend anywhere between $30-100 every month in running costs for a drive way, or $5-25 for a pathway assuming you only operate these for a few hours at night and you don't get more than 4-5 light to moderate snow falls in a month.
@K-Fed well I would never consider this for a drive way, I was thinking of this for my mom for Christmas so they don't have to shovel the porche and sidewalk between the drive way and front door. But even for that, it seemed too expensive.
@@importsstillsuck I'll bet that you could hire someone to come shovel all of your paved and walking surfaces for 10 years for more-less the same price. And I only mentioned the cost for a driveway install because it's a product that they offer, I had already done all the calculations, and it may help someone else become informed.
This is a great idea that could truly change the world forever, but right now it looks like this isn't going to work for most people because the price is WAY too high, especially considering that you'll need multiple mats. In the end you'll be spending well over 500 dollars. I'd rather just shovel or use a snowblower.
What is the trick to close the locking sleeve over the connections? Out of 8 connections, I have only two was I able to slip that grey sleeve all the way on. The rest are stuck at the first rib. I'm thinking of heating the plastic with a hair dryer or putting a drop of silicon lube to facilitate.
I'm still working on a hand phaser that will eliminate the use of shoveling............ I don't have a working model yet. But I'm looking at having one within the next 200 years.
Depends on the size of the mat. HeatTrak says about $0.15 per hour to run the mat. heattrak.com/pages/faqs-for-residential-products#:~:text=The%20cost%20to%20operate%20the,is%20between%20%240.60%20and%20%240.90.
How long does it take to melt snow if they are not turned on before snow fall of two or three inches? If you are not home or are asleep? Can they be left on over night or extended periods of time on concrete? How much electricity do these use?
Hope this answers all your questions. heattrak.com/pages/faqs-for-residential-products#:~:text=How%20long%20does%20it%20take,%22%20per%20hour%20(approximately).
Yes I think I would like a heat mat, for my driveway 16 ft by 25 for those days that snow is estimated to be above 6 in. But would it work on existing snow,
This review is terrible paid by the sponsor I'm assuming. The whole reason you would even buy the mats to melt snow wont even work for me since they only work at -5 degrees, when I regularly get -20- 60.
I think that's pretty accurate. Heat Trak works as advertised. I've had them for three years and haven't looked back. Its turned my Azek steps and decks from 'skating rinks' to 'useful.'
Honestly I would hook these up to a relay controlled by a Raspberry pi that hooks into weather forecasts. If the weather forecast says 80-100% snow for the forecast RIGHT NOW, then turn it on for the duration of the storm.. basically run the mats until the current weather right now is not showing as snowing, and then let it run like a half day after the end of the storm.
Good review. One of the things that I've found is that it requires constant management. If you leave them on constantly, the power use is significant. Heat Trak doesn't offer a timer option. Their thermostat is set to turn on at 35F and off at 50F, which seems silly. Why not have an on/off at 35F? We have a set on our front steps. I can't predict when somebody might be here 1/2 hour, in advance, so they get left on nearly constantly. Same goes with the back deck.
Leaving them on contently ensures the life expectancy of the units are never or rarely exceeded. This design makes it easier to predictable when revenue of returning customers are generated. Love projective engineering, talk about great minds at work!!!
wow comes out to a lot of money. I could have a professional take off my snow for a few years for the same price. Clearing my steps and front deck would cost me 300$ with the snow removal guy each year and would cost me about 2000$ for the mats. Too rich for me!!!
“Make sure to watch till the end”. Hmm… how about no. I know how to watch a video. I don’t need instructions to. As soon as I hear a creator say that, I immediately stop watching and downvote.
Wow, you are such a genius. Let me guess, when they say "like and subscribe" you also do the COMPLETE opposite just because they told you to and you don't need instructions? Or did you not even get that far because you left when it asked you to watch until the end?? LMFAO the things people choose to get upset about provides me endless entertainment 🤣
It's not a review, it's just reading all the info from the manufacture out loud
Thanks for watching and thank you for your feedback.
@@trimthatweed-yourgardening2662 stfu 😂
This isn't a review, it's an advertisement lol.
Wish I saw your comment before I sent this to my mom🤦♂️
@@importsstillsuck And what's sad is that I did a real life breakdown and cost analysis so people could make informed purchases, but the video creator deleted it. In summary, it'll cost about $10k in mats to effectively heat a 30' driveway for one car, and about $2500 for a pathway. An electrician will have to come out and install 30A breakers, run cables, and install new plugs to accommodate heating a driveway. Then you'll spend anywhere between $30-100 every month in running costs for a drive way, or $5-25 for a pathway assuming you only operate these for a few hours at night and you don't get more than 4-5 light to moderate snow falls in a month.
@K-Fed well I would never consider this for a drive way, I was thinking of this for my mom for Christmas so they don't have to shovel the porche and sidewalk between the drive way and front door. But even for that, it seemed too expensive.
@@importsstillsuck I'll bet that you could hire someone to come shovel all of your paved and walking surfaces for 10 years for more-less the same price.
And I only mentioned the cost for a driveway install because it's a product that they offer, I had already done all the calculations, and it may help someone else become informed.
How to create a skating rink on your property. Great invention!
Can you drive on the matts?
No. Heat Track mats are for foot traffic. Pro mats can be driven on.
Love it. Melted the frozen patio in today's and has since kept it clean I live in Minnesota
This is a great idea that could truly change the world forever, but right now it looks like this isn't going to work for most people because the price is WAY too high, especially considering that you'll need multiple mats. In the end you'll be spending well over 500 dollars. I'd rather just shovel or use a snowblower.
What is the trick to close the locking sleeve over the connections? Out of 8 connections, I have only two was I able to slip that grey sleeve all the way on. The rest are stuck at the first rib. I'm thinking of heating the plastic with a hair dryer or putting a drop of silicon lube to facilitate.
how about on concrete and would it keep the ice off my patio?
I'm still working on a hand phaser that will eliminate the use of shoveling............ I don't have a working model yet. But I'm looking at having one within the next 200 years.
How much electricity do they use if plugged in for several months ? I am looking to not salt to keep ice at bay.
Depends on the size of the mat. HeatTrak says about $0.15 per hour to run the mat. heattrak.com/pages/faqs-for-residential-products#:~:text=The%20cost%20to%20operate%20the,is%20between%20%240.60%20and%20%240.90.
Can these be used on vinyl or other composite deck surfaces? The video says safe for “wood” deck.
How long does it take to melt snow if they are not turned on before snow fall of two or three inches? If you are not home or are asleep? Can they be left on over night or extended periods of time on concrete? How much electricity do these use?
Hope this answers all your questions. heattrak.com/pages/faqs-for-residential-products#:~:text=How%20long%20does%20it%20take,%22%20per%20hour%20(approximately).
Yes I think I would like a heat mat, for my driveway 16 ft by 25 for those days that snow is estimated to be above 6 in. But would it work on existing snow,
You want to lay these before the snow falls.
You can't use the Heat Track mats for steps/stairs. Driveway requires Pro version mats.
Why did my heat tram stop working all of a sudden
This review is terrible paid by the sponsor I'm assuming. The whole reason you would even buy the mats to melt snow wont even work for me since they only work at -5 degrees, when I regularly get -20- 60.
Thank you for the feedback.
I think that's pretty accurate. Heat Trak works as advertised. I've had them for three years and haven't looked back. Its turned my Azek steps and decks from 'skating rinks' to 'useful.'
Thanks. Maurice :)
My pleasure!
Honestly I would hook these up to a relay controlled by a Raspberry pi that hooks into weather forecasts. If the weather forecast says 80-100% snow for the forecast RIGHT NOW, then turn it on for the duration of the storm.. basically run the mats until the current weather right now is not showing as snowing, and then let it run like a half day after the end of the storm.
Good review.
One of the things that I've found is that it requires constant management. If you leave them on constantly, the power use is significant.
Heat Trak doesn't offer a timer option. Their thermostat is set to turn on at 35F and off at 50F, which seems silly. Why not have an on/off at 35F?
We have a set on our front steps. I can't predict when somebody might be here 1/2 hour, in advance, so they get left on nearly constantly. Same goes with the back deck.
Leaving them on contently ensures the life expectancy of the units are never or rarely exceeded. This design makes it easier to predictable when revenue of returning customers are generated. Love projective engineering, talk about great minds at work!!!
Disinformation@@rubear1848
Good product, but damm!!! My electric bill more than doubled!!!
Any concerns using on top of composite decking?
Yes it is advised that you only use your mat during snowfall hours and not leave them on for extended periods of time if you have composite decking.
@@trimthatweed-yourgardening2662 It discolored our Azek decks, but using a heat stripping air gun brings the finish right back.
wow comes out to a lot of money. I could have a professional take off my snow for a few years for the same price.
Clearing my steps and front deck would cost me 300$ with the snow removal guy each year and would cost me about 2000$ for the mats.
Too rich for me!!!
Anyone ask about theft? Porch pirates and the like. Maybe in a perfect world.
“Make sure to watch till the end”.
Hmm… how about no. I know how to watch a video. I don’t need instructions to. As soon as I hear a creator say that, I immediately stop watching and downvote.
Wow, you are such a genius. Let me guess, when they say "like and subscribe" you also do the COMPLETE opposite just because they told you to and you don't need instructions? Or did you not even get that far because you left when it asked you to watch until the end?? LMFAO the things people choose to get upset about provides me endless entertainment 🤣