The solid state design combined with a rugged aluminum housing and epoxy potting ensure many years of trouble free service. Precision precipitation and temperature sensors ensure snow detection accuracy. Typical applications include controlling snow melting systems for sidewalks, doorways, stairs, loading docks, ramps for the physically challenged and parking garages. Easy installation is another key CIT 1 feature. Automatic Gutter Deicing Controls Operating Costs.
Heaters operate only while required thus saving energy and ensuring reliable ice melting.
Since the GIT 1 mounts in gutters and downspouts it senses actual environmental conditions. This improves sensing accuracy. Solid state moisture and temperature sensors provide the sensitivity required for effective automatic control. Ice bridging occurs if incomplete melting occurs near the heater or sensor leaving an air space. The air insulates thus preventing effective heater and sensor operation.