Method and apparatus for using direct current to detect ground f

Details Method and apparatus for using direct current to detect ground f Method and apparatus for using direct current to detect ground f

1998-01-19

2000-07-04

Jeffery, John A.

Electric heating

Heating devices

Combined with diverse-type art device

219549, 219544, 338214, 361 42, G01R 3102, H05B 356

Patent

active

060842075

ABSTRACT:
An ice and snow melting system includes at least one sensor configured for sensing a temperature or moisture associated with an ambient environment and providing a signal indicative thereof. A heater for melting the ice and snow includes a heater wire, a layer of insulation substantially surrounding the heater wire, and a conductive shield substantially surrounding the layer of insulation. A ground fault circuit interrupter is coupled with the shield of the heater. The ground fault circuit interrupter detects a ground fault condition between the heater wire and the conductive shield and provides a signal indicative thereof. An automatic controller is connected to the at least one sensor. The controller includes heater control circuitry receiving each of the sensor signal and the ground fault circuit interrupter signal. The heater control circuitry selectively controls operation of the heater dependent upon the sensor signal and the ground fault circuit interrupter signal.

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