HOW TO TEST YOUR DITRA HEAT WIRE

Hey all, and welcome back to class!

Let’s learn how to test your Ditra Heat wire!

In today’s lesson, I will be showing your 3 different tests you can use to test your Ditra Heat Wire System.

It can be tough to remember how to test your electric floor heat wires when you're in the middle of a major renovation. This video will quickly go over the 3 main tests needed for any electric floor heating system. #bathroomremodelingteacher #stevewhite

Here is a run down of those 3 main tests:

Test #1: Conductor resistance test. Set your ohm reader to 200k and connect to each wire lead on heated cable. Ohm reading should be within 10% of factory setting (label on end of wire should have this indicated).

Test #2 Conductor to ground test. Set your ohm reader to the "buzz sound" indicator and connect to ground braid and to each cable lead. If there is a buzz sound, something is wrong. Contact manufacturer of this problem for a replacement wire.

Test #3 Floor temperature sensor test. Set ohm reader to 20k and get a room temperature reading. Compare readings with warranty form that comes with the cables. Perform these tests at the following times: 1. On the roll when you first get the wires 2. After you set wires throughout room 3. After tile is installed

Be sure to watch my full video on YouTube, and check out the tools I used to make the job go smoothly in the description box.

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See you next class,

Steve