Preorder Facon 12" x 18" Tank Heater Pad (12V DC) – CW-T1218

About the Product

The Facon CW-T1218 is a 12" x 18" self-adhesive silicone heater pad for holding tanks up to 40 gallons. It bonds to the tank exterior and runs off a 12V circuit. The built-in thermostat reads the tank, not the outside air: it closes at 45°F and opens again at 68°F, so there is nothing to babysit. Worth planning for: one pad is the recommended heater for the GoCode tanks that use it, and a second pad can fit if you want more heat. Each pad draws 4.8A while it is calling for heat, so size the circuit for the number of pads you install.

**CURRENTLY ON A 3 WEEK LEAD TIME**

Features

• 12V DC, wired to the house battery circuit (no shore power needed)
• Built-in thermostat reads tank temperature and cycles on at 45°F, off at 68°F, no external controller needed
• Peel and stick adhesive mount (no brackets, clamps, or extra work)
• Single-sided heating element on a 3.0mm foam pad with full-surface adhesive backing
• Two-wire design, no plug, so it hardwires into your existing 12V circuit
• QAI Recognized Component, certified to CSA STD C22.2 No.130-03 and UL 499 (file E10681)

Specifications

• Pad size: 12" x 18"
• Pad thickness: 3.0mm foam with full-surface adhesive backing
• Fits: non-conductive fresh, grey, or black water holding tanks up to 40 gallons
• Voltage: 13.5V DC (12V system)
• Wattage: 65W
• Amperage: 4.8A per pad
• Lead wire: 36", two wires, no plug
• Thermostat: Built in, reads tank temperature. On at 45°F (±5°), off at 68°F (±5°)
• Minimum installation temperature: 68°F (20°C) ambient

Materials & Certifications

• Material: Silicone rubber heating element on a 3.0mm foam insulation pad with full-surface adhesive backing
• Tank material: Designed and tested for holding tanks and drain systems built from electrically non-conductive material. Not for metal tanks
• Circuit: Must be fused for the correct amperage and run through an on/off switch
• Certifications: QAI Recognized Component, file E10681, certified to CSA STD C22.2 No.130-03 and UL 499

What's Included

• (1) Facon CW-T1218 heater pad with built-in thermostat and 36" lead wires
• No switch or controller included

Installation & Wiring

Mount the pad at the lowest point on the tank, closest to the drain. The surface needs to be smooth and clean, so wipe that area with isopropyl alcohol and let it dry, peel back the adhesive paper, then press the pad down firmly and smoothly. Do not stretch it. The pad has to sit flat against the tank or wrap around it, and nothing can sit on top of it, batteries especially, because heavy pressure damages the heating element. Facon requires a minimum ambient temperature of 68°F at installation, so install before cold weather hits, not during a freeze.

Wire to a 12V circuit fused for the correct amperage and run through an on/off switch. Observe the polarity marked on the leads. Secure the leads so they do not hang below the bottom of the tank. If you install two pads, wire them in parallel and size the circuit for the combined draw.

Make sure the tank has fluid in it before you power the pad. Running it against an empty tank can overheat and damage the heating element. Switch the circuit on as outside temperatures approach 45°F and the thermostat takes it from there. Switch it off once temperatures stay above freezing or the tank has been drained. Per Facon, the pad should not feel hot to the touch while it is working.

Compatibility

The CW-T1218 is the recommended heating pad for these GoCode tanks. One pad is recommended, and two pads can fit on each of these tanks if desired.

Sprinter

• 24-Gallon Wheel Well Water Tank, Center (SP-C-24)
• 33-Gallon Wheel Well Water Tank, Left (SP-L-33)
• 33-Gallon Wheel Well Water Tank, Right (SP-R-33)
• 36-Gallon Wheel Well Water Tank, Center (SP-C-36)

Transit

• 24-Gallon Ford Transit Wheel Well Water Tank, Left (TR-L-24)
• 24-Gallon Ford Transit Wheel Well Water Tank, Center (TR-C-24)
• 24-Gallon Ford Transit Wheel Well Water Tank, Right (TR-R-24)

Promaster

• 28-Gallon Promaster Wheel Well Water Tank, Left (PM-L-28)
• 28-Gallon Promaster Wheel Well Water Tank, Center (PM-C-28)
• 28-Gallon Promaster Wheel Well Water Tank, Right (PM-R-28)

If your tank is not on this list, it takes a different pad. Most 16 to 28 gallon Sprinter and Transit tanks use a single 120V CW-T825. The Tacoma and Transit spare tire tanks use the CW-ST725.

Shipping & Lead Time

Preorder. 3 week lead time. Orders placed now ship as soon as stock arrives.

Resources

• Facon Heater Pad Owner's Manual (CW-T1218 specs and wiring on page 4)