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The negative temperature coefficient of resistance provides that minimal in rush current is drawn in response to connecting the modular heated cover to a power source or to a second modular heated cover with the first modular heated cover coupled to a power source. In one embodiment, the material of the electrical heating element comprises substantially carbon structured to form graphite. Alternatively, the material of the electrical heating element may comprise germanium, silicon, and the like.

Added by DJM 2 2021