PRO-Tect Plug-In Heat Tape for Pipes — 15 ft, 7 W/ft, 120V, Kit

Cable temperature depends on the product, surrounding conditions, installation, and controls. Do not assume a universal surface-temperature range. Follow the exact cable and pipe manufacturers’ limits, particularly for plastic pipe, and use the specified insulation and thermostat placement.

Pipe heat tape electricity use depends on cable length, power output, run time, and controls. For a fixed-output cable, watts = length in feet × W/ft. A 30-foot, 7 W/ft kit draws 210 watts while energized; eight energized hours uses 1.68 kWh. Multiply by your local rate for cost. Thermostat duty cycle and self-regulating output change actual consumption.

PRO-Tect plug-in pipe heat tape carries a 2-year warranty. Service life depends on installation, exposure, operation, and maintenance; the warranty is not a service-life prediction. Inspect cable, insulation, thermostat contact, and electrical protection before each cold season and stop using damaged equipment.

No. Do not run constant wattage heating cable through walls, ceilings, or floors. The constant wattage cable must be installed 1/2“ away from combustible material.

Only use on water pipes with a length greater than 3‘. Maximum pipe diameter of 1.5“. Never use a cable that is longer than the pipe. Never install constant wattage pipe heat on plastic/PVC/PEX piping unless it is filled with water at all times. Never install on pipes heated above 149°F/65°C such as steam lines.

Heating cable may remain on the pipe year round, but WarmlyYours recommends turning off or disconnecting the power when air temperatures remain above 50°F/10°C. Always inspect the heating cable and its power connection at the beginning of the heating season.

Constant wattage cable cannot be used on plastic pipe unless it is filled with water at all times. Never spiral or wrap heating cable around pipes. Keep the heating cable straight along the pipe. In order to obtain even heat distribution, WarmlyYours recommends wrapping plastic pipe with aluminum foil before applying the heating cable. Never use more than ½“ of fiberglass or other non-flammable pipe insulation because this can cause the cable to overheat and cause a serious fire hazard or electrical shock.

Use good quality electrical tape with a minimum 176°F/80°C temperature rating at 5.9“ (15cm) intervals. Never use metal binding to secure heating cable to pipe.

Ice Shield is 120V and outputs 5W/ft, and is designed for roof and gutter deicing applications.
PRO-Tect is 120V and outputs 7W/ft, and is designed for pipe freeze protection applications.