PRO-Tect Plug-In Heat Tape for Pipes — 24 ft, 7 W/ft, 120V, Kit

Heat tape is electrical equipment: improper installation, damaged cable, or misuse can cause fire or electric shock. Select cable approved for your pipe and location, follow its layout and insulation requirements, provide the specified electrical protection, and inspect it before each cold season. Do not use damaged equipment or overlap cable unless the exact product instructions permit it.

Yes, it can be used for both application types to prevent pipes from freezing and bursting during cold weather.

Heat trace, heat tape, or heating cable for pipes is typically an electric heating cable that can be attached to the pipe which helps keep non-flowing water pipes in poorly insulated perimeter walls flowing despite harsh winter temperatures.

Pipe heat tape is intended for freeze prevention, not as a guaranteed way to thaw an already frozen pipe. A frozen pipe may be damaged. Have the plumbing assessed and thawed safely by a qualified professional; never use an open flame. Before future cold weather, verify cable selection, thermostat placement, insulation, and electrical protection.

By attaching a heating cable to the exterior of a pipe, it will transfer the heat to the pipe to prevent frozen pipes. And with the use of pipe insulation the heat will be evenly spread and won't dissipate as quickly.

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.