- Does it have a built-in thermostat?
- No thermostat or controller is listed. You need to switch it yourself or add a plug-in thermostat or controller for automatic freeze protection.
- How much power does the full length draw?
- At 10 W per meter over about 10 meters of heating cable, the full run draws roughly 100 W. That is modest for a long pipe run.
- Can I cut it to fit a shorter pipe?
- No. The heating length is fixed at 32.81 ft. Choose a cable that matches your pipe run rather than trimming this one.
- What is the difference between the two cable lengths?
- The 32.81 ft figure is the heating section that wraps the pipe. The 6.56 ft figure is the electrical lead that reaches your power source.
- Does it come with tape, clamps or insulation?
- No mounting tape, pipe clamps or insulation are listed. Plan to buy those separately to secure the cable and hold the heat in.
- Is it safe for plastic or PVC pipes?
- The low 10 W/m output is gentle, but no pipe-material guidance is listed. Check the cable's instructions for the pipe types it is rated for before wrapping PVC.
- Where is the Heaters, Fans & Electrical Accessories | 32.81 ft Pipe Heating Cable cheapest?
- At eBay, for $18.95, 43% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Heaters, Fans & Electrical Accessories | 32.81 ft Pipe Heating Cable?
- 14 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, PlumbersStock.com, Theisen's, Runnings, Walmart.