Easy Heat AHB-160 60 ft
A well-documented 60 ft thermostat pipe cable at a low price per foot, for straight runs of supply pipe.
Amazon $60.49$60.49
The Easy Heat AHB-160 60 ft is the better heat cable overall, rated 3.3 to 2.7. The Easy Heat AHB-160 60 ft leads on value and safety. The Frost King HC24A 24 ft costs $6.07 less ($54.42 vs $60.49).
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Frost King HC24A 24 ft
A short thermostat pipe cable for one exposed supply line. Longer cables cost far less per foot.
Amazon $54.42$54.42
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Easy Heat AHB-160 60 ft for value ($1.01 per ft ($60.49, 60 ft) vs $2.27 per ft ($54.42, 24 ft)) and safety (UL/CSA listed vs no cable safety listing stated).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every pipe freeze protection heat cable; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Easy Heat AHB-160 60 ft | Frost King HC24A 24 ft |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 35% | 60 $1.01 per ft ($60.49, 60 ft) | 25 $2.27 per ft ($54.42, 24 ft) |
| Heating type 20% | 25 constant wattage | 25 constant wattage |
| Thermostat 10% | 100 built-in thermostat, on at 38 F | 100 built-in thermostat, on at 38 F |
| Ready to install 10% | 100 plugs in out of the box | 100 plugs in out of the box |
| Safety 10% | 60 UL/CSA listed | 0 no cable safety listing stated |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Easy Heat AHB-160 60 ft | Frost King HC24A 24 ft | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Heated length | 60 ft | 24 ft |
| Rated output | 7 W/ft | 7 W/ft |
| Total watts | 420 W | 168 W |
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Heating type | Constant wattage | Constant wattage |
| Built-in thermostat | On at 38 F, off at 45 F | On at 38 F, off at 45 F |
| Largest pipe | 1.5 in | - |
| Installation | ||
| Connection | Plugs in | Plugs in |
| Safety and warranty | ||
| Safety listing | UL, CSA | - |
| Ground-fault protection | GFCI outlet required | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |