HEATIT 8JHSF 50 ft
#1 in Roof & gutterFull review
A short self-regulating cable with a thermostat, for one gutter run or a few pipes. Buy clips separately for roof use.
Amazon $62.99$62.99
The HEATIT 8JHSF 50 ft rates 3.6 among roof & gutter heat cables; the Easy Heat AHB-160 60 ft rates 3.3 among pipe freeze protection ones. The Easy Heat AHB-160 60 ft costs $2.50 less ($60.49 vs $62.99).
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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
Scores side by side
These two sit in different use classes (roof & gutter and pipe freeze protection), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own use peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | HEATIT 8JHSF 50 ft | Easy Heat AHB-160 60 ft |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 35% | 50 $1.26 per ft ($62.99, 50 ft) | 60 $1.01 per ft ($60.49, 60 ft) |
| Heating type 20% | 100 self-regulating | 25 constant wattage |
| Thermostat 10% | 100 built-in thermostat, on at 37.4 F | 100 built-in thermostat, on at 38 F |
| Ready to install 10% | 70 plugs in out of the box, clips sold separately | 100 plugs in out of the box |
| Safety 10% | 60 ETL listed | 60 UL/CSA listed |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| HEATIT 8JHSF 50 ft | Easy Heat AHB-160 60 ft | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Heated length | 50 ft | 60 ft |
| Rated output | 8 W/ft | 7 W/ft |
| Total watts | - | 420 W |
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Heating type | Self-regulating | Constant wattage |
| Built-in thermostat | On at 37.4 F, off at 50 F | On at 38 F, off at 45 F |
| Largest pipe | 2 in | 1.5 in |
| Installation | ||
| Connection | Plugs in | Plugs in |
| Cold lead (power cord) | 10 ft | - |
| Roof clips included | No | - |
| Safety and warranty | ||
| Safety listing | ETL | UL, CSA |
| Ground-fault protection | - | GFCI outlet required |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |