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 2.9. The Easy Heat AHB-160 60 ft leads on value and thermostat. The HEATIT In-Line Pipe Heat Cable 20 ft wins on heating type and safety. The Easy Heat AHB-160 60 ft costs $59.50 less ($60.49 vs $119.99).
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HEATIT In-Line Pipe Heat Cable 20 ft
For a buried or hidden water line that can’t be wrapped from outside, such as a lake or spring intake. It costs far more per foot than an external cable.
Amazon $119.99$119.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Easy Heat AHB-160 60 ft for value ($1.01 per ft ($60.49, 60 ft) vs $6 per ft ($119.99, 20 ft)) and thermostat (built-in thermostat, on at 38 F vs no built-in thermostat).
- Choose the HEATIT In-Line Pipe Heat Cable 20 ft for heating type (self-regulating vs constant wattage) and safety (CSA listed, built-in GFCI plug vs UL/CSA listed).
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 | HEATIT In-Line Pipe Heat Cable 20 ft |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 35% | 60 $1.01 per ft ($60.49, 60 ft) | 0 $6 per ft ($119.99, 20 ft) |
| Heating type 20% | 25 constant wattage | 100 self-regulating |
| Thermostat 10% | 100 built-in thermostat, on at 38 F | 0 no built-in thermostat |
| Ready to install 10% | 100 plugs in out of the box | 100 plugs in out of the box |
| Safety 10% | 60 UL/CSA listed | 100 CSA listed, built-in GFCI plug |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Easy Heat AHB-160 60 ft | HEATIT In-Line Pipe Heat Cable 20 ft | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Heated length | 60 ft | 20 ft |
| Rated output | 7 W/ft | - |
| Total watts | 420 W | - |
| Voltage | 120 V | - |
| Heating type | Constant wattage | Self-regulating |
| Built-in thermostat | On at 38 F, off at 45 F | No |
| Largest pipe | 1.5 in | - |
| Installation | ||
| Connection | Plugs in | Plugs in |
| Safety and warranty | ||
| Safety listing | UL, CSA | CSA |
| Ground-fault protection | GFCI outlet required | Built into the plug |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |