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 3.1. The Easy Heat AHB-160 60 ft leads on safety. The Wrap-On 31060 60 ft wins on warranty. The Easy Heat AHB-160 60 ft costs $5.36 less ($60.49 vs $65.85).
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Wrap-On 31060 60 ft
A low-wattage plug-in pipe cable with a thermostat and a test button, for long rigid supply lines in a crawl space.
Amazon $65.85$65.85
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Easy Heat AHB-160 60 ft for safety (UL/CSA listed vs no cable safety listing stated).
- Choose the Wrap-On 31060 60 ft for warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty).
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 | Wrap-On 31060 60 ft |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 35% | 60 $1.01 per ft ($60.49, 60 ft) | 56 $1.10 per ft ($65.85, 60 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 | 11 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Easy Heat AHB-160 60 ft | Wrap-On 31060 60 ft | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Heated length | 60 ft | 60 ft |
| Rated output | 7 W/ft | 2 W/ft |
| Total watts | 420 W | 120 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 |
| Largest pipe | 1.5 in | - |
| Installation | ||
| Connection | Plugs in | Plugs in |
| Cold lead (power cord) | - | 2 ft |
| Safety and warranty | ||
| Safety listing | UL, CSA | - |
| Ground-fault protection | GFCI outlet required | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |