HEATIT 3JHSF 100 ft
A low-cost self-regulating pipe cable with a thermostat, for long runs of pipe or an RV water line.
Amazon $71.99$71.99
The HEATIT 3JHSF 100 ft is the better heat cable overall, rated 4.0 to 2.8. The HEATIT 3JHSF 100 ft leads on value, thermostat and ready to install. The HEATIT 3JHSF 100 ft costs $136.91 less ($71.99 vs $208.90).
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Easy Heat Freeze Free 2102 100 ft
A cut-to-length reel for protecting many short pipe runs, such as under a mobile home. Budget for a plug kit per run.
Amazon $208.90$208.90
Which should you buy?
- Choose the HEATIT 3JHSF 100 ft for value ($0.72 per ft ($71.99, 100 ft) vs $2.09 per ft ($208.90, 100 ft)), thermostat (built-in thermostat, on at 38 F vs no built-in thermostat) and ready to install (plugs in out of the box vs needs a connection kit bought separately).
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 | HEATIT 3JHSF 100 ft | Easy Heat Freeze Free 2102 100 ft |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 35% | 74 $0.72 per ft ($71.99, 100 ft) | 28 $2.09 per ft ($208.90, 100 ft) |
| Heating type 20% | 100 self-regulating | 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 | 0 needs a connection kit bought separately |
| Safety 10% | 60 ETL listed | 60 UL/CSA listed |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| HEATIT 3JHSF 100 ft | Easy Heat Freeze Free 2102 100 ft | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Heated length | 100 ft | 100 ft |
| Rated output | 3 W/ft | 3 W/ft |
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Heating type | Self-regulating | Self-regulating |
| Built-in thermostat | On at 38 F, off at 50 F | No |
| Installation | ||
| Connection | Plugs in | Connection kit sold separately |
| Cold lead (power cord) | 3 ft | - |
| Safety and warranty | ||
| Safety listing | ETL | UL, CSA |
| Ground-fault protection | - | GFCI outlet required |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |