The cheapest way to put self-regulating cable with a thermostat on 100 ft of pipe. It carries no UL, ETL or CSA listing.
Amazon $57.90The VEVOR Self-Regulating Pipe Cable 100 ft is the better heat cable overall, rated 3.9 to 2.8. The VEVOR Self-Regulating Pipe Cable 100 ft leads on value, thermostat and ready to install. The Easy Heat Freeze Free 2102 100 ft wins on safety. The VEVOR Self-Regulating Pipe Cable 100 ft costs $151 less ($57.90 vs $208.90).
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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 $208.90Which should you buy?
- Choose the VEVOR Self-Regulating Pipe Cable 100 ft for value ($0.58 per ft ($57.90, 100 ft) vs $2.09 per ft ($208.90, 100 ft)), thermostat (built-in thermostat, on at 43 F vs no built-in thermostat) and ready to install (plugs in out of the box vs needs a connection kit bought separately).
- Choose the Easy Heat Freeze Free 2102 100 ft for 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 | VEVOR Self-Regulating Pipe Cable 100 ft | Easy Heat Freeze Free 2102 100 ft |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 35% | 84 $0.58 per ft ($57.90, 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 43 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% | 0 no cable safety listing stated | 60 UL/CSA listed |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| VEVOR Self-Regulating Pipe Cable 100 ft | Easy Heat Freeze Free 2102 100 ft | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Heated length | 100 ft | 100 ft |
| Rated output | 5 W/ft | 3 W/ft |
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Heating type | Self-regulating | Self-regulating |
| Built-in thermostat | On at 43 F, off at 55 F | No |
| Installation | ||
| Connection | Plugs in | Connection kit sold separately |
| Cold lead (power cord) | 3 ft | - |
| Safety and warranty | ||
| Safety listing | None stated | UL, CSA |
| Ground-fault protection | - | GFCI outlet required |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |
