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
The Wrap-On 31060 60 ft is the better heat cable overall, rated 3.1 to 2.7. The Wrap-On 31060 60 ft leads on value. The Frost King HC24A 24 ft costs $11.43 less ($54.42 vs $65.85).
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Frost King HC24A 24 ft
A short thermostat pipe cable for one exposed supply line. Longer cables cost far less per foot.
Amazon $54.42$54.42
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Wrap-On 31060 60 ft for value ($1.10 per ft ($65.85, 60 ft) vs $2.27 per ft ($54.42, 24 ft)).
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 | Wrap-On 31060 60 ft | Frost King HC24A 24 ft |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 35% | 56 $1.10 per ft ($65.85, 60 ft) | 25 $2.27 per ft ($54.42, 24 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% | 0 no cable safety listing stated | 0 no cable safety listing stated |
| Warranty 15% | 11 2-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Wrap-On 31060 60 ft | Frost King HC24A 24 ft | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Heated length | 60 ft | 24 ft |
| Rated output | 2 W/ft | 7 W/ft |
| Total watts | 120 W | 168 W |
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Heating type | Constant wattage | Constant wattage |
| Built-in thermostat | On at 38 F | On at 38 F, off at 45 F |
| Installation | ||
| Connection | Plugs in | Plugs in |
| Cold lead (power cord) | 2 ft | - |
| Safety and warranty | ||
| Warranty | 2 years | - |