HEATIT 8JHSF 50 ft
#1 in Roof & gutterFull review
A short self-regulating cable with a thermostat, for one gutter run or a few pipes. Buy clips separately for roof use.
Amazon $62.99$62.99
The HEATIT 8JHSF 50 ft is the better heat cable overall, rated 3.6 to 2.7. The HEATIT 8JHSF 50 ft leads on heating type, thermostat and safety. The Frost King RC60 60 ft wins on ready to install. The HEATIT 8JHSF 50 ft costs $1.79 less ($62.99 vs $64.78).
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Frost King RC60 60 ft
#12 in Roof & gutterFull review
A small pre-assembled kit for one ice-dam spot on a shingle roof.
Amazon $64.78$64.78
Which should you buy?
- Choose the HEATIT 8JHSF 50 ft for heating type (self-regulating vs constant wattage), thermostat (built-in thermostat, on at 37.4 F vs no built-in thermostat) and safety (ETL listed vs no cable safety listing stated).
- Choose the Frost King RC60 60 ft for ready to install (plugs in out of the box, roof clips included vs plugs in out of the box, clips sold separately).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every roof & gutter heat cable; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | HEATIT 8JHSF 50 ft | Frost King RC60 60 ft |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 35% | 50 $1.26 per ft ($62.99, 50 ft) | 57 $1.08 per ft ($64.78, 60 ft) |
| Heating type 20% | 100 self-regulating | 25 constant wattage |
| Thermostat 10% | 100 built-in thermostat, on at 37.4 F | 0 no built-in thermostat |
| Ready to install 10% | 70 plugs in out of the box, clips sold separately | 100 plugs in out of the box, roof clips included |
| Safety 10% | 60 ETL listed | 0 no cable safety listing stated |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| HEATIT 8JHSF 50 ft | Frost King RC60 60 ft | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Heated length | 50 ft | 60 ft |
| Rated output | 8 W/ft | 5 W/ft |
| Total watts | - | 300 W |
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Heating type | Self-regulating | Constant wattage |
| Built-in thermostat | On at 37.4 F, off at 50 F | No |
| Largest pipe | 2 in | - |
| Installation | ||
| Connection | Plugs in | Plugs in |
| Cold lead (power cord) | 10 ft | - |
| Roof clips included | No | Yes |
| Safety and warranty | ||
| Safety listing | ETL | - |