HEATIT 5HTM 100 ft Kit
A bulk self-regulating cable with one plug kit included, for one long custom-length run.
Amazon $111.99$111.99
The HEATIT 5HTM 100 ft Kit is the better heat cable overall, rated 3.4 to 2.8. The HEATIT 5HTM 100 ft Kit leads on ready to install, safety and value. The HEATIT 5HTM 100 ft Kit costs $29.35 less ($111.99 vs $141.34).
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Frost King SR100 Freeze Free 100 ft
A self-regulating pipe cable reel for several runs of supply and drain pipe. The listing gives no wattage or warranty.
Amazon $141.34$141.34
Which should you buy?
- Choose the HEATIT 5HTM 100 ft Kit for ready to install (plugs in out of the box vs needs a connection kit bought separately), safety (ETL listed vs no cable safety listing stated) and value ($1.12 per ft ($111.99, 100 ft) vs $1.41 per ft ($141.34, 100 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 | HEATIT 5HTM 100 ft Kit | Frost King SR100 Freeze Free 100 ft |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 35% | 55 $1.12 per ft ($111.99, 100 ft) | 45 $1.41 per ft ($141.34, 100 ft) |
| Heating type 20% | 100 self-regulating | 100 self-regulating |
| Thermostat 10% | 0 no built-in thermostat | 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 | 0 no cable safety listing stated |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| HEATIT 5HTM 100 ft Kit | Frost King SR100 Freeze Free 100 ft | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Heated length | 100 ft | 100 ft |
| Rated output | 5 W/ft | - |
| Voltage | 120 V | - |
| Heating type | Self-regulating | Self-regulating |
| Built-in thermostat | No | No |
| Largest pipe | 2 in | - |
| Installation | ||
| Connection | Plugs in | Connection kit sold separately |
| Safety and warranty | ||
| Safety listing | ETL | - |