HEATIT JHSF1 150 ft
A long plug-in self-regulating cable for many feet of pipe, which also works on a roof edge with clips bought separately.
Amazon $159.99$159.99
The HEATIT JHSF1 150 ft is the better heat cable overall, rated 3.5 to 2.8. The HEATIT JHSF1 150 ft leads on ready to install, safety and value. The Frost King SR100 Freeze Free 100 ft costs $18.65 less ($141.34 vs $159.99).
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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 JHSF1 150 ft 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 ($1.07 per ft ($159.99, 150 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 JHSF1 150 ft | Frost King SR100 Freeze Free 100 ft |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 35% | 57 $1.07 per ft ($159.99, 150 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 JHSF1 150 ft | Frost King SR100 Freeze Free 100 ft | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Heated length | 150 ft | 100 ft |
| Rated output | 5 W/ft | - |
| Voltage | 120 V | - |
| Heating type | Self-regulating | Self-regulating |
| Built-in thermostat | No | No |
| Largest pipe | 2.5 in | - |
| Installation | ||
| Connection | Plugs in | Connection kit sold separately |
| Cold lead (power cord) | 3 ft | - |
| Safety and warranty | ||
| Safety listing | ETL | - |