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 rates 3.6 among roof & gutter heat cables; the Wrap-On 31060 60 ft rates 3.1 among pipe freeze protection ones. The HEATIT 8JHSF 50 ft costs $2.86 less ($62.99 vs $65.85).
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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
Scores side by side
These two sit in different use classes (roof & gutter and pipe freeze protection), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own use peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | HEATIT 8JHSF 50 ft | Wrap-On 31060 60 ft |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 35% | 50 $1.26 per ft ($62.99, 50 ft) | 56 $1.10 per ft ($65.85, 60 ft) |
| Heating type 20% | 100 self-regulating | 25 constant wattage |
| Thermostat 10% | 100 built-in thermostat, on at 37.4 F | 100 built-in thermostat, on at 38 F |
| Ready to install 10% | 70 plugs in out of the box, clips sold separately | 100 plugs in out of the box |
| Safety 10% | 60 ETL listed | 0 no cable safety listing stated |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 11 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| HEATIT 8JHSF 50 ft | Wrap-On 31060 60 ft | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Heated length | 50 ft | 60 ft |
| Rated output | 8 W/ft | 2 W/ft |
| Total watts | - | 120 W |
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Heating type | Self-regulating | Constant wattage |
| Built-in thermostat | On at 37.4 F, off at 50 F | On at 38 F |
| Largest pipe | 2 in | - |
| Installation | ||
| Connection | Plugs in | Plugs in |
| Cold lead (power cord) | 10 ft | 2 ft |
| Roof clips included | No | - |
| Safety and warranty | ||
| Safety listing | ETL | - |
| Warranty | - | 2 years |