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 2.9. The Wrap-On 31060 60 ft leads on value and thermostat. The HEATIT In-Line Pipe Heat Cable 20 ft wins on heating type and safety. The Wrap-On 31060 60 ft costs $54.14 less ($65.85 vs $119.99).
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HEATIT In-Line Pipe Heat Cable 20 ft
For a buried or hidden water line that can’t be wrapped from outside, such as a lake or spring intake. It costs far more per foot than an external cable.
Amazon $119.99$119.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Wrap-On 31060 60 ft for value ($1.10 per ft ($65.85, 60 ft) vs $6 per ft ($119.99, 20 ft)) and thermostat (built-in thermostat, on at 38 F vs no built-in thermostat).
- Choose the HEATIT In-Line Pipe Heat Cable 20 ft for heating type (self-regulating vs constant wattage) and safety (CSA listed, built-in GFCI plug vs no cable safety listing stated).
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 | HEATIT In-Line Pipe Heat Cable 20 ft |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 35% | 56 $1.10 per ft ($65.85, 60 ft) | 0 $6 per ft ($119.99, 20 ft) |
| Heating type 20% | 25 constant wattage | 100 self-regulating |
| Thermostat 10% | 100 built-in thermostat, on at 38 F | 0 no built-in thermostat |
| 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 | 100 CSA listed, built-in GFCI plug |
| Warranty 15% | 11 2-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Wrap-On 31060 60 ft | HEATIT In-Line Pipe Heat Cable 20 ft | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Heated length | 60 ft | 20 ft |
| Rated output | 2 W/ft | - |
| Total watts | 120 W | - |
| Voltage | 120 V | - |
| Heating type | Constant wattage | Self-regulating |
| Built-in thermostat | On at 38 F | No |
| Installation | ||
| Connection | Plugs in | Plugs in |
| Cold lead (power cord) | 2 ft | - |
| Safety and warranty | ||
| Safety listing | - | CSA |
| Ground-fault protection | - | Built into the plug |
| Warranty | 2 years | - |