The cheapest way to put self-regulating cable with a thermostat on 100 ft of pipe. It carries no UL, ETL or CSA listing.
Amazon $57.90The VEVOR Self-Regulating Pipe Cable 100 ft is the better heat cable overall, rated 3.9 to 3.5. The VEVOR Self-Regulating Pipe Cable 100 ft leads on thermostat and value. The HEATIT JHSF1 150 ft wins on safety. The VEVOR Self-Regulating Pipe Cable 100 ft costs $102.09 less ($57.90 vs $159.99).
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A long plug-in self-regulating cable for many feet of pipe, which also works on a roof edge with clips bought separately.
Amazon $159.99Which should you buy?
- Choose the VEVOR Self-Regulating Pipe Cable 100 ft for thermostat (built-in thermostat, on at 43 F vs no built-in thermostat) and value ($0.58 per ft ($57.90, 100 ft) vs $1.07 per ft ($159.99, 150 ft)).
- Choose the HEATIT JHSF1 150 ft for safety (ETL listed 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 | VEVOR Self-Regulating Pipe Cable 100 ft | HEATIT JHSF1 150 ft |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 35% | 84 $0.58 per ft ($57.90, 100 ft) | 57 $1.07 per ft ($159.99, 150 ft) |
| Heating type 20% | 100 self-regulating | 100 self-regulating |
| Thermostat 10% | 100 built-in thermostat, on at 43 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 | 60 ETL listed |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| VEVOR Self-Regulating Pipe Cable 100 ft | HEATIT JHSF1 150 ft | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Heated length | 100 ft | 150 ft |
| Rated output | 5 W/ft | 5 W/ft |
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Heating type | Self-regulating | Self-regulating |
| Built-in thermostat | On at 43 F, off at 55 F | No |
| Largest pipe | - | 2.5 in |
| Installation | ||
| Connection | Plugs in | Plugs in |
| Cold lead (power cord) | 3 ft | 3 ft |
| Safety and warranty | ||
| Safety listing | None stated | ETL |
