A low-cost self-regulating pipe cable with a thermostat, for long runs of pipe or an RV water line.
Amazon $71.99
A long plug-in self-regulating cable for many feet of pipe, which also works on a roof edge with clips bought separately.
- 150 ftLength
- $1.07/ftPrice per foot
- 5 W/ftOutput
- Self-regulatingType
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- About $1 per foot for a 150 ft plug-in cable
- Self-regulating and safe to overlap or spiral
- Also rated for roof de-icing at 10 W/ft at 32 F
- No thermostat, so it runs whenever it is plugged in
- No warranty published
- Roof clips sold separately
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | JHSF1 |
|---|---|
| Heating | |
| Heated length | 150 ft |
| Rated output | 5 W/ft |
| Voltage | 120 V |
| Heating type | Self-regulating |
| Built-in thermostat | No |
| Largest pipe | 2.5 in |
| Installation | |
| Connection | Plugs in |
| Cold lead (power cord) | 3 ft |
| Safety and warranty | |
| Safety listing | ETL |
Alternatives in this use
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 $57.90A bulk self-regulating cable with one plug kit included, for one long custom-length run.
Amazon $111.99Compare
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