Frost King HC3A Automatic Electric Heat Kit Heating Cables, 3 Feet, Black
Key features
- •3Ft x 120V x 7W/ft
- •Keeps water flowing down to (-40) degrees F
- •For metal and plastic water pipes
- •Easy to install
Frost King HC3A Automatic Electric Heat Kit Heating Cables, 3 Feet, Black
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Saves Much Expense, Heartache, and Suffering
DragonLoaf✓ Verified Purchase•October 22, 2023
Winter will be here before too long, and suffering through water line breaks due to freezing is expensive and even life-threatening under certain circumstances. If you are in an RV for the winter, having a heated water hose or attaching this product to a regular water hose is a must. I attached it to a regular water hose with duct tape every 6 to 9 inches or so. Pleased to report that this heating cable is pliable and soft, making it much easier to ensure the cable stays flush with the water hose. Yes I tested it to make sure it heats up when the temperature nears freezing. Great product!
Good stuff
Jim Jam✓ Verified Purchase•October 1, 2023
Like it
as advertised
Richard B.✓ Verified Purchase•September 24, 2023
works great for two years so far no issues
Affordable
Christina Medina✓ Verified Purchase•July 31, 2023
Keeping my sprinkler pipes from freezing here in Colorado
It just works and keeps on Working. Dec 2022
Megan Cross✓ Verified Purchase•July 30, 2023
Purchased and installed this unit in October of 2022, come just a few days before Christmas 2022, and the Midwest get hit with Winter Storm Elliot, (12/21-23/2022), with temperature at -6f (-11c) with wind chill values of -30f (33c). It has been one since 12/2/2022 as it on a switch-controlled socket (receptacle). No frozen main line yet, and I do not foresee one.
PEX plumping pipe. You might ask yourself; will it work with PEX. simple answer is YES. However, you should place the thermostat switch on a brass or copper valve or connection, for best results. As in my case. My feed line is 3/4" PEX, from the meter to the service valve body. which is 3/4 copper with a quarter turn shutoff ball valve. I merely wrapped the PEX and attached the thermostat button to the valve body, and all is good. If your lines are only PEX and you have no copper or brass valves to attached to, use some aluminum tape and create a small base on the pipe to land the thermostat button on.
Do you need to wrap the wire around the pipe of lay it flat on the pipe? Answer you can do Both. If you have chosen to wrap the wire around the pipe, do so without crossing back over the wire, as this creates a fire hazard. Lying flat along the pipe will ensure the greatest area is heated.
Do I need Thermal Wrap after install? Answer is NO, but it will increase the heating efficiency of the wire. It will also protect the wire and could add 2 years of service life.
When do I replace it? For safety, the wire should be replaced every 5 years, no matter its condition.
PEX plumping pipe. You might ask yourself; will it work with PEX. simple answer is YES. However, you should place the thermostat switch on a brass or copper valve or connection, for best results. As in my case. My feed line is 3/4" PEX, from the meter to the service valve body. which is 3/4 copper with a quarter turn shutoff ball valve. I merely wrapped the PEX and attached the thermostat button to the valve body, and all is good. If your lines are only PEX and you have no copper or brass valves to attached to, use some aluminum tape and create a small base on the pipe to land the thermostat button on.
Do you need to wrap the wire around the pipe of lay it flat on the pipe? Answer you can do Both. If you have chosen to wrap the wire around the pipe, do so without crossing back over the wire, as this creates a fire hazard. Lying flat along the pipe will ensure the greatest area is heated.
Do I need Thermal Wrap after install? Answer is NO, but it will increase the heating efficiency of the wire. It will also protect the wire and could add 2 years of service life.
When do I replace it? For safety, the wire should be replaced every 5 years, no matter its condition.
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