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Your cart is empty.Easy Heat AHB-112 12' Pipe Heating CableEasy Heat AHB-112 12' Pipe Heating Cable Features: Tough PVC inner insulation Continuous ground braid Weather resistant PVC outer jacket Energy saving Thermostat is located between cold lead and heating cable 2' 18/3 cold lead with grounded plug 84 watts 120 volts AC 12' heated section
Robert Schattschneider
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2021
We recently had a severe winter storm with extremely cold temperatures in Northern Texas. We are full-timer's in our RV. We already had an insulated/heated water line, but the outside faucet was unprotected from the extreme cold. We had a much shorter Heating Cable that fully protected the faucet, so no worries there. However, our sewer line going out was another story. This new12' Heating Cable will take care of the section of PVC pipe that is exposed so we wont have that freeze up problem again. The only disappointment is that we ordered a 24' Heating Cable, which was backordered/out of stock. We hope production will speed up so we can complete that purchase. Thanks.
Ben J
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2016
These are great. I like them because they aren't energy hogs. Maybe 3 watts per foot? They are reliable if installed properly. Just don't overlap more than once our they will melt. They can't be fixed if damaged so keep them protected from chewing cows, etc! The thermometer Is so-so. I think it turns on around 32 but I have found that if you strap the sensor to a spot on a hose or pipe, make sure it's not the warmest point on the pipe (depends on how you wrap it - wrap evenly). Otherwise the sensor area will be at 32 but other parts may be below freezing. I've purchased 6 of these in various lengths and none have failed yet (unless damaged) and I have been using them 3 years.
Rick D. Huff
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2015
This pipe heater is a durable set of warming wires but it has some serious drawbacks YOU MUST install it before a freeze. It will do nothing once a pipe is frozen. I had to find this out by calling the company and after I had one of my pipes freeze this past winter. It is also not for use outdoors in the open for the obvious reason unless you take steps to cover the warmer and the pipe before a freeze.
P. Tato
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2014
This is a good product and it makes significant heat for your pipes. But do not buy one as long as your pipes! The instructions (not found in the sales page) tell you to keep it away from buildings (by about 12"), never let it overlap itself, and never let any part of it be out of contact with a pipe. It says that it will keep a pipe warm about 3' past its ends, which gives you some leeway. This means that if your pipe comes out of a wall and is 12 feet long, then you should buy the next size down, a nine footer. When you install it leave a foot and a half of pipe hanging off each end. Finally, insulate the entire length of the pipe over the heater tape.
Sylvan Knight
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2013
I was having a problem with the propane tank for my forge getting so cold that I couldn't get the propane out and I used this little heater to provide just enough warmth to fix the problem. Since this heater is designed to raise something just slightly above freezing, there was no concern that it would unsafely heat the propane. It does a great job.
Onivert
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2013
We recently experienced a terrible cold snap. For several weeks the temp did not get above freezing and got down to the about -2 a couple of times. I applied this straight to a premium hose from Camco, did a quick wrap with pipe insulation and hoped for the best. This heat tape did the job, my hose never froze. We did keep a slow trickle of water running also though. I have learned in the past though that in very cold weather that trickle alone will not keep things from freezing during the night.The instructions say not to use on water hoses but many Rvers do anyway. Some recommend that hose be wrapped in foil tape first so the heat tape is not directly on the hose. This is probably not a bad idea. NIght was coming on and it was getting colder so I did not take this extra step but probably will next time.Be sure to order enough heating cable to cover your hose AND the spigot.I'd buy this product again.
Greg
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2012
I bought the heating cable for the water hose on my travel trailer. I wrapped the rubber hose in aluminum tape first to keep the heat cable from burning it then I installed the heat cable over the aluminum tape on the hose and attached it with fire resistant electrical tape every 6 inches as the directions call for. I also installed the heat cable over my water pressure regulator and the water facet since I purchased the heat cable a couple of feet longer than my hose. Then I put the foam tube type pipe insulation around the hose and heat cable the full length and used 1/2 inch wool type insulation over the hose connections and my water pressure regulator including the water facet and then wrapped this wool insulation in the aluminum tape over the wool insulation to keep water off of the wool. Plastic wrap would work also. I put a large trash can upside down over the water facet stand pipe and my water pressure regulator to keep the rain off of all of that which also creates a dead air space that will help keep the stand pipe from freezing.
matt151617
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2011
It hasn't been cold enough to use this yet, but I did install it. The directions say to keep the cable off the ground, but I wanted to use it on a pool pipe that was sitting on the ground, so I ran it along the side. You do need a few extra items before installing this. First, it says to wrap the pipe in aluminum foil if installing on plastic pipe (I didn't do this since the pipe is black and I figure it'll absorb heat just fine). Next, the cable has to be secured to the pipe every 6 inches with electrical tape rated at least 80°C. After that, you're supposed to wrap it in up to 1/2" fiberglass pipe insulation. Finally, you wrap the insulation in waterproofing material. I ended up needing a little under 50 feet of 1/2" fiberglass insulation wrap to wrap 12 feet of 1.5" pipe with 2 90 degree elbows and 2 large shut off valaves. The insulation was about $7 at Lowes and included plastic wrap to waterproof it. You will need some duct tape to secure the plastic in place.For those wondering about the specs, the directions say the thermostat will kick on at 38°F and turn off once the pipe is heated to 45°F.
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