HEATIT In Pipe Self-regulating Heating Cable Prevents Pipes from Freeze, Internal Heat Tape for Safe Drinking Water, Inside Heat Trace Cable for Water Pipes, NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 Certified 120V, 10FT

Great product. Heats enough to keep my sump pump line from freezing. Easy install for me. And so far so good

Work for about a week and then the power stop working. Will not turn back on, try test and reset. Noting. This sucks.

They quickly shipped a replacement due to a leaking glue joint. I would buy from them again.

If the end of the cable that has the termination on it was smaller the cable would be able to be used on pex 3/4 water pipe. It fits until you encounter a brass fitting.. so the cable will not fit thru any of the 3/4 brass fitting for pex. Would purchase is the terminating end was smaller.

85’ line installed at my cottage, tried pushing cable through but got hung up at about 70’. Had to fish a line through to pull cable. Other than that the install was a breeze, no water leaks through cable, was careful not to nick the line while pulling through. Plugged it in through a smart plug that I programmed to automatically turn on when the temperature goes below 0 deg C., and to turn off above 0 deg C. Overall very pleased. At -6 deg C the current draw was around 600 watts. Very happy with purchase.

This heating cable is one of the more affordable options for protecting your water pipes from freezing, and it’s particularly suited for unique setups like my sandpoint well at the cottage. The well is partly buried, partly exposed, and uninsulated, so operating it in winter is a challenge. Products like this cable offer a relatively simple and budget-friendly solution, but they do come with some caveats, and may need additional insulation applied to exposed pipes to handle colder temps we typically incur in Canada.First off, I can’t speak to the durability yet since I’ve only tested it in a controlled setting (plugged it in and placed it in the freezer), but durability is always a concern with products meant for extreme conditions. Based on my experience with similar items, I don’t expect it to last more than a couple of seasons with heavy winter use. However, for occasional use, provided you properly prep the system before and after, it should hold up reasonably well for many years in theory.Installation is relatively straightforward but will depend on your specific plumbing setup. You’ll need to install a T fitting in your water line to connect the cable. It’s not a one-size-fits-all process, and you’ll need to think about your pipe’s layout before committing. The product doesn’t come with much technical guidance, in terms of it’s temperature ratings in various situations which is frustrating. The only real performance spec is the 3W/ft output. It states in the manual that it’s maximum freeze protection for water supply pipes is an ambient temperature of -40C. However it also says pipes ¾” to 2” in diameter must be buried or insulated, and piles above 2” to 6” must use two parallel heating cables to pretect them and be insulated or buried. This gives you a general idea of what it might handle in terms of temperature but requires you to do the math and leaves a lot to guesswork.Based on some rough calculations, I estimate that without insulation, this cable might keep pipes from freezing down to about -6°C. If you add an inch or so of insulation, it could extend to -20°C give or take by my math, and adding more insulation will only improve on that. (You’ll note that the manual doesn’t specify how much insulation is required for -40C) However, other factors like water flow, pipe material, and exposed pipe ends will affect performance temps. You’ll need to do your own due diligence to figure out if it’ll work for your setup. This isn’t an all-in-one solution, and some supplementary measures like insulation, exposure, and/or additional heat sources etc. may still be necessary. However, it’s safe to say that this isn’t going to be sufficient with uninsulated exposed pipes in Canadian winter temps.Temp calculations aside, one thing I appreciate is the design for in-pipe use, which makes it ideal for buried or concealed pipes where external cables or insulation might not be an option. The self-regulating feature is also a nice touch—it adjusts heat output based on ambient temperatures, so there’s less risk of overheating. However, you’ll need to balance your expectations because the product isn’t powerful enough for every situation, especially extreme cold.FInal Thought - this heating cable is a good, affordable option for specific circumstances, but it requires some research and is only a viable solution on insulated or buried water lines/pipes. So depending on your situation and needs, you may require additional measures (pipe insulation, etc.) to ensure this works successfully. As such, it’s not necessarily a plug-and-play solution for every situation, and you shouldn’t expect it to be when it comes to Canadian winters and some of the harshest conditions that can come with it. Still, it’s a really good convenient option for various situations with some planning and some additional appropriate measures that may be appropriate.