Frost King 6 ft. Electric Water Pipe Heat Cable-HC6A is an automatic electric heat cable kit.
In the winter, keep your pipes dry.The frost king electric heat cable kit has a built in thermostat.No more frozen pipes!
Unfortunately, no.Mobile home lines are too flexible and not thick enough to survive the heat of the Heat Cable.Don't do it.
No.The light should be a solid color.You should not install the cable on your pipes if the light is flickering.
To secure the Heating Cable kit, apply application tape or any good quality electrical tape with a minimum temperature rating of six-inch intervals.You can use any type of tape to secure the Heat Cable Kits, but don't use masking tape.The Cable Kit can't be secured with masking tape because the glue tends to dry out.Zip Ties or Cable Ties will work if they are not pulled so tight that they cut into the cable.
Yes.The heat cable kits can only be used on plastic water pipes with an outside diameter of at least 112 inches."Schedule 40" should be printed on the side of the pipes.
The Heat Cable Kits come with an automatic thermostat that will turn on the cable when the pipe temperature is below 38 F and off when it is above 45.
Can the Electic Heat Cable kits be used on my hot water pipes?Is it better to wrap the cold pipes?
Yes.The heating cables should not be installed on pipes that are hotter than 155 F.If your pipes are under the house, in an exposed crawl space, or against an exterior uninsulated wall, then it might be a good idea to use the Heat Cables on both hot and cold pipes.The hot water line will turn cold if it is being used frequently.
No!The electric heat cable kits are only for plastic water pipes.Don't do it!Don't install the heat cable kits on the hoses.
The light in the plug will turn on if the heat cable kit is installed correctly.To know if the cable is working, you can test it.Wrap a bag of ice around the thermostat block and after 20 minutes, the cable should feel warm to the touch.
You should use each product according to the instructions.The roof cable kit is only for roofs.You will need a heat cable kit for pipe application.
No.Never wrap the cable over it.The heating cable may get overheated.The cable is supposed to protect the pipe.Don't do it.
The Automatic Electric Heat Cable Kits have a maximum draw of 15 Amps and a rating of 120V.
Faced fiberglass pipe wrap is a better choice.The Wrap does a better job of protecting the pipe from the heat.So...The heating cable should be applied on the pipe with 12 inch fiberglass insulation or a similar non-combustible insulation.
The Cable Kit should be plugged in before the snow starts.You can leave the cables on until the snow has melted.The cables can be unplugged once the temperatures rise above freezing.
Measure the length of your gutter to know how much you need to cover.Take note of the lengths of overhangs.You will know the length needed for the Automatic Electric Roof Cable Kit if you add these measurements together.Contact us if you still have a Frost King product concern.It's explained in the instructions.
You have to keep at least 2 inches of clearance between the bottom of the drip loop and the gutter.There is a video of roof cable instruction.
For every 20 feet of roof you plan to cover, you will need approximately 80 Feet of Roof Cable.It depends on the overhang and other parts of the roof that need to be protected.The instruction manual has more information.
You should use each product according to the instructions.The roof cable kit is only for roofs.You will need a heat cable kit for pipe application.
The 160 ft or 200 ft roof cable kits can be used if you want to run the cable down the downspouts.
The Frost King Roof De-Icing Cable Kit is only for roofs with shingles.
The Frost King Roof De-Icing Cable Kits have a rating of 120V, 5 Watts per foot.