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Questions and Answers for Frost King 18 ft. Automatic Electric Heat Cable Kit

Internet #100196820

Model #HC18A

Store SKU #476269

18 ft. Automatic Electric Heat Cable Kit
(657)Questions & Answers (701)
  • Ideal for keeping metal and plastic pipes away from freezing
  • Plug comes with a power indicator for easy and convenient usage
  • 18 ft. long cable offers ample reach
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Q:Can I use this to heat my soil? I know it’s intended for the roof, but any worry about it being buried under soil?
by|Apr 21, 2024
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A:  We do not test our cables for heating soil. These roof cables are made for shingled roofs. That’s as far as we can tell you what the cable is for.

by|Apr 22, 2024
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    Q:Can this heat trace be used on vinyl tubing from a furnace that discharges water to the outside of the house?
    by|Mar 3, 2024
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    A:  No, it will not work on drain lines. It will only operate on Charged water lines. It would not work on vinyl tubing either.

    by|Mar 4, 2024
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      Q:Will this work safely on a PEX water line running through my attic and can I add a pipe insulation over it to help keep it all from Freezing?
      by|Feb 14, 2024
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      A:  Yes and yes. You can use on PEX water lines and you can overwrap the heat cable. Do not overwrap the thermostat. Please follow the instructions as provided.

      by|Mar 5, 2024
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        Q:Will Frost King heater cable and insulated pipe wrap protect washer water pipe from freezing? Washer is on enclosed back porch.
        by|Feb 9, 2024
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        A:  The heat cable is not designed to work on washing machine water lines. Overwrap a couple layer of fiberglass pipe wrap to help insulate the lines.

        by|Feb 9, 2024
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          Q:Can I use on the outside of a pvc 50 gal water supply barrel that is not exposed to weather
          by|Jan 28, 2024
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          A:  This cable will only work on Water Supply Lines. It will not help a 50 gallon barrel from freezing.

          by|Feb 29, 2024
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            Q:Can this be used on exterior rubber water hose
            by|Jan 27, 2024
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            A:  No, it is not made to be used outside or on any type of hose other than Copper pipes, CPVC, or Pex water lines indoors or underneath a home protected from wind or water.

            by|Mar 3, 2024
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              Q:Is this auto regulated to temp?
              by|Jan 27, 2024
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              A:  Yes, that's why it is called an automatic thermostat designed to come on at 38 degrees and shut off at 45 degrees.

              by|Feb 5, 2024
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                Q:can i use this under Foam Pipe Insulation? does the thermostat kick on if its not attached to the pipe? answers seem to be all over the place in the Q/A. i called the company and they said floating air should turn it on although mine hasnt yet.
                by|Jan 26, 2024
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                A:  Yes you can overwrap with tubular foam pipe insulation. And NO it will not work if the thermostat is floating in the air. The black button on the thermostat must be in contact with the pipe.

                by|Jan 26, 2024
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