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Questions and Answers for Frost King 9 ft. Automatic Electric Heat Cable Kit

Internet #205933690

Model #HC9A

Store SKU #1001300445

  • Designed to prevent freezing of water
  • Helps maintain the flow inside cold and hot water pipes
  • With 7 watts/foot high output with energy saving

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Q:can i use this tape inside a 4" underground pvc drain pipe that drains a roofing gutter to keep it from freezing?
by|Sep 26, 2023
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A:  No, you cannot use it inside of a pipe. It is made to be used on the outside of charged waterlines. That is the only place that it will work.

by|Sep 27, 2023
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    Q:Might it be used to heat a small portable cold frame?
    by|May 9, 2023
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    A:  With its automatic sensor designed for charged water lines, it will not come on to do what you want it to do.

    by|May 10, 2023
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      Q:Can it be used on PVC?
      by|Apr 2, 2023
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      A:  It will work fine on charged PVC water lines.

      by|Jan 15, 2024
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        Q:Can this be wrapped around water pipes behind drywall?
        by|Mar 16, 2023
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        A:  Probably…. But why?  Behind drywall you should insulate and seal it up.  This would require some access?  Behind drywall in an insulated room you would never get cold enough to turn it on? Best to ya, Cheers, JimATX 

        by|Oct 14, 2023

          A:  No product that plugs into an outlet should ever be placed behind drywall as it could become a fire hazard. So to answer your question, NO, do not place behind drywall.

          by|Mar 18, 2023
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            Q:Can this be wrapped around a propane tank to keep it from freezing up?
            by|Feb 28, 2023
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            A:  No it only works on pressurized water lines. You would never put something electric around something that could explose by an electical spark.

            by|Mar 2, 2023
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              Q:Can this product be placed inside a furnace condensation pipe to keep ice from building up on the exposed end of the condensation pipe
              by|Feb 16, 2023
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              A:  No, it cannot. This product will not work like that. It is made to help pressurized water lines from freezing.

              by|Mar 2, 2023
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                Q:Can this product be placed inside a furnace condensation pipe to keep ice from building up on the exposed end of the condensation pipe
                by|Feb 16, 2023
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                A:  No it cannot. It will not work. It will only work on pressurized waterlines.

                by|Aug 13, 2023
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                  Q:Can it be used for a condensation pan and outlet pipe for an attic hvac unit? Both freeze in the winter, which causes the unit to shut off except for emergency mode.
                  by|Dec 21, 2022
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                  A:  No, it will not function to help this. These cables were designed to only work on Water Lines and not drainage lines.

                  by|Dec 21, 2022
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                    Q:Can it be used with an extension cord? If yes, what amperage & length limits?
                    by|Dec 20, 2022
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                    A:  Yes as long as you use either 10 or 12 gauge grounded heavy duty (normally outdoor extension cord). The longest should be any longer than 25 feet.

                    by|Dec 21, 2022
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                      Q:Is there a chart that has the diameter of the pipe vs length so I know how tight to wrap it and it will prevent from freezing at 32deg, 25deg etc.? It usually comes with the product. Not sure what length I need. -Thanks
                      by|Dec 15, 2022
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                      A:  We made it easy. The cable runs parallel to the pipe and does not wrap around the pipe. It has an automatic thermostat to keep pipe from freezing. attach to the pipe with electrical tape, duct tape, or zip ties.

                      by|Nov 11, 2023
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