Manufacturer | Thermwell Products Co., Inc |
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Part Number | HC12A |
Item Weight | 13.6 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 7 x 8 x 1.5 inches |
Country of Origin | USA |
Item model number | HC12A |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
Size | 12-Feet |
Color | Black |
Style | Electric Heat Cable Kit |
Material | Plastic |
Pattern | Kit |
Shape | Straight |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Certification | UL Listed |
Usage | Commercial |
Included Components | Pipe Insulation & Heat Tape |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Warranty Description | 1 Year |
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Material | Plastic |
Brand | Frost King |
Color | Black |
Item Weight | 13.55 ounces |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 7 x 8 x 1.5 inches |
About this item
- Size: 9-13 Feet.9-13 Feet, 120V, 7 Watts per foot
- Keeps water flowing down to (-40) degrees F
- For metal and plastic water pipes
- Easy to install
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Easy to use | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
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Durability | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
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size | 12-Feet | 9-Feet | 24-Feet | 3-Feet |
voltage | 120 volts | 120 volts | 120 volts | 120 volts |
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From your basement to your roof, from the front door to the back, Frost King products are there to save you money and save you energy. Frost King, simply the trusted name in home insulation. It all began nearly a century ago when Frost King introduced the nation’s first do-it-yourself weatherstripping kit. That simple kit, just 17 feet of felt carpet strips and some nails, managed to single handedly ignite America’s “Do-It-Yourself” revolution. Since that time, Frost King has expanded to help you save money and energy in just about every corner of your home. During the winter, Frost King products will keep the cold air out, insulate your pipes and protect your rooftops from freezing snow. In the summer, Frost King keeps gutters clean, protects your home from leaks, and cuts air conditioning costs.
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ASIN | B005FCFNSM |
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Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #20,821 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #1 in Pipe Heat Cables |
Date First Available | October 12, 2005 |
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Frost King HC12 Heating Cables, 9-13 Feet, Black
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Customers like the quality, value, performance and ease of installation of the electric heating pad. They mention that it's well made, tough and ideal for the purpose intended. Some customers also are happy with ease of setup. That said, some customers have reported issues with the heat.
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Customers like the performance of the electric heating pad. They mention that it works great, has no issues, and has worked well at 22 degrees. Some customers also say that they haven't had any problems this winter.
"...But easily fixed. Installing the heat tape was easy. It worked nicely" Read more
"...So, this past fall I bought this and have not had any problems this winter. The outside temperature went down to -4 (wind chill lower than that)...." Read more
"Seems to be effective when I turn it on for low temperatures keeps my lines from freezing" Read more
"...Sure enough, the thing doesn't even heat up out of the packaging. It's useless." Read more
Customers like the value of the electric heating pad. For example, they mention it's a great product for the money, a good buy, and less expensive than easyheat.
"Product installs easy and price not bad." Read more
"...Worth the money!" Read more
"Great product" Read more
"Everything works, installs easy, no issues, great product!" Read more
Customers find the installation process of the electric heating pad to be easy. They mention that it is easy to work with and functions perfectly.
"...But easily fixed. Installing the heat tape was easy. It worked nicely" Read more
"Product installs easy and price not bad." Read more
"...We tried this and didn't have any issues afterwards. Easy to install" Read more
"Easy to use" Read more
Customers like the quality of the electric heating pad. They say it is well-made, heavy duty, and ideal for the purpose intended. Customers also appreciate the quiet operation and the unassuming way it does its job.
"...Length was perfect for my well head and is more efficient than placing a 100 watt drop light in there hoping it doesn’t get broken from rain..." Read more
"...Basically the item looks well made...." Read more
"It was perfect, well packaged and it works great. No freeze ups." Read more
"...The wire in the heating element is very fine and fragile, easily damaged and definitely subject to rodents...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the warmth of the electric heating pad. For example, some mention it keeps their pipes from freezing during the coldest days in the winter, while others say that it is slower to react to sudden temperature changes.
"Seems to be effective when I turn it on for low temperatures keeps my lines from freezing" Read more
"Durable high quality product with pilot light. Keeps well head from freezing automatically not wasting energy when it is not cold...." Read more
"...8 mins in a 70 degree kitchen... so this cable is slower to react to sudden temp changes than I had thought it would, but it works exactly like it..." Read more
"...I felt the cable and wow it sure did get pretty hot. I was impressed...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the size of the electric heating pad. Some mention that it's the perfect size, the right fit, and the correct length, while others say that it arrived short and not fit for purpose.
"Ground prong will not fit into a standard outlet...is too big in diameter...." Read more
"...tape I found at the local hardware store, and fit my water line perfectly...." Read more
"...However, this 30ft cable is too long for a 1/2-3/4inch 25ft pipe...." Read more
"Was perfect size for my water pipes, works great" Read more
Customers are mixed about the water flow of the electric heating pad. Some mention that it keeps water flowing, while others have had broken pipe issues. The product is waterproof and keeps water pipes safe at 8 degrees without insulation, but some customers say that water was everywhere and the instructions are unclear.
"...Never lost water while others were haven broken pipe issues." Read more
"...Water was everywhere. Thankfully we was in town and was able to address the issues promptly. WHAT A MESS" Read more
"...on a 2" PVC pipe, ran this heater along the bottom and keeps water flowing perfectly!" Read more
"...The weather gets VERY cold in Central Oregon. Keeps my water flowing as if it was 80° out...." Read more
Customers are not satisfied with the heat of the electric heating pad. They mention that it doesn't heat up, gets too hot, and will melt things. Some customers say that the thermostat has failed and that the cable melted.
"Doesn't seem like it gets warm but it does the job when it's cold out. Using on a water pipe in my barn." Read more
"...Took a while but the heating cable got warm to the touch...." Read more
"I installed today and it was easyPlus it has a thermostat that turns on when temperature falls below 32Read the instructions" Read more
"...Now I see why they tell you not to wrap or cross this cable... it gets hot!!!..." Read more
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I have a pipe that has frozen and split two times in a 10 year period in a non-heated crawl space area. As you can see from the pictures that this last time I made the repair I located the pipe 2 inches away from the outside wall and used the thicker walled "Type L" copper pipe. The Frost King heat cable was very flexible (after I tested it and it had warmed up) to easily tie-wrap to the pipe every 3.5 - 4 inches. After it was tied to the pipe, I trimmed the tie-wrap "tails" and covered the pipe and heat cable with Frost King cotton pipe insulation. Then I covered the spiral seems of the cotton insulation with aluminum duct tape to keep away bugs and critters that may be attracted to the cotton. The Frost King cotton insulation is Class A fire rated, so I have no worries that this install is safe... especially with aluminum furnace tape over it.
When I first tried to test the heat cable by using ice packs to chill the sensor for 10-15 mins, the cable appeared to be a dud... it didn't get warm and my "Kill-A-Watt" meter showed no power usage. Then I thought that the heat cable and sensor, that have been sitting in my 90+ degree garage for a day, may be too warm internally to activate even with ice packs surrounding the sensor. So, I put the heat cable in my refrigerator, for 45 mins, to chill the whole thing down to my average crawl space temps in winter time. Then I extended the chilled cable on my counter top and covered the sensor with ice packs and wrapped a hand towel around it (just the sensor section) to let the cold do its job. Within 10 mins the watt meter showed that the cable was drawing 42 watts. I left the cable warm up for another 20mins to see how hot it would get and I could still comfortably hold it in my hand. After I removed the ice packs the cable switched off in just under 8 mins in a 70 degree kitchen... so this cable is slower to react to sudden temp changes than I had thought it would, but it works exactly like it should, since it is only keeping water flowing and preventing ice damage.
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2020
I have a pipe that has frozen and split two times in a 10 year period in a non-heated crawl space area. As you can see from the pictures that this last time I made the repair I located the pipe 2 inches away from the outside wall and used the thicker walled "Type L" copper pipe. The Frost King heat cable was very flexible (after I tested it and it had warmed up) to easily tie-wrap to the pipe every 3.5 - 4 inches. After it was tied to the pipe, I trimmed the tie-wrap "tails" and covered the pipe and heat cable with Frost King cotton pipe insulation. Then I covered the spiral seems of the cotton insulation with aluminum duct tape to keep away bugs and critters that may be attracted to the cotton. The Frost King cotton insulation is Class A fire rated, so I have no worries that this install is safe... especially with aluminum furnace tape over it.
When I first tried to test the heat cable by using ice packs to chill the sensor for 10-15 mins, the cable appeared to be a dud... it didn't get warm and my "Kill-A-Watt" meter showed no power usage. Then I thought that the heat cable and sensor, that have been sitting in my 90+ degree garage for a day, may be too warm internally to activate even with ice packs surrounding the sensor. So, I put the heat cable in my refrigerator, for 45 mins, to chill the whole thing down to my average crawl space temps in winter time. Then I extended the chilled cable on my counter top and covered the sensor with ice packs and wrapped a hand towel around it (just the sensor section) to let the cold do its job. Within 10 mins the watt meter showed that the cable was drawing 42 watts. I left the cable warm up for another 20mins to see how hot it would get and I could still comfortably hold it in my hand. After I removed the ice packs the cable switched off in just under 8 mins in a 70 degree kitchen... so this cable is slower to react to sudden temp changes than I had thought it would, but it works exactly like it should, since it is only keeping water flowing and preventing ice damage.