Easy Heat AHB-013 Cold Weather Valve and Pipe Heating Cable

by Easy Heat

Product Features

• Heat cable
• Tough PVC inner insulation
• 63 watts
• 120 volts AC
• 9-feet heated section

Product Details

Product Manual [194kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 108 x 0.1 x 0.1 inches ; 14.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00002N6MB
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: AHB-019
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,463 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
  • #18 in Home Improvement > Building Supplies > Heating & Cooling > Weatherproofing > Pipe Coverings

Product Description

Size: 9-Feet

From the Manufacturer

Temperature-controlled cable runs straight along pipe and valves, held in place by application tape and plugs into grounded electrical outlet. Keeps water flowing down to -380. For odd lengths of pipe over 3/4 inches in diameter, we recommend two separate cables on opposite sides of the pipe with up to 3 feet of overrun at center of pipe run. Metal pipe requires 1/2-inch fiberglass insulation around cable. For plastic pipe, its recommended wrapping pipe with aluminum foil before cable installation. The traditional resistance cable produces a fixed amount of heat based on the electrical line feed. It comes with a built-in thermostat that switches the flow of electricity on and off based on temperature. 120 volts. 7 watts per foot. Not U.L. Listed.

Product Description

Temperature-controlled cable runs straight along pipe and valves, held in place by application tape and plugs into grounded electrical outlet. Keeps water flowing down to -380. For odd lengths of pipe over 3/4 inches in diameter, we recommend two separate cables on opposite sides of the pipe with up to 3 feet of overrun at center of pipe run. Metal pipe requires 1/2-inch fiberglass insulation around cable. For plastic pipe, its recommended wrapping pipe with aluminum foil before cable installation. The traditional resistance cable produces a fixed amount of heat based on the electrical line feed. It comes with a built-in thermostat that switches the flow of electricity on and off based on temperature. Cable installs fast and easy. Each package contains grounded plug, built in thermostat and instructions. Cable has weather resistant PVC outer jacket and inner insulation. Keeps water flowing down to 40 F.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Item, November 9, 2011

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matt151617 (Plattsburgh, NY) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Easy Heat AHB-112 Cold Weather Valve and Pipe Heating Cable, 12-Feet (Lawn & Patio)

It hasn't been cold enough to use this yet, but I did install it. The directions say to keep the cable off the ground, but I wanted to use it on a pool pipe that was sitting on the ground, so I ran it along the side. You do need a few extra items before installing this. First, it says to wrap the pipe in aluminum foil if installing on plastic pipe (I didn't do this since the pipe is black and I figure it'll absorb heat just fine). Next, the cable has to be secured to the pipe every 6 inches with electrical tape rated at least 80°C. After that, you're supposed to wrap it in up to 1/2" fiberglass pipe insulation. Finally, you wrap the insulation in waterproofing material. I ended up needing a little under 50 feet of 1/2" fiberglass insulation wrap to wrap 12 feet of 1.5" pipe with 2 90 degree elbows and 2 large shut off valaves. The insulation was about $7 at Lowes and included plastic wrap to waterproof it. You will need some duct tape to secure the plastic in place.

For those wondering about the specs, the directions say the thermostat will kick on at 38°F and turn off once the pipe is heated to 45°F.

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must be Applied Flat to Pipe, January 20, 2007

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Roy Rogers "Casa del Caballo" (Washington State) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Easy Heat AHB-019 Cold Weather Valve and Pipe Heating Cable, 9 feet (Lawn & Patio)

I am using this heat tape to keep a standpipe and spigot from freezing outside the horse barn. It must be laid flat on the pipe as opposed to twisting it around the length of the pipe. For a long running pipe, this is the correct unit, but be sure to order the proper length.

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product, keep pipes warm, February 8, 2010

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Nickdotnet (Oklahoma) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Easy Heat AHB-130 Cold Weather Valve and Pipe Heating Cable, 30-Feet (Lawn & Patio)

Used this on the water hose for my RV while camping in the snow. Great product. Took 2 people to get it on tight, but did the trick. Other campers' lines were freezing every night, mine stayed nice and warm. Had some extra to wrap around the faucet too. Was a long process - going to keep it on that water hose and make it my "winter hose". Worked fine with a PVC (or rubber - whatever it is called) drinking water hose - didn't melt it or get too hot. Shipping took quite a while but I got it just in time.

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