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Three-foot flat heating cable with built-in thermostat and grounded plug

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VEVOR Pipe Heating Cable 3FT 7W/FT Built-in Thermostat

SKU CH-3MRQ-TP6Z8

3 ft heating cable delivers 7 W per foot and includes a built-in thermostat that activates at 41 °F and stops at 64.4 °F

  • Product typeOther Appliances
  • Prevents frozen pipes with 7W/FT constant heating power
  • Built-in thermostat activates at 41 and stops at 64.4 with ±1 accuracy
  • IP68 waterproof rating ensures safety in harsh winter conditions
  • 3FT heating cable plus 3FT power cord for flexible installation
  • Fiberglass core with copper braided shields provides durable protection

Pipe Heating Cable 3FT 7W/FT

This 3FT pipe heating cable delivers a constant power of 7W/FT to protect PVC, metal and plastic pipes from freezing. It is suited for homeowners and maintenance teams who need a short, ready-to-use length for exposed water lines. The cable includes a 3FT power cord with a grounded plug and indicator light for simple connection.

Built-in Thermostat Thermal Control

A built-in thermostat accurate to ±1°C automatically activates the cable at 41°F / 5°C and deactivates it at 64.4°F / 18°C. This on-demand operation limits power draw to heating periods only. The injection-moulded thermostat housing replaces heat-shrink designs for more secure operation in damp environments.

IP68 Waterproof Construction

The heating core uses fibreglass wrapped in PVC insulation, copper braided shielding and a PVC protective jacket rated IP68. This construction withstands prolonged immersion and harsh winter conditions without degradation. A single roll of fibreglass cloth tape is included for securing the cable to the pipe.

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Price $15.99
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Product typeOther Appliances

Questions about this item

How do I install the 3FT pipe heating cable and what step do people often get wrong?

Wrap the fiberglass heating core directly on the pipe, secure with the included fiberglass cloth tape, then plug into a grounded outlet; the common mistake is covering the built-in thermostat with insulation, which prevents it from sensing the pipe temperature accurately.

What maintenance or replacement will the heat cable need later?

Inspect the PVC protective jacket and braided copper shields before each cold season for cracks or abrasion; the thermostat is sealed inside the injection-molded housing and is not user-serviceable, so any thermostat failure requires replacing the entire 3FT cable.

What limit shows up first during sustained freezing weather?

The thermostat cycles off at 64.4°F (18°C) and back on at 41°F (5°C), so the cable never exceeds roughly 70°F surface temperature; the first limit you hit is this on/off cycle, not a thermal overload, because the IP68-rated construction handles continuous wet conditions.

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