Frostguard FG1-6P Electric Heating Cable 120VAC 6 ft

What this heating cable does

The Frostguard FG1-6P is a self-regulating electric heating cable designed to prevent pipes from freezing in residential and light commercial settings. It comes as a six-foot pre-assembled length with a six-foot cold lead and a grounded three-prong 120V plug. The conductive carbon core adjusts its output automatically based on the surrounding temperature, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor pipe protection.

Thermals and power draw in normal use

At forty degrees Fahrenheit the cable draws six watts per foot, which equals six watts total for this length and point three amps per cable. The amperage per foot is zero point zero five amps at the same reference temperature. A rubberized polymer jacket protects the conductive core up to a maximum operating temperature of one hundred fifty degrees Fahrenheit, and the self-regulating design reduces output as the pipe warms.

When the six-foot length is the right choice

This kit suits short exposed runs such as a single faucet supply, a short branch line or a tight bend where longer spools would leave excess cable. It plugs directly into a standard NEMA 5-15P outlet without hard-wiring, so it works for temporary seasonal use or permanent installation on accessible pipe. Builders needing to protect longer continuous runs beyond two hundred feet on one circuit or installations requiring a different voltage should select a different configuration.