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Cut-to-Length Self-Regulating Heat Tape for Pipes – Bulk Reel (PG)
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Overview
120V Cut-to-Length Self-Regulating Heat Tape for Custom Pipe Freeze Protection
YeloDeer PG is a bulk cut-to-length heat tape for external water pipe freeze protection. It is designed for residential plumbing, mobile homes, crawl spaces, farms, RV water lines, property maintenance, and light commercial projects where a fixed-length plug-in cable does not match the actual pipe layout.
The self-regulating heating cable can be cut on site and assembled into project-specific cable sections. It is suitable for compatible PEX, PVC, copper, steel, galvanized, and other approved plastic or metal water pipes.
Standard Cable120V AC, 5W/ft at 50°F / 10°C self-regulating heating cable.
Bulk Reel LengthsChoose a 100 ft, 300 ft, or 500 ft PG reel kit.
External Pipe UseDesigned primarily for freeze protection on the outside of compatible water pipes.
Cut on SiteBuild the heating length around the actual job instead of choosing a fixed finished cable.
This is not a ready-to-use plug-in heat tape.
Bulk PG cable must be measured, cut, correctly connected, end-sealed, installed, insulated, protected, and tested before it is energized. It is best suited for contractors, plumbers, maintenance teams, and experienced DIY users comfortable with field electrical assembly.
Choose the Right Reel & Accessories
The Product Option menu includes both PG reel kits and accessories. Choose accessories based on the number of powered cable sections, whether the pipe layout branches, and whether automatic temperature control is required.
100 / 300 / 500 ft PG Reel Kit
Main Heating CableCut to Length1 Connection Kit Included
Choose the reel size based on the total heating cable required for the project. Each reel kit includes one standard Connection Kit
Connection Kit – 1 / 2 / 4 Sets
Separate Cable RunsIndependent PowerExtra Sections
Add Connection Kits when the reel will be divided into additional independently powered heating cable sections. One independent powered section requires one Connection Kit.
IP68 Tee Splice Kit
Branch LayoutT-IntersectionOne Powered Circuit
Choose the Tee Splice Kit when one powered heating cable system needs to branch or continue in multiple directions. It is not a replacement for extra Connection Kits used for separate independently powered cable runs.
Thermostat Controller with Power Connector – 120V
120VPreassembled Power LeadTemperature Control
This accessory is a preassembled 120V power connection lead with a thermostat controller installed in the power-cord section. Choose it when you want temperature-based automatic power control for a PG heating cable section instead of relying only on the cable's self-regulating heat output.
Which Accessory Do You Need?
One powered cable section: Use the Connection Kit included with the reel.Two or more separately powered sections: Add one Connection Kit for each additional section.One circuit with a branch or T-layout: Add the IP68 Tee Splice Kit.Want automatic temperature-based control: Choose the 120V Thermostat Controller with Power Connector.
Self-regulating does not mean automatic shutoff. PG changes heat output as cable and pipe temperature changes, but the cable can remain energized while connected to power. The Thermostat Controller with Power Connector – 120V provides a temperature-controlled power connection when automatic on/off control is desired.
Plan the Circuit Before Cutting
Do not assume a 300 ft or 500 ft reel can operate as one continuous powered circuit.
Maximum circuit length depends on cable output, voltage, breaker size, minimum start-up temperature, total connected cable length, and the circuit layout. For a Tee Splice layout, include all connected branches when calculating total cable length on that circuit.
Pipe material and diameterTotal freeze-prone pipe lengthNumber of independent cable sectionsBranch or T-intersection locations120V power locationBreaker and circuit capacityGFCI protectionPipe insulation requirements
Bulk PG or Another Heating Cable?
Choose PG Bulk CableChoose PG when you need custom on-site cable lengths, several pipe sections, branch layouts, contractor truck stock, or residential and light commercial external pipe freeze protection.
Choose Pre-Assembled Heat TapeChoose a finished plug-in cable when you have one simple pipe run, a standard cable length fits the project, and you do not want to make field power connections and end seals.
Email yelodeer@yelodeer.com with the pipe material, pipe diameter, total heating length, number of separate sections, branch layout, available voltage, breaker size if known, installation location, and project photos.
Applications
Recommended Applications
PG is designed primarily as an external pipe heating cable for water pipe freeze protection where a custom cable length is more practical than a fixed-length heat tape.
Residential Plumbing
Crawl SpacesBasementsGaragesOutdoor Supply Lines
PEX & Plastic Pipe
PEXPVCSuitable Plastic Pipe
Metal Water Pipe
CopperSteelGalvanized Pipe
Service & Property Use
Mobile HomesFarmsRV PlumbingLight Commercial
Heat Tape for PEX Pipe
PG can be installed on suitable PEX and other compatible plastic water pipes when the pipe and heating cable are installed according to the product instructions. Secure the cable without damaging the pipe or cable jacket, and install suitable pipe insulation after the heating cable is in place.
Installation Layouts
Straight TracingRun the cable along the outside of the pipe for a straightforward freeze-protection layout.
Spiral WrappingWrap the cable around the pipe when the project requires additional cable coverage according to the installation plan.
Valves & FittingsSelf-regulating PG cable can cross or overlap when installed according to the product instructions.
Branched Pipe SystemsPlan a compatible Tee Splice Kit or separate powered cable sections before cutting the reel.
Do Not Use PG For
Internal pipe installation with the standard external-pipe configuration
Gas, fuel, or chemical lines unless the specific application has been approved
Long-term submersion of the standard PE-jacket configuration
Steam lines or pipe temperatures outside the product limits
Damaged, leaking, cracked, or otherwise unsafe pipe
Installations where electrical connections and end seals cannot be properly protected
A simple homeowner project that requires a factory-finished plug-in cable with no field termination
Pipe insulation is an important part of the system. After installation and inspection, use suitable non-flammable pipe insulation and appropriate weather protection where required to reduce heat loss and protect exposed pipe runs.
Suitable PEX, PVC, plastic, copper, steel, galvanized, and other compatible metal water pipes
Reel Length Options
100 ft, 300 ft, and 500 ft
Minimum Circuit Length
3 ft
Minimum Bend Radius
1 in / 25 mm at 68°F / 20°C
Cable Size
Approx. 0.3 × 0.2 in / 8 × 5.2 mm
Installation Methods
Straight tracing, spiral wrapping, crossing, and overlapping when installed according to PG instructions
Built-In Thermostat in PG Cable
No
Thermostat-Controlled Option
Thermostat Controller with Power Connector – 120V sold as a separate Product Option
Built-In GFCI
No
Standard Reel Kit Contents
Selected PG reel plus one standard Connection Kit
Additional Accessory Options
Connection Kit (1 set), Connection Kit (2 sets), Connection Kit (4 sets), IP68 Tee Splice Kit, Thermostat Controller with Power Connector – 120V
Certification
cCSAus certified for approved U.S. and Canadian pipe freeze protection applications
Maximum Circuit Length
Maximum circuit length is not determined by reel size alone.
Confirm the permitted circuit length using the PG maximum circuit length table for the applicable cable output, voltage, breaker size, minimum start-up temperature, and circuit layout before cutting or connecting the cable.
When a Tee Splice Kit is used, calculate the combined length of every cable branch connected to that powered circuit.
Installation
Before You Start
Map the complete pipe routeMeasure the actual heated lengthIdentify every independent cable sectionIdentify branch or T-connectionsConfirm 120V power availabilityConfirm breaker and circuit capacityPlan GFCI protectionSelect insulation and weather protection
Basic Installation Sequence
Inspect the pipe, heating cable, accessories, power location, and complete project layout.
Measure every pipe section that requires freeze protection before cutting the cable.
Decide whether the project uses straight tracing, spiral wrapping, separate powered sections, or a Tee Splice branch layout.
Confirm the allowed circuit length for the planned cable, voltage, breaker size, minimum start-up temperature, and circuit configuration.
Cut the PG heating cable to the required heating length.
Select the correct power accessory for each section: the standard Connection Kit, an additional Connection Kit, or the Thermostat Controller with Power Connector – 120V when automatic temperature control is desired.
Add an IP68 Tee Splice Kit where one powered circuit must branch according to the approved layout.
Complete every required power connection and end seal before energizing the cable.
Secure the cable along the outside of the pipe without crushing, sharply bending, stapling, nailing, or otherwise damaging the cable.
Inspect the complete heating cable installation, then install suitable pipe insulation and weather protection where required.
Connect the finished system to a properly grounded, GFCI-protected power source.
Test the completed system before winter operation.
Connection Kit, Tee Splice, or Thermostat Power Connector?
Standard Connection KitUse for an independently powered cable section. One kit is included with each 100 ft, 300 ft, or 500 ft PG reel kit.
Additional Connection KitAdd one for each additional cable section that will have its own independent power connection.
IP68 Tee Splice KitUse when one powered system must split into a planned branch or T-shaped pipe layout.
Thermostat Controller with Power Connector – 120VUse when the cable section requires a preassembled 120V power lead with thermostat-based automatic power control.
Heating cable length and power-cord length are different parts of the installation. Measure the pipe section that actually requires freeze protection before cutting the PG heating cable.
Electrical & Installation Safety
De-energize the circuit before installation, inspection, or service.
Do not energize cut PG cable until the required power connection and end seal are correctly completed.
Do not leave conductors, grounding braid, or internal cable layers exposed.
Do not install damaged heating cable or accessories.
Do not crush, kink, sharply bend, staple, nail, or otherwise damage the cable.
Do not substitute ordinary tape or unapproved parts for required connection and sealing components.
Use an approved GFCI or applicable equipment ground-fault protection for the heating cable circuit.
Use a qualified electrician when the project requires new circuits, panel work, hardwiring, or electrical work outside your experience.
No. The PG reel is cut-to-length bulk heating cable. It must be cut, correctly connected, end-sealed, installed, insulated, protected, and tested before use. Choose a pre-assembled pipe heating cable instead if you need a finished fixed-length plug-in product.
Can I use this heat tape on PEX pipe?
Yes. PG can be used on suitable PEX and other compatible plastic water pipes, as well as copper, steel, galvanized, and other compatible metal pipes. Follow the PG installation instructions and add suitable pipe insulation after the heating cable has been installed and inspected.
How many Connection Kits do I need?
Use one Connection Kit for each independently powered heating cable section. Each PG reel kit includes one standard Connection Kit. If the reel is cut into three separate sections that will each have their own power connection, the project requires three Connection Kits in total.
When do I need the IP68 Tee Splice Kit?
Use the Tee Splice Kit when one powered heating cable system needs to branch or continue in multiple directions at a T-intersection or similar pipe layout. All cable branches connected to that powered circuit must be included when checking maximum circuit length.
What is the Thermostat Controller with Power Connector – 120V?
It is an accessory option with a thermostat controller preassembled into the 120V power-cord section. Choose it when you want temperature-based automatic power control for a PG heating cable section. The heating cable still requires correct connection, end sealing, installation, electrical protection, and testing.
Does self-regulating heat tape automatically turn itself off?
No. Self-regulating cable changes its heat output as temperature changes, but it can remain energized while connected to power. Choose the Thermostat Controller with Power Connector – 120V when automatic temperature-based power control is required.
Can I use an entire 300 ft or 500 ft reel as one circuit?
Do not assume that reel length equals allowable circuit length. Maximum circuit length depends on cable output, voltage, breaker size, minimum start-up temperature, and circuit layout. Follow the PG maximum circuit length table before cutting and connecting the cable.
Does PG include built-in GFCI protection?
No. PG does not include built-in GFCI protection. The completed heating cable circuit must use appropriate ground-fault protection in accordance with the installation instructions and applicable electrical requirements.
Guides
Plan Before You Cut
Bulk heat cable provides more installation flexibility than a fixed-length heating cable, but every powered section, branch, accessory, circuit, and end seal should be planned before the reel is cut.
Use this guide to compare bulk self-regulating heat cable with pre-assembled pipe heat tape and understand when a cut-to-length system is the better fit.
Need project-specific help? Email yelodeer@yelodeer.com with pipe material, pipe diameter, heating length, number of cable sections, branch layout, voltage, breaker size if known, installation environment, and photos.
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YeloDeer PG is a bulk cut-to-length heat tape for external water pipe freeze protection. It is designed for residential plumbing, mobile homes, crawl spaces, farms, RV water lines, property maintenance, and light commercial projects where a fixed-length plug-in cable does not match the actual pipe layout.
