Typical heat tape burns electricity at six to nine watts per foot per hour. That means each 100 feet of heat tape operating 24/7 can translate to an added monthly cost of $41 to $62 to operate heat tape, says Eileen Wysocki, energy auditor for Holy Cross Energy.Click to see full answer. Furthermore, what temperature does heat tape come on? around 38 degrees F Also, how long can you leave heat tape plugged in? Speaking of replacing, heat tape only has a 3-year lifespan. Most heat tape manufacturers warn that you should replace your heat tapes every 3 years minimum. Heat tape has a near-constant connection with both water and electricity and usually isn’t protected well from the elements. People also ask, can you leave heat tape plugged in? You can leave these models plugged in. The problem is that some people leave them plugged in for decades. Tucked away in a garden shed or crawl space, the tapes get hot in summer, cold in winter and soaked with moisture off and on year-round.Does heat tape get hot?The tapes are constructed from two insulated wires that emit heat when electrical energy is supplied to the circuit. Modern heat tapes generally have an in-line thermostat installed to control the operation. The thermostat is factory set to turn on the electrical power when temperatures reach 40 degrees F or below.
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