While looking for a way to keep pipes from freezing as temperatures drop the Heat Tape with Thermostat can help. It wraps readily around plumbing to provide a continuous heat source to the lines. The 24 green insulator can cover up to 50 of pipe and is one way to keep pipes not typically in use from developing problems. The pipe heat tape comes ready to install and can be a solution to a costly plumbing predicament. Utilizing a standard volt outlet it provides the length of the pipe a continuous source of heat which will allow water to flow more freely even when temps drop below zero. Versatile it is efficient enough to be used on both PVC and metal piping depending on the specific insulation and coverage needs.