Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why would I buy from Heat Tracing Direct instead of a regular distributor?

We know our business
Heat tracing and freeze protection is very specialized and we have more than 18 years of application experience that we can share with our customers

Not only can we supply the cable at an incredible price - we can also provide technical advice pertaining to proper product selection based on specific application requirements and wattage densities

2. How can your prices be so low?

It's quite simple
Through our manufacturing business we are very large purchasers of self-regulating heating cables of many types. We buy high volumes and can pass this high volume benefit direct to the customer

3. Is the low price a sacrifice for quality?

Absolutely not!
In fact these are the highest quality heating cables you can buy. We deal only with the finest heating cable manufacturers to build our cables and splicing systems

4. Is the cable performance equivalent to higher priced heating cables on the market?

At least equivalent and sometimes even higher!
Depending on what manufacturer you are comparing to the fact is, our cables are likely made by the one of them and simply branded for us under our trademarks. We buy only the finest heating cables from the leading manufacturers.

5. Are these products made in North America?

Yes
The highest quality self-regulating heaters are all manufactured in North America

6. Who manufactures the heating cables?

While we manufacture our own specialized product group which employ self-regulating heaters, our heating cables are branded for us and purchased from the leading heating cable manufacturers for direct sales into the field.

7. Why did Heat-Line start Heat Tracing Direct?

Opportunity
We saw an opportunity to provide huge savings to contractors because of our great buying power as a product manufacturer. We understand and have great knowledge of the heating cables and products we are selling. It's like having inherent product knowledge that we can pass on to our customers

8. Do you offer medium and high temperature heating cables?

Yes
While most of our heaters are low temperature, we carry full range

9. Are only full reel lengths available or can I order a specific length?

You can order cut lengths but we have to charge out at a higher price. Even our "cut" prices are exceptional.

10. Is there a minimum order?

No
But the greatest savings are "on the reel" purchases.

11. What are your warranties?

Minimum of one year but many other products offered carry a full 5 year limited warranty. See www.heatline.com

12. What is the delivery time?

Very fast
24 hours on "in stock" products but leads times can vary depending on time of year or heating cable required

13. What are your accepted methods of payment?

VISA and MasterCard

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