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No. The Light should be a solid color. If the light is flickering it could mean the cable is not working correctly and you should not install the cable on your pipes.

No, never install the Heating Cable kits in walls, floors, and ceilings.

Yes. The Heat Cable Kits can be used on plastic water pipes only if they are primary supply pipes with an outside diameter between 3/8" and 1½". The pipes should have, "Schedule 40," printed on the side.

Yes. For hot pipes, it is recommended that the heating cables should not be installed on pipes heated above 155 F. You should use the Heat Cable Kit on both your hot and cold water pipes if the pipes are exposed to the cold outside air. So, if your pipes are under the house, in an exposed crawl space, or against an exterior uninsulated wall; then it might be a good idea to use the Heat Cables on both hot and cold pipes. Remember, the water in the hot water line turns cold unless it is being used constantly.

No! The Electric Heat Cable Kits are made for copper, iron or Schedule 40 plastic water pipes only. Don't do it! No, never install the Heat Cable Kits on any type of hoses.

No, you should use each product as per the instructions. The Roof Cable Kit is made for roofs only. For pipe application, you will need a Heat Cable Kit.

No. Never ever overwrap the heat cable! Over-wrapping may cause the heating cable to overheat. Never use a cable longer than the pipe it is intended to protect. So don't do it.

Fiberglass Pipe Wrap with Plastic overwrap or Faced Fiberglass Pipe Wrap is a better choice. The Wrap does a better job completely encapsulating the heat cable to hold in the heat and better protect the pipe. So... Yes, it is recommended that the heating cable is applied on the pipe, covered with  ½  inch fiberglass insulation or any equivalent non-combustible insulation with vapor seal.

The Best Practice is to plug the Cable Kit in, before the snow begins. You can then leave the cables powered on until the snow has melted from the roof. Once the temperatures rise above freezing, you can go ahead and unplug the cables.

No, you must maintain at least 2" clearance between the bottom of the drip loop and bottom of the gutter. Roof Cable Instruction Video Roof Cable Instruction PDF  

No, you should use each product as per the instructions. The Roof Cable Kit is made for roofs only. For pipe application, you will need a Heat Cable Kit.

Sorry, but the the Frost King Roof De-Icing Cable Kit isn't made for metal roofs, only roofs with shingles.

Nope.  If you have your pipes wrapped with the heat cables, the water will flow normally.