DIY HEAT CABLE | STEP 3 | CHOOSING A POWER SOURCE

So you need heat cable on your roof. Don't forget, you'll need to plug it in somewhere! We chose to install a brand new power source on this project, but we will show you a few more options that you may find on your own home.
The full steps:
Step 1: Removing your old cable • DIY HEAT CABLE | STEP ...
Step 2: Where do you need cable, and how much? • DIY HEAT CABLE | STEP ...
Step 3: Choosing a power source (YOU ARE HERE!)
Step 4: Calculate your “zig zags” • DIY HEAT CABLE | STEP ...
Step 5: Marking your clips • DIY HEAT CABLE | STEP ...
Step 6: Setting your clips • DIY HEAT CABLE | STEP ...
Step 7: Installing the cable • DIY HEAT CABLE | STEP ...

[@conorh5697]

How long can you run these cables? A lot of the manufacturers pages I see say only 250-400 feet depending on Watts/Amps etc. How do you do a whole house, if that would require close to 1000 linear feet? Do you guys just plug it in to multiple locations?

[@mf4130]

Could you please tell me if you are including the gutter line as part of the x4 measurements?

[@GV-jh9gx]

Hello. Can it be connected to a 12 gauge extension cord ? The closest power source is 50 ft away from where I need to install a het cable, thanks