Got this VEVOR Pipe Heating Cable to further harden bathroom plumbing in case of loss of HVAC heating during extreme cold, that happens about once a decade and last time a brass shower valve assembly froze & split, repair costs were about 4 times the cost of this cable. Design is atypical, build quality is good, this heat tape is well made. Functionality is good, it works well, easy to install, switches on and off as expected, produces plenty of heat. Price point is good, below average. Overall, 5 stars, good heat tape.