Where to get heat tape?

[Peter Williams]

Im going with belly heat. So im guessing about 80 watts, because ima use the 17" heat tape and ima do a foot per level. You think i can use one of those cheapo depo reostats ( i think thats how you spell it) for a little while until i get me a thermostat?

Really? I think using 17" flex for even a 41qt tub is overkill. Most freedom breeder CB-70 racks only use 3" which is plenty.

[BallPython17]

I would go with the 17" flexwatt, don't know about reptile basics, but www.beanfarm.com sells 17" flex that is 20 watts per foot, great stuff.

You yourself said to get 17" flexwatt. Im just taking your advise.

[Peter Williams]

You yourself said to get 17" flexwatt. Im just taking your advise.

For BACK heat.

[BallPython17]

Oh. Ok. So then ill go with 3" flexwatt. But you think i can use a rheostat for now until i get a thermostat?

[Peter Williams]

Oh. Ok. So then ill go with 3" flexwatt. But you think i can use a rheostat for now until i get a thermostat?

That is up to you, personally, knowing just how hot flexwatt can get, I wouldn't risk it.

[clapton924]

You can find foil tape at your local Home Depot or Lowes. Its made for sealing sheet metal and metal air ducts.