what tapes can be use? probe \ heat tape

[newport]

what type of tapes can I use to tape down the probe to the heat tape. I have a roll of clear scotch tape here and im thinking about using it, would that be safe?.

[cecilbturtle]

dont use tape! use a twist tie, zip tie... drill a hole and push the probe in and secure it on the outside with tape but NO tape on the inside!!!

[Keyboard Warrior]

Tape is fine to use outside the tank....never inside....it's not a pretty sight when they get stuck to the tape...

Scotch tape in my mind, wouldn't work all that well...but thats just me...I use packing tape. It works quite well. Get heavy duty. Don't use aluminum tape, it conducts heat too well, and will give false readings. I don't like electrical tape either, because it doesn't stand well to heat.

[Alexandra V]

If you're using it to attach the probe to the heat tape, then I'm going to go ahead and assume that it's outside the enclosure...

In that case, I agree. Scotch tape won't hold very long. I personally use aluminium tape on everything heat-related - heaters, thermostat probes, anything at all and I never had any problems.

[Keyboard Warrior]

And some people who use aluminum tape, have reported never having problems....so honestly it's somewhat a matter of opinion. Just be sure its secure, and you'll be fine....you don't want the probe coming off, and causing a heat spike, killing your snake.

On a sidenote, A neat trick I learned on here, is actually plugging the thermometer into a dimmer, and adjusting it, so in case the probe becomes detached, it won't cause such a heat spike.