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    Free standing tub heating question.....

    I've been looking in the forums but can't find my answer...

    What kind of (and size) under heater should I use for a tub that is 52LX20WX14H? Where should I place the thermostat probe?

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    Re: Free standing tub heating question.....

    I would recommend using Flexwatt (along with a thermostat). Size really depends on room temperature and what you are keeping in said tub.
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    Re: Free standing tub heating question.....

    Quote Originally Posted by AndrewGeibel View Post
    I would recommend using Flexwatt (along with a thermostat). Size really depends on room temperature and what you are keeping in said tub.
    I have a thermostat. I have flexwatt for my rack but what size should I use for this tub? My house fluctuates a lot. Anywhere from 68 to 75.
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    You should use flexwatt heat tape that is regulated by a thermostat (I like the Herpstats by Spyder robotics). The Probe should be attached directly to the heat tape (I use hot glue for this just don't put the glue on the probe itself)

    The Flexwatt should cover between 1/3 to 1/2 of the bottom of the tub depending on what your room temperature is. (the colder your room is the more heat tape you will need)
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    Re: Free standing tub heating question.....

    Quote Originally Posted by The Serpent Merchant View Post
    You should use flexwatt heat tape that is regulated by a thermostat (I like the Herpstats by Spyder robotics). The Probe should be attached directly to the heat tape (I use hot glue for this just don't put the glue on the probe itself)

    The Flexwatt should cover between 1/3 to 1/2 of the bottom of the tub depending on what your room temperature is. (the colder your room is the more heat tape you will need)
    I have one of the thermostats from Reptile basics. They have been great on my rack so figured that would be fine for a tub too. Where is the best place to get the flexwatt (pre wired)?
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    Re: Free standing tub heating question.....

    Either flexwatt or a UTH plugged into a thermostat. I use UTH's on all my boas in their 4x2 cages.
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