First off, I think this is the proper place for this, but if it belongs in another section, I apologize and feel free to move it there.

So I am going to build a rack out of Melamine and am fairly new to using heat tape. I am confused about how to set the heat tape, particularly flex-watt.

I am planning to build the rack 4 rows high and 2 tubs per row. I am planning on using either Sterilite 32qt tubs or the CB70s. Now, first what is the best way to use the heat tape to heat the tubs. I have seen some posts/sites saying side heat, and others showing belly heat. I am personally leaning toward using belly heat. Now if I use belly heat, I will need 4 rows of the flex-watt.

So here is where my question/confusion comes in, because I want to make sure I am doing this safely. Does each row of flex-watt need to be wired individually and have their own thermostat and plug ins or can each row of tape be wired together and use just one thermostat and then use one plug in.

Thanks, Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.