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soldering THG heat tape ?
Can i solder the new THG heat tape on the side with the copper strips? Reptile basics instructions shows doing so on the opposit side, what i guess would be considered on the bottom. Anybody have any insight on this?
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Re: soldering THG heat tape ?
I personally soldered mine on the copper side and it works perfectly.
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We do recommend soldering from the non-copper visible side, you get real nice separation from the bus bar from the "dark side".
Directions are here- http://thgheat.com/diy-solder-heat-tape-connections/
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Re: soldering THG heat tape ?
 Originally Posted by Robyn@SYR
I don't understand why you are saying this, you will get a better electrical connection on the copper side. The only possible benefit I could see is if the plastic lamination comes off easier on the heating element side, is that what you mean?
Last edited by The Serpent Merchant; 08-12-2013 at 06:37 PM.
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Yes, if you look at the soldering instructions, when you cut from the non-copper colored side, you still access the copper buss bar directly, but the laminate comes off cleanly.
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Re: soldering THG heat tape ?
Originally Posted by Robyn@SYR
Yes, if you look at the soldering instructions, when you cut from the non-copper colored side, you still access the copper buss bar directly, but the laminate comes off cleanly.
Ok, that makes sense.
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Ok. Thanks guys. Now what do you mean when you say "cut"? Is there a prefered way to remove the laminate and expose the copper?
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Re: soldering THG heat tape ?
Last edited by The Serpent Merchant; 08-15-2013 at 05:20 AM.
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Very nice ok thank you very much
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