Flat bottom tubs

[scubaboy]

How important is it to have a flat bottom tub when using flexwatt heat tape. I see a lot of curve bottom (cheaper) tubs in the stores. Does the temp inside decline dramatically, or could it be a plus so the snake won't be have such a larger surface area to the expose heat. Just a thought...

[Patrick Long]

I think of it as hard, or easy to clean.

just remember "flat bottom tubs, make the rockin world go round" hahah sorry had to!

[rabernet]

I agree, flat bottom is preferable for cleaning - you would be amazed how a dried urate become concrete in the grooves.

Now as to your original question, you'd probably have to have the flexwatt set a few degrees higher to compensate for the space. Just play with it before you put your snake in, until you achieve the temps you want.

[nixer]

flat bottom tubs are much easier to clean and can save quite a bit of time cleaning. some tubs are easier to heat if they are flat(belly heat). personally i prefer almost all iris brand tubs.