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    Question Question about Flexwatt Heat Tape...

    If I order a 4" strip of Flexwatt from ReptileBasics for the cool side of my enclosure and I tell them to do the connections for me, then what will there be left for me to do once I get it? I just don't want to order it and then be extremely confused as to what to do when it arrives...
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    Re: Question about Flexwatt Heat Tape...

    Plug it in to a thermostat, secure the thermostat probe to the flexwatt and heat your enclosure!

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    Re: Question about Flexwatt Heat Tape...

    Quote Originally Posted by jglass38 View Post
    Plug it in to a thermostat, secure the thermostat probe to the flexwatt and heat your enclosure!
    What if i use a dimmer?
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    Re: Question about Flexwatt Heat Tape...

    Not as accurate with temps but if you monitor it, it should be ok. Dimmers don't work as well in rooms with wide swings in ambient temperature.

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    Re: Question about Flexwatt Heat Tape...

    Quote Originally Posted by jglass38 View Post
    Not as accurate with temps but if you monitor it, it should be ok. Dimmers don't work as well in rooms with wide swings in ambient temperature.
    It's basically always the same temp down here...but all i do is plug the heat tape into the dimmer and the dimmer into any outlet?
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    Re: Question about Flexwatt Heat Tape...

    When you order from reptile basics make sure to buy the plug and connector set and ask rich to connect it.

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    Re: Question about Flexwatt Heat Tape...

    Quote Originally Posted by blackcrystal22 View Post
    When you order from reptile basics make sure to buy the plug and connector set and ask rich to connect it.

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    http://reptilebasics.com/4-Flexwatt-...e-p-16248.html

    ^ is that the plug and connector set?

    and to ask Rich do i just do it in the comment box during purchase?
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    Re: Question about Flexwatt Heat Tape...

    Yes, Rich asks that you let him know what you want in the comment box. However, since you have some questions, I'd email or call Rich and let him know what your situation is so that he'll be best able to advise you


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    Re: Question about Flexwatt Heat Tape...

    Quote Originally Posted by starmom View Post
    Yes, Rich asks that you let him know what you want in the comment box. However, since you have some questions, I'd email or call Rich and let him know what your situation is so that he'll be best able to advise you
    You just click "Contact Us" at the top of the page and send the e-mail in the box and he'll e-mail me back at the e-mail address i put there?
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    Re: Question about Flexwatt Heat Tape...

    Quote Originally Posted by rmune0750 View Post
    You just click "Contact Us" at the top of the page and send the e-mail in the box and he'll e-mail me back at the e-mail address i put there?
    Yes, although whenever I've needed to I've just called him. He usually picks up the phone and has no problems answering any questions you may have.
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