can you put aluminum

[rocky88]

When you are wiring heat tape can you put aluminum tape on the corners that does not have the clamps on it. Or is it only electric? the clamp side i have that plastic cover over the clamp with aluminum tape. just curious if it is fine to do it at the other corners also. Please help.. Thank You!!!!!

[dr del]

Hi,

I would use a layer of insulating tape first over the ends and then cover that with the aluminium tape - that should prevent any shock risk.

But it still has the advantage of the heat resistance to stop it coming unstuck later.


dr del

[rocky88]

ok makes since, thank you. Oh i just got my rack all together and put in the flexwatt but am having trouble getting my temp in my tubs above 80. I knew i should have got bigger tape but the only thing i can think of is to raise the temp on the flexwatt. so what is a safe range to put your flexwatt up to before it gets dangerous to either the snake or me???? please help!!!!! thank you

[Slim]

You might get a really detailed answer over on the Caging Fourm. They discuss all aspects of caging, racks, DIY, and heat tape over there.

[rocky88]

You might get a really detailed answer over on the Caging Fourm. They discuss all aspects of caging, racks, DIY, and heat tape over there.

ok, thank you!!!!